Exam 8: Neurological Problems

Which of the following are initial priorities when providing quality care for a patient with brain injury?

Cytotoxic edema results from increased intracellular water from damage to the:

Which type of edema results from cerebrospinal fluid shifting from high pressures in the ventricles to lower pressures in the brain interstitium as the result of hydrocephalus?

For diagnosing the cause of increased intracranial pressure, which test is considered the best choice because results can be obtained quickly?

What is the greatest risk for stroke?

Which of the following is not a criterion for making a diagnosis of brain death?

The leading cause of illness-related disability is:

Organ donation should be considered as an option in all patients who progress to brain death or who undergo withdrawal of care because:

The acronym CPP, within the context of neurological disorders, stands for:

When considering neurological disorders, the cellular processes that result in tissue damage and death are highly sensitive to:

Which of the following is not a differential diagnosis for stroke?

What is the definition of syndrome?

Which of the following is not a part of Cushing's triad?

When treating increased intracranial pressure (ICP), the management goal is to achieve a normal ICP range whereas maintaining cerebral perfusion pressure (CCP) at greater than:

The concept that an increase in the volume of one of the skull's contents must be offset by a decrease in another skull content or the intracranial pressure will increase is known as which doctrine?

In a healthy adult, normal intracranial pressure is within what range?

The process of vascular constriction and dilation of the vessels in the brain to maintain a constant cerebral blood flow, regardless of cerebral perfusion pressure, is known as:

What is the most reliable diagnostic examination for brain death?