Neuro
Goal of intracranial monitoring
What is keep ICP less than 25
Uncompensated respiratory acidosis
The rhythm is idioventricular rhythm, rate 30, what is your priority?
What is transcutenous pacemaker
Signs of adrenal crisis
What is hypotension, mild acidosis and confusion
What do you do if a patient is on spinal precautions
What is keep the head neutral, turn the patient as a unit, keep cervical collar on if needed
Medication given for cerebral aneurysm
What is nimodipine
What is fenestrated trachostomy
Chest pain, tear pain between shoulder blades
What is dissecting aortic aneurysm
Seizures and hypothermia
A unrestrained driver hit the steering wheel during a MVC. What injuries could this person have?
What is Right ventricular injury and a bundle branch block
Patient has hypertensive crisis complains of "the worst headache of my life".What condition could this patient have?
What is subarachnoid hemorrhage
Treatment for ARDS
What is mechanical ventilation, FiO2 100%, and +15 of PEEP
Complication of cardiac catheterization with stent placement
What is pneumothorax
Does DKA or HHS cause more mortality?
What is HHS?
Rationale behind feeding trauma patients "trickle feeds" as soon as possibe
What is bacterial translocation
Treatment for Guillian Barrre
What is IVIG and plasma exchange
What are characteristics of asthma
What is bronchial spasm and swelling
Sound that a murmur makes while auscultating
What is a blowing sound?
Patient admitted to ICU with the following values: BP 105/60, HR 134, urine output 1,000 mL/hr
What is diabetes insipidus
Frequent assessments are necessary to
Signs and symptoms of a patient with a right sided stroke
What is Left sided hemiparesis or -plegia, pupillary changes on right side
Physiological benefit of PEEP?
What is promote exchange of oxygen
What is refractive hypoxemia
Treatment for DKA
What is regular insulin IV
What is falls?