Causes of hydrocephalus - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Medical Surgical Midterm Exam 1 - Questions and Answers, Complete Solutions Which of the following is/are the cause(s) of hydrocephalus? A) Chronic vasodilation (communicating hydrocephalus) B) Impaired absorption (communicating hydrocephalus) C) Obstruction of the flow of CSF (non-communication hydrocephalus) D) Both B and C TRUE OR FALSE: Babies with hydrocephalus will present differently than toddlers and school-aged children with hydrocephalus True How will a child present with hydrocephal...

Classification of spina bifida Most common NTD Can be located at any point along the spinal column 75% occur in the lumbar or lumbosacral area Usually encased in fine membrane May also be covered by dura, meninges, or skin Likely to have neurological impairment below the lesion; may have neurogenic bladder and/or bowel. Often occurs with Chiari II malformation (cerebellum pushes through foramen magnum) and hydrocephalus (enlarged ventricles, cerebrospinal fluid does not drain) Complicat...

Uncal herniation occurs when a cerebellar tonsil shifts through the foramen magnum. the cingulate gyrus shifts under the falx cerebri. the diencephalon shifts from the middle fossa straight downward through the tentorial notch into the posterior fossa. the hippocampal gyrus shifts from the middle fossa through the tentorial notch into the posterior fossa. Uncal herniation (hippocampal herniation, lateral mass herniation) occurs when the uncus or hippocampal gyrus (or both) shifts from t...

What is the second biggest internal organ? Ans: The brain (3 lbs) How much did Einstein's brain weigh? Ans: 2.5 lbs What is focal ischemia? Ans: Local Ischemia How does too much aerobic metabolism damage the cell? Ans: Too much calcium in cells, too much lactic acid Vasogenic Ans: too much fluid outside of the cell Cytotoxic Ans: too much fluid inside the cell What causes a vasogenic edema? Ans: Blood brain barrier does not work (most common infection is meningitis) What causes cy...

NUR 425 Exam 4 Questions and Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Already Passed A febrile seizure is more likely if the temperature of the child is what? Over 38.8 C or 101.8 F A midline defect due to failure of the spine to close Spina bifida A persistent asthma attack, a medical emergency Status asthmaticus A subdural hematoma involves what vessels? Venous Abrupt, jerky movements of limbs and facial muscles Athetoid An epidural hematoma involves what vessels? Arterial An imbalance ...

4 causes of IICP ANSWER : -too much CSF produced -too little CSF removed -blockage of CSF flow -bleed IICP measurement and dx testing ANSWER : >20 mmHg Increased head circumference IICP causes what to happen with the brain and occipital foramen? ANSWER : It will end up pushing the brain through the foramen 4 early signs of IICP in infants ANSWER : -high pitched cry -change in LOC -sunset eyes -vomiting 4 late signs of IICP in infants ANSWER : -bulging fontanelles -increa...

ATI MATERNAL NEWBORN PROCTORED EXAM REVIEW (2022/2023) A nurse is caring for a client who is at 32 wks gestation and is experiencing preterm labor. What meds should the nurse plan to administer? a. misoprostol b. betamethasone c. poractant alfa d. methylergonovine Correct Answer: b. betamethasone A nurse at a prenatal clinic is caring for a client who suspects she may be pregnant and asks the nurse how the provider will confirm her pregnancy. The nurse should inform the client that what...

While inspecting a newborn’s head, the nurse identifies a swelling of the scalp that does not cross the suture line. Which finding should the nurse document? Cephalohematoma A cephalohematoma (B) should be documented because it is a collection of blood beneath the periosteum of the cranial bone causing scalp swelling that does not cross the suture line. Molding (A) is overlapping of cranial bones that occurs as the fetal head accommodates for the descent through the vaginal vault. Caput succ...

UWISE QUESTION BANK EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ what are the signs of pulmonary embolus? Correct Answer: -tachycardia, tachypnea, hypoxia, chest pains, signs of DVT what are the signs of mitral stenosis? Correct Answer: -diastolic murmur and signs of heart failure which respiratory volumes are increased in pregnancy? Correct Answer: -inspiratory capacity, tidal volume and minute ventilation which respiratory volumes are decrease in pregnancy? Co...

MRI CAMRT: Pathology Exam Questions and Answers Abscess (brain): definition and imaging appearance on T1, T2, CE, and DWI - Answer- Collection of pus. Mass effect and extensive surrounding edema. T1: hypointense to grey matter T2: hyperintense to grey matter with surrounding edema. CE MRI: ring-like enhancement DWI shows an abscess having a high DWI signal with corresponding low signal on the ADC map. Avascular Necrosis (AVN) - Answer-T1: necrotic area is hypointense T2: hyperintense b...