Stroke
Essential time frame that TPA can be given
What is the last known well?
This position is utilized while obtaining a lumbar puncture
What is the lateral position
Your patient has a tumor on his cerebellum. What is the primary goal of care
What is preventing falls?
A test that is used to detect seizure activity.
What is an EEG?
A type of stroke that can be seen in a CT scan
What is hemorrhagic?
The system measures pressures to determine whether blood flow to the brain is adequate.”
What is a ventriculostomy?
A nurse anticipates which surgical procedure for a patient with an epidural bleed.
What is a craniotomy
The medication to administer in an acute seizure situation
What is Ativan?
A medication that breaks down a clot
What is TPA?
A patient with a head injury is giving IV Mannitol. This parameter of a head injury will show improvement with this medication.
ICP
A nurse should never, ever do this with a patient with a basilar skull fracture.
What is insert a NGT?
Your client smells maple syrup before a seizure.
What is an aura?
Lower blood pressure and decrease coagulation time
What is treatment for a hemmorhagic stroke?
You are planning interventions for an immobile patient to prevent cerebral edema.
What is keep the HOB elevated at 30 degrees
The HCP uses this exam to determine brain death?
What is caloric testing?
a common medication that is a long term seizure prophylaxis?
What is Keppra?