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Which of the following is an early indication of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Which of the following is an early indication of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
- Severe headache
- Projectile vomiting
- Papilledema
- All of the above (correct)
What is the first indication of increased ICP?
What is the first indication of increased ICP?
- Decreased level of consciousness (correct)
- Projectile vomiting
- Papilledema
- Severe headache
What causes projectile vomiting in cases of increased ICP?
What causes projectile vomiting in cases of increased ICP?
- Cerebral ischemia
- Food intake
- Pressure stimulating the emetic center in the medulla (correct)
- Swelling of the optic disc
What is papilledema?
What is papilledema?
What is the purpose of the Cushing reflex?
What is the purpose of the Cushing reflex?
What happens to the pulse pressure in people with increased ICP?
What happens to the pulse pressure in people with increased ICP?
What abnormal respiratory pattern may develop in cases of increased ICP?
What abnormal respiratory pattern may develop in cases of increased ICP?
Which cranial nerve is affected by increased ICP, leading to changes in pupil size and response?
Which cranial nerve is affected by increased ICP, leading to changes in pupil size and response?
What diagnostic procedure can be used to check pressure and analyze the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for altered components?
What diagnostic procedure can be used to check pressure and analyze the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for altered components?
What does the Glasgow coma scale assess?
What does the Glasgow coma scale assess?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of increased intracranial pressure?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of increased intracranial pressure?
What happens when there is an increase in fluid or mass in the brain?
What happens when there is an increase in fluid or mass in the brain?
How can changes in intracranial pressure be monitored indirectly?
How can changes in intracranial pressure be monitored indirectly?
What happens to the function of neurons when intracranial pressure increases?
What happens to the function of neurons when intracranial pressure increases?
What is the result of increased intracranial pressure in the brain?
What is the result of increased intracranial pressure in the brain?
What can cause increased intracranial pressure?
What can cause increased intracranial pressure?
How is increased intracranial pressure dispersed throughout the CNS?
How is increased intracranial pressure dispersed throughout the CNS?
What happens to brain tissue when intracranial pressure increases?
What happens to brain tissue when intracranial pressure increases?
What are the early signs of increased intracranial pressure?
What are the early signs of increased intracranial pressure?
What are some common neurologic problems associated with increased intracranial pressure?
What are some common neurologic problems associated with increased intracranial pressure?
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