Question 1

The extrusion of cerebral tissue through the cranium is what type of herniation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Transcalvarial 
B)  Uncal 
C)  Cingulate 
D)  Transtentorial 
A)  Transcalvarial 
B)  Uncal 
C)  Cingulate 
D)  Transtentorial

Question 2

A patient presents with aphasia, decreased level of consciousness, and right-sided weakness.The patient has a history of heart disease, hyperlipidemia, and transient ischemic attacks.Based on the history, the nurse suspects that the patient has sustained which type of stroke?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hemorrhagic stroke 
B)  Intracerebral hemorrhages 
C)  Subarachnoid hemorrhages 
D)  Ischemic stroke 
A)  Hemorrhagic stroke 
B)  Intracerebral hemorrhages 
C)  Subarachnoid hemorrhages 
D)  Ischemic stroke

Question 3

A 76-year-old right-handed patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with an intracerebral hemorrhage.A CT of her head reveals a large left parietal area bleed.Based on the type of stroke she experienced, which of the following signs and symptoms might she exhibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Right-sided hemiplegia and receptive aphasia 
B)  Left-sided hemiplegia and tactile agnosia 
C)  Decorticate posturing and unequal pupils 
D)  Unilateral neglect and dressing apraxia 
A)  Right-sided hemiplegia and receptive aphasia 
B)  Left-sided hemiplegia and tactile agnosia 
C)  Decorticate posturing and unequal pupils 
D)  Unilateral neglect and dressing apraxia

Question 4

One of the earliest and most important signs of increased ICP is

Accepted Answer

A)  Cushing triad. 
B)  decerebrate posturing (abnormal extension). 
C)  a decrease in the level of consciousness. 
D)  an increase in pupillary size. 
A)  Cushing triad. 
B)  decerebrate posturing (abnormal extension). 
C)  a decrease in the level of consciousness. 
D)  an increase in pupillary size.

The extrusion of cerebral tissue through the cranium is what type of herniation?

A patient presents with aphasia, decreased level of consciousness, and right-sided weakness.The patient has a history of heart disease, hyperlipidemia, and transient ischemic attacks.Based on the history, the nurse suspects that the patient has sustained which type of stroke?

A 76-year-old right-handed patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with an intracerebral hemorrhage.A CT of her head reveals a large left parietal area bleed.Based on the type of stroke she experienced, which of the following signs and symptoms might she exhibit?

One of the earliest and most important signs of increased ICP is

Caring for the Critically Ill Patient

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Patient and Family Education

Psychosocial and Spiritual Alterations and Management

Sleep Alterations

Nutritional Alterations

Gerontological Alterations

Pain and Pain Management

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End of Life Care

Cardiovascular Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Cardiovascular Disorders

Cardiovascular Therapeutic Management

Pulmonary Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Pulmonary Disorders

Pulmonary Therapeutic Management

Neurologic Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Kidney Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Kidney Disorders and Therapeutic Management

Gastrointestinal Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Gastrointestinal Disorders and Therapeutic Management

Endocrine Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Endocrine Disorders and Therapeutic Management

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Exam 18: Neurologic Disorders and Therapeutic Management

The extrusion of cerebral tissue through the cranium is what type of herniation?

A patient presents with aphasia, decreased level of consciousness, and right-sided weakness.The patient has a history of heart disease, hyperlipidemia, and transient ischemic attacks.Based on the history, the nurse suspects that the patient has sustained which type of stroke?

A 76-year-old right-handed patient has been admitted to the critical care unit with an intracerebral hemorrhage.A CT of her head reveals a large left parietal area bleed.Based on the type of stroke she experienced, which of the following signs and symptoms might she exhibit?

One of the earliest and most important signs of increased ICP is

Caring for the Critically Ill Patient

Ethical and Legal Issues

Patient and Family Education

Psychosocial and Spiritual Alterations and Management

Sleep Alterations

Nutritional Alterations

Gerontological Alterations

Pain and Pain Management

Sedation, Agitation and Delirium Management

End of Life Care

Cardiovascular Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Cardiovascular Disorders

Cardiovascular Therapeutic Management

Pulmonary Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Pulmonary Disorders

Pulmonary Therapeutic Management

Neurologic Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Kidney Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Kidney Disorders and Therapeutic Management

Gastrointestinal Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Gastrointestinal Disorders and Therapeutic Management

Endocrine Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Endocrine Disorders and Therapeutic Management

Trauma

Shock, Sepsis, and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome

Hematologic Disorders and Oncologic Emergencies

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