Cerebral aneurysm - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Diagnosis for CVA: Ineffective Cerebral Tissue Perfusion (Stroke). What might this be evidenced by? What is it related to? correct answer: May be related to Interruption of blood flow: occlusive disorder, hemorrhage; cerebral vasospasm, cerebral edema Possibly evidenced by: Altered level of consciousness; memory loss Changes in motor/sensory responses; restlessness Sensory, language, intellectual, and emotional deficits Changes in vital signs Stroke Hemiplegia Aphasia (impairmen...

Final Exam: NUR2063/ NUR 2063 (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Essentials of Pathophysiology Exam Review |Modules 9-10 | Complete Guide with Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Rasmussen QUESTION what is the pathogenesis/etiology of a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? Answer: 1. temporary cerebral ischemia resulting in neurological deficites 2. cerebral artery occlusion, narrowing or injury 3. risk factors: smoking, DM, migraines, advancing age, poor nutrition ,hypercholesterolemia, oral...

RHIT Domain 4c Exam Questions with Complete Solutions A patient is admitted with catatonic schizophrenia. 1. F14.29 2. F20.9 3. F20.2 4. F14.221 - Answer-3. F20.2 A patient is admitted with a pressure ulcer of the left buttock stage 2. 1. L03.317 2. L98.411 3. L89.152 4. L89.322 - Answer-4. L89.322 A patient is admitted for observation for a head injury. The patient was struck while playing football. The patient also suffered a minor laceration to the forehead. Head injury was...

Posterior Cerebral Artery (PCA) - Arises from basilar. Supplies Occipital Lobe , Midbrain, Thalamus, Pineal Gland, Choroid Plexus, and Corpus Callosum Symptoms of PCA Stroke - -Contralateral Visual Field Homonymous hemianopia -Visual Agnosia (unable to interpret/recognize visual information) - Weber's Syndrome (3rd nerve palsy + contralateral hemiplegia) -Parinaud's Syndrome (Impaired upwards gaze, convergence-retraction nystagmus, primary conjugate downward gaze) Anterior Inferior Ce...

New Patient - ANSWER-No previous records, longer visit, detailed chart established patient - ANSWER-Previous records available from last 3 years, shorter visit, concise chart Diagnostic visit - ANSWER-New problem, chief complaint: new symptom, goal is to determine the cause of the problem and appropriate treatment health management - ANSWER-check up, CC: routine physical or management of chronic problems, goal is preventative care and/or assessing progress of ongoing medical problems ...

Cerebral aneurysm presentation CORRECT ANSWER severe, sudden headache Meningitis & Encephalitis etiology CORRECT ANSWER -Meningitis: bacteria usually reach the CNS via the bloodstream or extension from cranial structures like sinuses or ears --Most common bacteria are streptococcus pneumoniae; bacteria invade leptomeninges; accumulation of inflammatory exudate can result in obstructive hydrocephalus Meningitis & Encephalitis CM CORRECT ANSWER headache, fever, stiff neck (meningismus), and...

Hemorrhagic stroke txmt -we want brain to recover and minimize risk of RE BLEEDING -meds: FFP for clotting, Vit K for clotting, antiseizure meds, IV insulin for hyperglycemia (stress), analgesics, SCDs, anti hypertensives -can clip vessel, same as aneurysm Admission & care for stroke pts (hem or isch) -in the field, an initial NIHSS should be performed -within 45 minutes, should get a CT, which can rule in or out for tPA. once on the floor > ANOTHER NIHSS -diagnostics include: CT, M...

Strokesalso known as cerebrovascular accidents or brain attacks, involve a disruption in the cerebral blood flow secondary to ischemia, hemorrhage, brain attack, or embolism Hemorrhagic strokeoccur secondary to a ruptured artery or aneurysm Prognosis of hemorrhagic stroke.... is poor due to the amount of ischemia and increased ICP caused by the expanding collection of blood Ischemic strokesreversed with fibrinolytic therapy using alteplase, also known as tissue plasminogen activator (tP...

Posterior Cerebral Artery (PCA) - Answer-Arises from basilar. Supplies Occipital Lobe , Midbrain, Thalamus, Pineal Gland, Choroid Plexus, and Corpus Callosum Symptoms of PCA Stroke - Answer--Contralateral Visual Field Homonymous hemianopia -Visual Agnosia (unable to interpret/recognize visual information) - Weber's Syndrome (3rd nerve palsy + contralateral hemiplegia) -Parinaud's Syndrome (Impaired upwards gaze, convergence-retraction nystagmus, primary conjugate downward gaze) Anterior...

SCRN EXAM REVIEW EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED Posterior Cerebral Artery (PCA) - answerArises from basilar. Supplies Occipital Lobe , Midbrain, Thalamus, Pineal Gland, Choroid Plexus, and Corpus Callosum Symptoms of PCA Stroke - answer-Contralateral Visual Field Homonymous hemianopia -Visual Agnosia (unable to interpret/recognize visual information) - Weber's Syndrome (3rd nerve palsy + contralateral hemiplegia) -Parinaud's Syndrome (Impaired upwards gaze, convergence-retrac...