NSG 3280 EXAM 3 EXAM WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS
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primary injury
initial damage to the brain that results from
the traumatic event
not reversible
secondary injury
an insult to the brain subsequent to the
original traumatic event
,progressive with delayed cell death
The more time that the injury effects the
brain
the more tissue that is affected/gone (Time
is tissue)
The three types of mechanisms of brain
injury
ischemia, hypoxia, increased ICP
The three compartments of the cranium
include:
Brain tissue, CSF, and blood
,The normal range of ICP is
0-15mm Hg
If one of the compartments in the cranium
increases, what happen to the other two
parts?
they decrease
If all three of the compartments of the
cranium while one of the compartments is
increased, what can happen?
Possible brain herniation
What could happen if there is a sudden
decrease in CSF fluid?
Brain herniation
, If the patient has increased ICP, should you
do a lumbar puncture?
Hell no
delirious
in an acutely disturbed state of mind
resulting from illness or intoxication and
characterized by restlessness, illusions,
and incoherence of thought and speech.
Obtunded
Less than full alertness (altered level of
consciousness), typically as a result of a
medical condition or trauma.
AND COMPLETE 100%CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
VERIFIED AND WELL EXPLAINED RATIONALES
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VERSION 2024 WITH GUARANTEED SUCCESS
primary injury
initial damage to the brain that results from
the traumatic event
not reversible
secondary injury
an insult to the brain subsequent to the
original traumatic event
,progressive with delayed cell death
The more time that the injury effects the
brain
the more tissue that is affected/gone (Time
is tissue)
The three types of mechanisms of brain
injury
ischemia, hypoxia, increased ICP
The three compartments of the cranium
include:
Brain tissue, CSF, and blood
,The normal range of ICP is
0-15mm Hg
If one of the compartments in the cranium
increases, what happen to the other two
parts?
they decrease
If all three of the compartments of the
cranium while one of the compartments is
increased, what can happen?
Possible brain herniation
What could happen if there is a sudden
decrease in CSF fluid?
Brain herniation
, If the patient has increased ICP, should you
do a lumbar puncture?
Hell no
delirious
in an acutely disturbed state of mind
resulting from illness or intoxication and
characterized by restlessness, illusions,
and incoherence of thought and speech.
Obtunded
Less than full alertness (altered level of
consciousness), typically as a result of a
medical condition or trauma.
