RNRS 396 - MED-SURG ATI STUDY GUIDE.
RNRS 396 - MED-SURG ATI STUDY GUIDE/RNRS 396 - MED-SURG ATI STUDY GUIDE. NERVOUS SYSTEM:Cerebral Angiogram: Allows for visualization of cerebral blood vessels. A catheter is placed into an artery (usually in the groin) and threaded up the blood vessels in the brain, dye is injected, x-ray are taken. Pre-procedure: NPO 4-6 hrs prior. Assess for allergy to iodine or shellfish . Assess kidney function (BUN, creatinine) to determine if kidneys can excrete the dye. Post-procedure: Check insertion site for bleeding, check extremity distal to puncture site (pulses, capillary, refill, temperature, color)EEG: Analyzes electrical activity in the brain. It is used to identify seizure activity, sleep disorders, behavioral changes. 1 hrs.
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