NUR 2115 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

PERRLA


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Pupils Equal Round Reactive to Light and Accommodating




Severe DAI S/S

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-Global cerebral edema
-Immediate coma
-Posturing




SIADH S/S


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Hypertension
Hyponatremia
High urine specific gravity
S/S of fluid overload




Anterior cord syndrome causes


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Include injury to anterior spinal artery, disc herniation, hyperflexion injuries
with dislocation or fractures.




Aterial-venous malformation


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Tangle of arteries/veins in the brain

,Pre-op care for intracranial surgery


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-Baseline neuro exam (5 components)
-Prepare surgical site
-Insert invasive lines
-Pre-op meds
-Patient/family teaching




ABCDE


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Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Disability (neuro)
Exposure/Environment




Epidural hematoma S/S


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, Classic sign - momentary loss of consciousness at time of injury followed
by lucid period.
-"Talk and die syndrome" - rapid LOC decline
-Severe localized headache
-Hallmark sign - ipsilateral pupil changes
-Contralateral body paralysis




Barbiturate therapy


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Used to control HTN in TBI when all other measures fail




Left stroke deficits


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-Short term memory loss
-Decreased attention span
-Impaired concentration




Uniform Anatomical Gift Act


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