hemisphere 3.0 Level 6 Exam
Questions & Answers3
What clinical syndrome occurring after cerebral hemorrhage may be managed by induction of
hypertension? - ANSWERS-delayed cerebral ischemia
What condition might occur after an acute neurological injury and result in patient experiencing
rapid-onset dyspnea? - ANSWERS-Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema
What is an indication for external ventricular drain insertion? - ANSWERS-Acute symptomatic
hydrocephalus
What is considered a main benefit of endovascular coiling? - ANSWERS-less invasive, lower risk
What is an important consideration addressed in an external ventricular drain care bundle? -
ANSWERS-Administration of antibiotic dose before insertion
What is the target for intracranial pressure with hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWERS-less than 20
Which hemorrhagic stroke procedure allows for intracranial pressure monitoring? - ANSWERS-
Ventricular drain insertion
What assessment must be completed and documented as part of the initial evaluation of
hemorrhagic stroke patients? - ANSWERS-baseline Severity Score
When intracranial pressure is elevated and your patient experiences neurological decline, what
intervention may be necessary to preserve cerebral blood flow? - ANSWERS-osmotic therapy
Questions & Answers3
What clinical syndrome occurring after cerebral hemorrhage may be managed by induction of
hypertension? - ANSWERS-delayed cerebral ischemia
What condition might occur after an acute neurological injury and result in patient experiencing
rapid-onset dyspnea? - ANSWERS-Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema
What is an indication for external ventricular drain insertion? - ANSWERS-Acute symptomatic
hydrocephalus
What is considered a main benefit of endovascular coiling? - ANSWERS-less invasive, lower risk
What is an important consideration addressed in an external ventricular drain care bundle? -
ANSWERS-Administration of antibiotic dose before insertion
What is the target for intracranial pressure with hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWERS-less than 20
Which hemorrhagic stroke procedure allows for intracranial pressure monitoring? - ANSWERS-
Ventricular drain insertion
What assessment must be completed and documented as part of the initial evaluation of
hemorrhagic stroke patients? - ANSWERS-baseline Severity Score
When intracranial pressure is elevated and your patient experiences neurological decline, what
intervention may be necessary to preserve cerebral blood flow? - ANSWERS-osmotic therapy