Uncal herniation Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

TNCC final exam test 2024 open book actual questions and answers graded A+ Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival we...

family medicine EOR questions with complete solution 2023/2024treatment of varicose veins - correct answer sclerotherapy what type of breathing pattern is found in metabolic acidosis like DKA and renal failure what is it like - correct answer kussmaul breathing deep, labored and gasping what type of breathing is found in left heart breathing? what is it like? - correct answer cheyne stokes rapid and deep periods of inhalation followed by apnea when is ataxic (biots respirat...

A client presents with a headache and complaining of vision difficulties. Which cranial nerve might be defective in this client? A) VIII (Vestibulocochlear) B) VII (Facial) C) XI (Accessory) D) III (Oculomotor) Answer: D A client presents to the ED with loss of consciousness. The RN evaluates the client using the Glasgow Coma Scale. The results are as follows: Eyes open to speech Abnormal flexion of extremities Use of inappropriate words What would the RN estimate this clie...

What can be damaged by the falx cerebri in case of head trauma? - correct answer The hard falx cerebri can cut into the corpus callosum, oculomotor CN III, brainstem, PCA. What is one purpose of Pia matter in relation to the SC? - correct answer Pia can help to anchor the SC into the dura as it goes down the canal. How is one way hematoma can happen in the epidural space? - correct answer Epidural space lies above the dura matter and contains the middle meningeal artery, a branch of ...

AIS Components for ISS Scaling-Body Region 1. Head/Neck 2. Face 3. Chest 4. Abdominal/Pelvic Contents 5. Extremities/Pelvic Girdle Severe 6. External- Skin and Burns The adult skeletal system 206 bones 6 Ways to Show Appreciation for Your Child's Teacher Skull base fractures orbital roof, ethmoid, basilar process of occipital bone, petrous and squamous process of temporal bone (mastoid or petrous) Skull Vault fractures frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal bones (specifies squamou...

Acceleration Injury ANS- Moving object impacts the head, ie a baseball bat 2) Deceleration Injury ANS- when the head is moving and strikes a stationary object, ie head to windshield in mvc 3) Indirect Injury ANS- when the brain moves in the cranial vault following an acceleration/deceleration without the head physically hitting an object 4) Tangential Injury ANS- when the bullet glaces off the skull 5) Rotational Injury ANS- Causes a shearing of brain issue, occurs in things like a rollover caus...

NUR 413: Nursing Concepts for Complex Care Exam 3 Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution. Management of delirium focuses on: A. Keeping the patient medicated until transfer. B. Keeping the patient safe. C. Maintaining patency of the artificial airway. D. Maximizing conversations with healthcare providers. B. Keeping the patient safe. What is the therapeutic effect of head-of-the-bed elevation and neutral head and neck alignment on increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? A...

NUR 413: Nursing Concepts for Complex Care Exam 3 Questions and Correct Answers, With Complete Solution, 387 Questions and Answers. Actual Exam Questions Included. Updated 2024. Management of delirium focuses on: A. Keeping the patient medicated until transfer. B. Keeping the patient safe. C. Maintaining patency of the artificial airway. D. Maximizing conversations with healthcare providers. B. Keeping the patient safe. What is the therapeutic effect of head-of-the-bed elevation and neu...

CSTR STUDY GUIDE 2023 WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.

Hydrocephalus - Excess CSF in the ventricles Spina Bifida Occulta - Small gap in the vertebrae Meningocele - Gap w/ the meninges protruding Myelomeningocele - Spinal cord protrudes Cerebral Palsy - Group of disorders that affect motor movement and muscle coordination. Increasing Intracranial Pressure - Normal ICP is 10 - 15 mmHg. Increase leads to decreased perfusion and blood flow, which then leads to tissue ischemia edema (pushing brain down or "brainstem herniation") Aler...