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Adult Health 2 Exam 3 _ Study Guide &N4010
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Adult Health 2 Exam 3 _ Study Guide & Review.pdf
N4010 Adult Health 2 Exam 3 | Study
Guide & Review
N4010 Adult Health 2 Exam 3 _ Study Guide &N4010
Review.pdf
Adult Health 2 Exam 3 _ Study Guide &N4010
Review.pdf
Adult Health 2 Exam 3 _ Study Guide & Review.pdf
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What is the normal range for intracranial pressure (ICP)?
The normal ICP range for a healthy adult is 0-10 mmHg.
>20 needs intervention and monitoring
What is the range for mild elevation in intracranial pressure (ICP)?
16-20 mmHg → needs monitoring
What is the range for moderate elevation in intracranial pressure (ICP)?
21-40 mmHg → may require interventions
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What is the range for severe elevation in intracranial pressure (ICP)?
>40 mmHg → medical emergency; risk for brain herniation
What are some factors that affect intracranial pressure (ICP)?
body position (supine increases ICP), coughing, straining, sneezing, suctioning, and pain
What are some interventions for increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Elevate head of bed 30°, avoid neck flexion, maintain airway, control pain and anxiety, and
administer osmotic diuretics (e.g., mannitol) if ordered.
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What are the early signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
-Change in level of consciousness (LOC): Confusion, restlessness, lethargy
-Headache: Often persistent and worsening
-Nausea and vomiting: Usually not preceded by nausea
-Visual disturbances: Blurred vision, diplopia
-Pupillary changes: Slight sluggishness or unequal pupils
-Vital sign changes: May be subtle (slightly elevated BP)
-Behavioral changes: Irritability, agitation
What are the late signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
-Cushing’s triad: Classic late sign
Hypertension with widened pulse pressure Bradycardia (slow, bounding pulse) Irregular
respirations (Cheyne-Stokes, ataxic breathing)
-Severe alteration in LOC: Stupor, coma
-Pupillary changes: Fixed and dilated pupils, non-reactive to light
-Motor changes: Posturing (decerebrate or decorticate)
-Seizures
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