Spinal Needle Procedure Quiz
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What is the purpose of the stylet in the spinal needle apparatus?

  • To measure circulatory pressure
  • To provide access for obtaining samples and pressure readings (correct)
  • To minimize discomfort during insertion
  • To assess the visual blood for cerebral hemorrhage
  • What does a mamometer attached to the stylet help in assessing?

  • Intracranial pressure (ICP) (correct)
  • Risk of cerebral herniation
  • Circulatory pressure
  • Cerebral hemorrhage
  • What does an increased pressure reading during the initial assessment indicate?

  • CSF should not be withdrawn (correct)
  • Normal range of intracranial pressure
  • Extremely low risk of cerebral herniation
  • CSF can be withdrawn without risk
  • Why should the patient remain in a side-lying or flat position for 4-8 hours after the procedure?

    <p>To prevent headache due to increased pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a visual blood +++ in the samples indicate?

    <p>Presence of cerebral hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range of pressure readings using the mamometer?

    <p>$90 – 100 mm H2O for adults$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of blood plasma?

    <p>Proteins, regulatory substances, electrolytes, nutrients, enzymes, waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tests can be performed on blood plasma?

    <p>Proteins, hormonal levels, electrolytes, nutrients, enzymes, waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substances are included in the category of 'nutrients' in blood plasma?

    <p>Glucose, electrolytes, lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substances are tested as 'cardiac markers' in blood plasma?

    <p>CPK, LDH, SGOT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What substances are found in blood plasma?

    <p>Proteins, regulatory substances, electrolytes, nutrients, enzymes, waste products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substances are tested as 'cardiac markers' in blood plasma?

    <p>CPK, LDH liver, SGOT, SGPT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of substances are considered as 'nutrients' in blood plasma?

    <p>Blood sugar, triglycerides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a waste product tested in blood plasma?

    <p>SGOT</p> Signup and view all the answers

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