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1. Select the main structures below that play a role with altering intracranial pressure: A. Brain B. Neurons C. Cerebrospinal Fluid D. Blood E. Periosteum F. Dura mater - The answers are A, C, and D. Inside the skull are three structures that can alter intracranial pressure. They are the brain, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and blood. 2. The Monro-Kellie hypothesis explains the compensatory relationship among the structures in the skull that play a role with intracranial pressure. Which o...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere. Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect? A. Difficulty reading Rationale: The left hemisphere is the center for language, mathematic skills and thinking analytically. A client who is unable to read following a stroke would have involvement of the left hemisphere. B. Inability to recognize his family members Rationale: The right hemisphere is involved with visual and spati...

Intracranial hemorrhage Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is a common clinical sign of an intracranial hemorrhage? A common clinical sign is a sudden severe headache, which may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, or altered consciousness. How should a nurse assess a patient suspected of having an intracranial hemorrhage? Assessment should include monitoring for changes in neurological status, checking vital signs, and performing a detailed neurological examination to identify any...

BSN 366 Week 6 Acute Intracranial Problems Questions With Complete Solutions

H&I 3 final- Intracranial regulation part 1 & TBI

EDAPT: Intracranial Regulation (Questions/Solutions)

Hondros 176 Exam 1 Intracranial Regulation and Cognition Questions and Answers 100% Pass Skull - Correct Answer ️️ -cranial vault- composed of multiple bones that act as a rigid protective covering for the brain. Within the skull are three compartments: brain (80%), blood (10%), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (10%). Normal intracranial pressure in adult: less than or equal to 15mmHg. 20mmHg sustained is intracranial hypertension. Blood-Brain barrier - Correct Answer ️️ -Unique capi...

Nursing 251 ; Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Questions With Complete Solutions

Nursing 1250 - Exam 3 - Intracranial Regulation (NS Disorders Questions with complete solutions

Nursing 1250 - Exam 3 - Intracranial Regulation (NS Disorders Questions with complete solutions