Brain tumors Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

221 Mod 2.1 - ICP, Meningitis, Brain Tumors & Surgery

A common clinical finding of a primary brain tumor is... a) astigmatism b) exophthalmus c) papilledema Answer-C is the correct answer. A patient with early symptoms of a primary brain tumor is likely to report... a) night sweats b) awaking with a headache c) increased sensitivity to cold Answer-B is the correct answer. All of the following changes may indicate increased ICP except... (Select All that apply) a) increased heart rate or blood pressure b) decreased strength and lowered le...

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Seizure - An abnormal, sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical discharge of neurons within the brain that may result in a change in level of consciousness. Epilepsy - Two or more seizures experienced by a person; chronic disorder Myoclonic Seizure - Sudden brief contractions. Frequently occur when awaking or when falling asleep. May be symmetric or asymmetric. Atonic Seizure - A sudden loss in muscle tone that is caused by temporary alterations in brain function. The seizures are bri...

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ATI Medical Surgical Nursing, Cancer Development, Correctly Answered Questions, All Correct Test bank Questions and Answers with Explanations (latest Update), 100% Correct-1. The nurse includes which information about benign tumors when presenting an in-service on cancer? a. They can wander far throughout the body. b. They are smaller than 2 cm. c. They retain a small nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio. d. They look different from the tissue they arose from. ANS: C Benign tumors are made up of n...

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