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What effect does pressure on the frontal lobes or deep midline structures have on respiratory patterns?
What effect does pressure on the frontal lobes or deep midline structures have on respiratory patterns?
- It causes hyperventilation.
- It leads to Cheyne-Stokes respirations. (correct)
- It results in irregular breathing that may eventually cease.
- It induces apnea.
Why is coughing discouraged in patients with poor oxygenation?
Why is coughing discouraged in patients with poor oxygenation?
- It helps clear secretions from the lungs.
- It prevents the development of Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
- It improves venous drainage of the brain.
- It can lead to an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). (correct)
How does pressure in the midbrain affect respiration?
How does pressure in the midbrain affect respiration?
- It results in irregular breathing that may eventually cease.
- It leads to Cheyne-Stokes respirations.
- It induces apnea.
- It causes hyperventilation. (correct)
How is PaCO2 usually maintained in patients undergoing hyperventilation therapy?
How is PaCO2 usually maintained in patients undergoing hyperventilation therapy?
What is a controversial therapy in traumatic brain injury used to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP)?
What is a controversial therapy in traumatic brain injury used to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP)?
What effect does hyperventilation therapy have on cerebral blood volume?
What effect does hyperventilation therapy have on cerebral blood volume?
Why are the lung fields auscultated every 8 hours in patients?
Why are the lung fields auscultated every 8 hours in patients?
How does elevating the head of the bed help in patients with brain injury?
How does elevating the head of the bed help in patients with brain injury?
What happens when the lower portion of the brainstem is involved in a patient's condition?
What happens when the lower portion of the brainstem is involved in a patient's condition?
What type of monitoring is beneficial for patients on hyperventilation therapy?
What type of monitoring is beneficial for patients on hyperventilation therapy?
