Study guide

determine the presence of ataxia
demonstrates decorticate posturing,
client is having repeated tonic-clonic seizures and has lasted for more than 10 minutes.
characterized by abnormal cell firing in the brain.
clients without a cough reflex will require
An acceleration injury.
explain to the family how the MKH works.
has a dilated pupil on the same side as a hematoma over the
impairment of cranial nerve 2
functioning of cranial nerves III, IV, and VI.
supine and the head is flexed to the chest
walk heel-to-toe, on toes, and then on heels,
Sumatriptan (Imitrex).
Zolmitriptan (Zomig).
Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal).
status epilepticus, the drug
chronic subdural hematoma
psychosocial need for a client with a seizure
An acceleration-deceleration injury.
A deceleration injury.
statement about intracranial pressure
brain death occurs when there is no
Following a craniotomy, the nurse should
developing increased intracranial pressure
Decreasing level of consciousness.
grand mal seizure. The nurse's first priority
pain in a Migraine Headache
Mannitol to control increased intracranial pressure,
Battles' Signs
Reticular activating system
client experiencing post-concussion syndrome
glioblastoma?
medications used to treat increased ICP
Subdural hematoma
Epidural hematoma
Mark is displaying which level of consciousness
these statements about bacterial meningitis is
are under the control of which of these regions of the brain?
determine the presence of ataxia
assessing a patient's neuro status
developing increased intracranial pressure
assessing cognitive function, the nurse
client is having repeated tonic-clonic seizures and has lasted for more than 10 minutes.
characterized by abnormal cell firing in the brain.
clients without a cough reflex will require
caring for a head-injured client with cerebral edema and increased intracranial pressure
get flu-like symptoms ; fever, chills, abdominal and back pain.
now in the ER with a fever, malaise, N/V, stiff neck and altered LOC

The above are parts of either questions or answers that will be found on the test. (mostly questions)
There will be about 70 questions, maybe as high as 80.