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What pathophysiologic process is mainly associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage?
What pathophysiologic process is mainly associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage?
- Thrombosis
- Vasoconstriction
- Ruptured aneurysm (correct)
- Atherosclerosis
Why do brain aneurysms usually go undetected?
Why do brain aneurysms usually go undetected?
- They are always asymptomatic
- They become detectable through routine check-ups
- They only cause minor headaches
- They are usually asymptomatic until they rupture or grow larger (correct)
What is the hallmark symptom of a ruptured brain aneurysm?
What is the hallmark symptom of a ruptured brain aneurysm?
- Memory loss
- Severe headache (thunderclap) (correct)
- Loss of coordination
- Visual disturbances
Which sign involves knee extension being painful and automatic knee flexion when the head is raised while lying flat?
Which sign involves knee extension being painful and automatic knee flexion when the head is raised while lying flat?
In general terms, what is the difference between migraine, tension, and cluster headaches?
In general terms, what is the difference between migraine, tension, and cluster headaches?
What is the term used to describe a decrease in respiratory rate?
What is the term used to describe a decrease in respiratory rate?
What is the main underlying blood gas abnormality that causes Kussmaul respirations?
What is the main underlying blood gas abnormality that causes Kussmaul respirations?
Which of the following lung diseases is characterized by difficulty exhaling all the air from the lungs?
Which of the following lung diseases is characterized by difficulty exhaling all the air from the lungs?
What is the term for an absence of breathing?
What is the term for an absence of breathing?
What is the main impact of Cheyne-Stokes respirations on the central nervous system?
What is the main impact of Cheyne-Stokes respirations on the central nervous system?
What is the term used to describe the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity?
What is the term used to describe the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity?
Which pathogen is most commonly responsible for bacterial pneumonia?
Which pathogen is most commonly responsible for bacterial pneumonia?
What differentiates community-acquired pneumonia from hospital-acquired pneumonia?
What differentiates community-acquired pneumonia from hospital-acquired pneumonia?
What are some common risk factors for the development of pneumonia?
What are some common risk factors for the development of pneumonia?
Which virus is most commonly associated with causing the common cold?
Which virus is most commonly associated with causing the common cold?
What is a characteristic symptom of pneumonia that differentiates it from acute bronchitis?
What is a characteristic symptom of pneumonia that differentiates it from acute bronchitis?
What type of headache is most common and is typically due to stress and lack of sleep?
What type of headache is most common and is typically due to stress and lack of sleep?
Which type of headache is characterized by severe sharp pain localized in the orbit (eye) along with symptoms like tearing and nasal discharge?
Which type of headache is characterized by severe sharp pain localized in the orbit (eye) along with symptoms like tearing and nasal discharge?
What common symptom is associated with both migraines and cluster headaches?
What common symptom is associated with both migraines and cluster headaches?
Which infectious organism is commonly responsible for causing bacterial meningitis?
Which infectious organism is commonly responsible for causing bacterial meningitis?
What are the main clinical manifestations that may indicate meningitis and alert the examiner to suspect the condition?
What are the main clinical manifestations that may indicate meningitis and alert the examiner to suspect the condition?
What are some common routes through which pathogens can cause meningitis?
What are some common routes through which pathogens can cause meningitis?
What is the effect of beta-adrenergic receptor blockade in the airways?
What is the effect of beta-adrenergic receptor blockade in the airways?
What is the action of histamine on bronchial tissue?
What is the action of histamine on bronchial tissue?
What is atelectasis?
What is atelectasis?
What are some physiologic responses to the activation of muscarinic receptors in other organ systems?
What are some physiologic responses to the activation of muscarinic receptors in other organ systems?
Explain the pathophysiology of tuberculosis.
Explain the pathophysiology of tuberculosis.
What are some nursing interventions that can be performed to prevent atelectasis and potentially its progression to pneumonia?
What are some nursing interventions that can be performed to prevent atelectasis and potentially its progression to pneumonia?
