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?

Early ambulation Signup and view all the answers

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

Hypoxemia Signup and view all the answers

Why is early ambulation important in stroke patients?

To prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the major compensatory mechanism for reducing intracranial pressure?

Reducing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Signup and view all the answers

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

Cytotoxic (Cellular) Edema Signup and view all the answers

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

Intracellular space Signup and view all the answers

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

Hydrocephalus Signup and view all the answers

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

Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) Signup and view all the answers

Which is a risk factor for developing interstitial edema?

Head injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of autoregulation in the brain?

Change the diameter of blood vessels to maintain cerebral blood flow Signup and view all the answers

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

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating cerebral perfusion pressure?

CPP = MAP - ICP Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of vasogenic edema?

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

What is a common cause of interstitial edema?

Ischemic stroke Signup and view all the answers

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

Increases volume Signup and view all the answers