MEDSURG 2 EXAM #1 Flashcards
Week 1 & 2 (36 cards)
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NO BRAIN TUMORS, BRAIN ABSCESS
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2
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- Compare the functions of neurons and glial cells.
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3
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- Explain the anatomic location and functions of the cerebrum, brainstem, cerebellum, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebrospinal fluid.
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4
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- Identify the major arteries supplying the brain.
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5
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- Describe the functions of the 12 cranial nerves.
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6
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- Compare the functions of the 2 divisions of the autonomic nervous system.
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7
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- Link the age-related changes in the neurologic system to the differences in assessment findings.
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8
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- Obtain significant subjective and objective data related to the nervous system from a patient.
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9
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- Perform a physical assessment of the nervous system using the appropriate techniques.
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10
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- Discern normal from abnormal findings of a physical assessment of the nervous system.
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11
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- Describe the purpose, significance of results, and nursing responsibilities related to diagnostic studies of the nervous system.
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12
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- Explain the mechanisms that maintain normal intracranial pressure.
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13
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- Describe the common etiologies, clinical manifestations, and inter-professional care of the patient with increased intracranial pressure.
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14
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- Describe the nursing management of the patient with increased intracranial pressure.
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15
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- Compare types of head injury by mechanism of injury and clinical manifestations.
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16
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- Describe the interprofessional and nursing management of the patient with a head injury.
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17
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- Compare the types, clinical manifestations, and interprofessional care of patients with brain tumors.
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18
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- Discuss the nursing management of the patient with a brain tumor.
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19
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- Describe the nursing management of the patient undergoing cranial surgery.
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20
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- Distinguish among the primary causes and interprofessional and nursing management of brain abscess, meningitis, and encephalitis.
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21
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- Describe the incidence of and risk factors for stroke.
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22
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- Explain mechanisms that affect cerebral blood flow.
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23
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Types of strokes
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Thrombotic
— causes: HTN, DM
Embolic
— causes: atrial fibrillation
— Tx: TPA (clot buster)
Hemorrhagic
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- Stroke to needle time is _____
- Stroke S/Sx normally last for how long?
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- 6 minutes
- 1 hour
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3. Compare and contrast the etiology and pathophysiology of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes.
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4. Correlate the clinical manifestations of stroke with the underlying pathophysiology.
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5. Identify diagnostic studies done for patients with strokes.
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6. Distinguish the interprofessional care for patients with ischemic strokes and hemorrhagic strokes.
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7. Describe the acute nursing management of a patient with a stroke.
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8. Describe the rehabilitative nursing management of a patient with a stroke.
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9. Explain the psychosocial impact of a stroke on the patient, caregiver, and family.
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10. Compare the etiology, clinical manifestations, and interprofessional and nursing management for types of primary headaches.
— What are your triggers?
— What led up to it?
— Was there a fall/other injury?
— Headache related to something else going on?
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12. (no 11) Describe the clinical manifestations, diagnostic studies, and interprofessional and nursing management of seizure disorder and restless legs syndrome.
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13. Discern the clinical manifestations and nursing and interprofessional management of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Huntington disease.
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14. Explain the potential impact of chronic neurologic disease on well-being.
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15. Outline the major goals of nursing care for the patient with a chronic, progressive neurologic disease.
