NUR 138 Nursing Study Guide: Neuro Assessment, Glasgow Coma Scale, NIHSS
Stroke Scale, Intracranial Pressure Management, Seizure Types (Tonic-Clonic,
Myoclonic, Absence, Febrile), Anti-Seizure Medications (Phenytoin,
Phenobarbital, Gabapentin), PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Panic, Phobias,
EMDR, CBT, Personality Disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial, Schizoid,
Schizotypal, Histrionic, Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive), Eating
Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-Eating), Diabetes Management,
Hypoglycemia, DKA, HHS, Respiratory Assessment, Ventilation-Perfusion,
Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer, Fracture Care, Cast & Traction Management,
Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances (Hyper/Hypokalemia, Hyponatremia,
Hypernatremia), Nursing Interventions, Patient Safety, NCLEX & HESI Exam Prep
– Complete Clinical Skills Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete
A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Decorticate Posturing
-flexor
-arms like "c"
Decerebrate Posturing
-extensor
-arms like "e"
,Glasgow Coma Scale Scoring
-max 15 points
-min 3 points
-<8 considered coma
Glasgow Coma Scale Measures
-eye opening response
-best verbal response
-best motor response
NIHSS Stroke Scale
-LOC
-vision
-facial paralysis
-motor abilities
-ataxia
-sensation
-language
-attention
CT Scan
-imaging test used to determine type of stroke
-hemorrhage visible immediately
, -infarction visible in 6-8 hrs
Nursing Care for IICP
-elevate HOB
-limit visitors
-decrease stimuli
-keep neck neutral
-avoid overhydration
-maintain normal body temp
-continuous monitoring
-avoid straining activities
Febrile Seizures
-usually in children
-result from rapid temp rise above 39C (102.2F)
Absence Seizures
-staring spells
-usually <15 seconds
Meds: Absence Seizures
-ethosuximide (Zarontin)
Stroke Scale, Intracranial Pressure Management, Seizure Types (Tonic-Clonic,
Myoclonic, Absence, Febrile), Anti-Seizure Medications (Phenytoin,
Phenobarbital, Gabapentin), PTSD, OCD, Anxiety Disorders, Panic, Phobias,
EMDR, CBT, Personality Disorders (Borderline, Narcissistic, Antisocial, Schizoid,
Schizotypal, Histrionic, Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive), Eating
Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-Eating), Diabetes Management,
Hypoglycemia, DKA, HHS, Respiratory Assessment, Ventilation-Perfusion,
Pulmonary Embolism, Lung Cancer, Fracture Care, Cast & Traction Management,
Fluid & Electrolyte Imbalances (Hyper/Hypokalemia, Hyponatremia,
Hypernatremia), Nursing Interventions, Patient Safety, NCLEX & HESI Exam Prep
– Complete Clinical Skills Exam Questions Verified and Provided with Complete
A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026
Decorticate Posturing
-flexor
-arms like "c"
Decerebrate Posturing
-extensor
-arms like "e"
,Glasgow Coma Scale Scoring
-max 15 points
-min 3 points
-<8 considered coma
Glasgow Coma Scale Measures
-eye opening response
-best verbal response
-best motor response
NIHSS Stroke Scale
-LOC
-vision
-facial paralysis
-motor abilities
-ataxia
-sensation
-language
-attention
CT Scan
-imaging test used to determine type of stroke
-hemorrhage visible immediately
, -infarction visible in 6-8 hrs
Nursing Care for IICP
-elevate HOB
-limit visitors
-decrease stimuli
-keep neck neutral
-avoid overhydration
-maintain normal body temp
-continuous monitoring
-avoid straining activities
Febrile Seizures
-usually in children
-result from rapid temp rise above 39C (102.2F)
Absence Seizures
-staring spells
-usually <15 seconds
Meds: Absence Seizures
-ethosuximide (Zarontin)
