30 Questions
What percentage of strokes are ischemic?
87%
What is the ischemic penumbra?
An area of damaged tissue surrounding a stroke site
What is a possible complication of restoring blood flow to the ischemic penumbra?
Hemorrhagic transformation
What is the target of therapies for ischemic stroke?
To reopen vessels and reestablish blood flow
What is one cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage?
A ruptured aneurysm
What is the injectable medication used for treating ischemic stroke?
TNK
What is the ideal value for Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP)?
Greater than 60
What should nurses do if there is a lot of blood in the ventricles and the drain becomes clotted?
Call the physician immediately
What is important to remember when assisting a surgeon in putting in a ventriculostomy?
Only the assist team and surgeon should be in the room
What is an indication of a problem with the ICP waveform?
If it looks like a sawtooth
What is a complication of CSF drainage via the ventriculostomy?
Infection
What happens if too much CSF is removed in a patient?
It can cause a subdural hematoma
What is the primary function of the posterior pituitary?
To stimulate the anterior pituitary to secrete hormones
What is the term for the hypersecretion of growth hormones?
Hyperpituitarism
What is the result of hyposecretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland?
Hypopituitarism
What is the term for the underproduction of growth hormones leading to short stature?
Dwarfism or short stature syndrome
What is the typical treatment for hypopituitarism?
Restoring hormone levels of human growth hormone
What is the term for the large hands, feet, and cheek bones due to hypersecretion of growth hormones?
Acromegaly
What is the primary purpose of wearing helmets?
To reduce the risk of injury from falling
What is a common underlying cause of seizures?
Lesions on the brain
What is a characteristic symptom of bacterial meningitis?
Nuchal rigidity
What is the purpose of a lumbar puncture in meningitis diagnosis?
To determine the type of meningitis
What is the therapeutic range for Dilantin?
10-20
Which of the following medication is used to treat seizures?
Keppra
What percentage of herniated disks occur in the lower lumbar L4/5 and S1, especially in nurses?
90%
What is the primary purpose of wearing a back brace for herniated disks?
To provide support and reduce further injury
Which of the following medications is used to treat cerebral edema?
Dexamethasone (Decadron)
What is a complication of spinal cord injury?
Pressure ulcers
Which medication is used to treat myasthenia gravis (MG)?
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
What is a potential surgical option for herniated disks?
All of the above
Learn about spinal cord injuries and complications such as pressure ulcers, contractures, weight loss, and depression. Understand the risks nurses face due to improper body mechanics and how to prevent back strains and herniated disks.
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