TESTS
This test is done by running a finger or object up the foot.
What is Babinski?
During this test, eclectrodes are placed on the scalp after applying a conductive gel.
What is an EEG (Electroencephalogram)/
Activities that can icrease ICP.
What are coughing, sneezing, valsava manuever, suctioning, shivering, loud noise?
Following a spinal tap or lumbar puncture these instructions are given regarding intake.
What is Drink plenty of Fluids ti flush out the contrast dye AND PROTECT YOUR KIDNEYS?
This diagnosis was made after a client had recurring seizures with no apparent cause.
What is Epilepsy?
The earliest sign for IICP.
What is a change in the level of consciousness?
This is done by a nurse to check for widening pulse pressure.
What is blood pressure assessment?
S.D was found in a sleep-like state, irregular breathing, no cough or gag reflex, incontinent and is listed as...
What is in a coma or comatose?
A client with IICP is told he will be placed in this position.
What is HOB up 30 degrees?
A warning that is psychic, olefactory, or tactile but let's the client know a seizure will occur.
What is an aura?
Test where client stands with eyes closed and feet together to check for swaying.
What is the Romberg Test?
Most important question to ask client before an angiogram or other test with contrast dye.
Are you allergic to shellfish or iodine?
Due to elevations in temperature a client with IICP may receive this intervention,
What is a cooling blanket, and or tylenol?
A client and his family is told he will be given valium IV if this occurs.
What is Status Epilepticus. repeated seizures while not regaining consciouness in between?
This seizure has a sudden cessation of motor functions and a blank stare.
What is absence seizure?
This sign is seen in MS clients after exertion or exposure to heat.
What is Uhthoff's sign- worsening vision and neurological functions?
The client is placed in this position following a lumbar puncture.
What is flat for 30min to several hours? (To prevent HA).
J.D. is on neuro checks and can only be aroused after vigorous stimulation, this is documented as.
What is stupor, or stuporous?
Client is told this is for seizure precautions.
What is padding the siderails?
This is the time period following a seizure.
What is postictal? (must ensure patent airway and privacy).
During this test, a contrast dye is injected into the spinal column to show detailed xray or CTscan images.
What is a myelogram?
For this test, a client is told to remove all metal objects.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
Mr. Smith condition after he hit his head and now is restless, agitated and irritable and at times combative and hallucinates.
What is Delirious or experiencing delerium?
This condition occurs when the body's T cells attack the myelin sheaths around axons causing scarring and interference with transmission of nerve signals.
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Neurological conditions generally with onset at 20-40 years of age and one with onset after 60years of age.
What are MS and Parkinson's ?