HEMISPHERE 3.0 LEVEL 6 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
\Q\.What clinical syndrome occurring after cerebral hemorrhage may
be managed by induction of hypertension? - ANSWERS✔-delayed
cerebral ischemia
\Q\.What condition might occur after an acute neurological injury and
result in patient experiencing rapid-onset dyspnea? - ANSWERS✔-
Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema
\Q\.What is an indication for external ventricular drain insertion? -
ANSWERS✔-Acute symptomatic hydrocephalus
\Q\.What is considered a main benefit of endovascular coiling? -
ANSWERS✔-less invasive, lower risk
\Q\.What is an important consideration addressed in an external
ventricular drain care bundle? - ANSWERS✔-Administration of antibiotic
dose before insertion
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\Q\.What is the target for intracranial pressure with hemorrhagic
stroke? - ANSWERS✔-less than 20
\Q\.Which hemorrhagic stroke procedure allows for intracranial
pressure monitoring? - ANSWERS✔-Ventricular drain insertion
\Q\.What assessment must be completed and documented as part of
the initial evaluation of hemorrhagic stroke patients? - ANSWERS✔-
baseline Severity Score
\Q\.When intracranial pressure is elevated and your patient experiences
neurological decline, what intervention may be necessary to preserve
cerebral blood flow? - ANSWERS✔-osmotic therapy
\Q\.For hemorrhagic stroke patients, what measure may be required to
reduce hematoma expansion? - ANSWERS✔-anticoagulant reversal
\Q\.What technique is used along with a neuro exam to diagnose
cerebral vasospasm? - ANSWERS✔-trans cranial Doppler Ultrasound
\Q\.Which assessment requires close observation to mitigate
complication of brain herniation with hemorrhagic stroke? -
ANSWERS✔-continuos ICP monitering