Cellular and Interstitial Edema in Brain Pathology
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What precaution should be taken during surgery to avoid complications in patients with aneurysms?

  • Avoid deep breaths
  • Induce rectal stimulation
  • Avoid coughing and sneezing (correct)
  • Perform valsalva whenever necessary

    • Which nursing intervention is crucial in preventing aspiration in stroke patients?

  • Maintaining a patent airway (correct)
  • Administering hypertonic saline
  • Encouraging coughing after meals
  • Increasing fluid intake

    • What is a key consideration for managing hyperthermia in stroke patients?

  • Administering warm fluids
  • Keeping the patient hypothermic (correct)
  • Increasing room temperature
  • Monitoring blood glucose levels

    • Which intervention is recommended for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in stroke patients?

    <p>Early ambulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of death among stroke patients related to respiratory issues?

    <p>Hypoxemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is early ambulation important in stroke patients?

    <p>To prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major compensatory mechanism for reducing intracranial pressure?

    <p>Reducing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of edema occurs due to failure of ATP-dependent ion transport?

    <p>Cytotoxic (Cellular) Edema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main location for Osmotic Diuretics like Mannitol to act in reducing edema?

    <p>Intracellular space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by periventricular extravasation and occurs in the white matter?

    <p>Hydrocephalus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor leads to the cessation of blood flow in the brain when it equals intracranial pressure?

    <p>Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a risk factor for developing interstitial edema?

    <p>Head injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of autoregulation in the brain?

    <p>Change the diameter of blood vessels to maintain cerebral blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cytotoxic edema, what happens to the water content of brain tissue?

    <p>It increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating cerebral perfusion pressure?

    <p>CPP = MAP - ICP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of vasogenic edema?

    <p>Results from increased blood-brain barrier permeability to plasma components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of interstitial edema?

    <p>Ischemic stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does increased water content in brain tissue affect its volume in pathologic states?

    <p>Increases volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

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