Flashcards in killin this test Deck (62)
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integrating and processing visual info
occipital lobe
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language, processing auditory info, memory, learning
temporal lobe
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sensations, recognizing objects, spatial judgement, time
parietal lobe
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social skills, problem solving, planning/reasoning
frontal lobe
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balance and coordination
cerebellum
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what does the brain stem do
regulates breathing, body temp, heart activity
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what are modifiable risk factors
Anything you can change.
weight loss, dietary, exercise... which then can control bp and blood glucose
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nonmodifiable
anything you CANNOT change you are born with.
age, activity level, sedentary lifestyle, ethnicity, male female
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ethnic group more at risk for HTN and diabetes
african americans
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know your
cranial nerves!!
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LOC most sensitive indicator
neuro status
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brief response with peripheral stimulation
obtunded; pen to nail bed
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complete awareness
conscious
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opens eyes to verbal and peripheral stimulation but falls asleep when stimulation ceases
lethargic
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difficult to stimulate; requires peripheral or central stimulation
stuporous; sternocleidomastoid pinch FIRST, STERNAL RUB
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glasgow coma scale what is the best number and when do you intubate
15 best
less than 8= intubate
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dilated pupils
cn 3 is compressed; PERRLA
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pinpoint pupils
pons damaged or drugs
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corneal reflex
used for patients that are unresponsive
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cough and gag reflex
tongue blade to back of throat=gag
illicit gag reflex
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babinski
positive- toes flare outward (BAD)
negative- toes curl (GOOD)
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romberg test
identifies sensory ataxia, balance and coordination issues, or abnormal proprioception
damage to the cerebellum if not good
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vestibulo-ocular reflex
doll eyes
positive is good- eyes stay with you without head movement
negative is bad- eyes move and stay with movement of head
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decorticate
to the core
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decerebrate
arms are straight with wrists extended
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flaccid
no muscle tone or movement
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mannitol
osmostic diuretic that pulls fluid off of the brain, reduces ICP
NI: strict i and o, monitor fluids and electrolytes, monitor serum os
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hypertonic saline
3%
decreases cerebral edema
given to central venous cath
s/e: HYPERnatremia adn thirst
monitor sodium, kidney, neuro changes, urinary output
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how to find out cerebral perfusion pressure
MAP - ICP = CPP
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