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When should you call for a rapid response? -CORRECT ANSWER When a patient has
showed signs of deterioration but still has a pulse and is breathing
What should the nurse do during the rapid response before the team arrives? -
CORRECT ANSWER Stay with the patient and assess vitals and ABC's. Call a code
blue if the patient stops breathing or looses a pulse.
When should you call a code blue? -CORRECT ANSWER When the patient is not
breathing and does not have a pulse
When should you call for help? -CORRECT ANSWER If you need assistance but the
patient is stable. For example, patient is on the floor and you need another set of hands.
Can migraines be genetic? -CORRECT ANSWER Yes
What are clusters caused by? -CORRECT ANSWER An overactive and enlarged
hypothalamus
Are migraines more common in males or females? -CORRECT ANSWER Females
Are clusters more common in males or females? -CORRECT ANSWER Males
Describe the symptoms of a migraine. -CORRECT ANSWER -Unilateral
- Throbbing pain
-Worse with movement
-Photophobia
-N&V
- Can last from 4-72 hours
Describe the symptoms of a cluster headache. -CORRECT ANSWER - Unilateral
- Nonthrobbing, excruciating
- Felt deep around eye
- Rhinorrhea
-Occurs at same time of day and on routine basis
-Facial edema
- Occurs usually in spring and fall
, Where should you place a patient who is experiencing a migraine? -CORRECT
ANSWER A dark, quiet room, and laying flat
What are some triggers for migraines -CORRECT ANSWER Caffeine
Red wine
Stress
MSG
Tyramine
What are some triggers for clusters -CORRECT ANSWER Usually lifestyle related
-Stress, anger, anxiety
Can be different for each patient
What does an abortive treatment mean? -CORRECT ANSWER Stop it before it starts
(usually stop at aura)
What is the problem with Triptan medications? -CORRECT ANSWER They can cause
ischemia in the heart which can cause a heart attack
What are some medications that can be prescribed for patients who receive migraines
almost daily? -CORRECT ANSWER Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Antiepileptics
When on Triptans you should _______ -CORRECT ANSWER Report chest pain and
use birth control to prevent birth defects
What are common side effects of Triptans? -CORRECT ANSWER numbness, tingling,
flushing, hot sensation
What is a Percutaneous stereoatctic rhizotomy (PSR)? -CORRECT ANSWER A
surgical way to get rid of chronic cluster headaches. It is a major brain surgery and is
considered a last resort.
What cranial nerve does the PSR surgery deal with? -CORRECT ANSWER Cranial
nerve #5
Tonic Clonic seizure -CORRECT ANSWER Muscles + Jerking. Used to be called a
Grand Mal Seizure.
Who normally experiences an absent seizure? -CORRECT ANSWER Children
What is a Myoclonic seuzure? -CORRECT ANSWER Bilateral or unilateral extremities
What does posturing tell us about a seizure? -CORRECT ANSWER What part of the
brain is being affected
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When should you call for a rapid response? -CORRECT ANSWER When a patient has
showed signs of deterioration but still has a pulse and is breathing
What should the nurse do during the rapid response before the team arrives? -
CORRECT ANSWER Stay with the patient and assess vitals and ABC's. Call a code
blue if the patient stops breathing or looses a pulse.
When should you call a code blue? -CORRECT ANSWER When the patient is not
breathing and does not have a pulse
When should you call for help? -CORRECT ANSWER If you need assistance but the
patient is stable. For example, patient is on the floor and you need another set of hands.
Can migraines be genetic? -CORRECT ANSWER Yes
What are clusters caused by? -CORRECT ANSWER An overactive and enlarged
hypothalamus
Are migraines more common in males or females? -CORRECT ANSWER Females
Are clusters more common in males or females? -CORRECT ANSWER Males
Describe the symptoms of a migraine. -CORRECT ANSWER -Unilateral
- Throbbing pain
-Worse with movement
-Photophobia
-N&V
- Can last from 4-72 hours
Describe the symptoms of a cluster headache. -CORRECT ANSWER - Unilateral
- Nonthrobbing, excruciating
- Felt deep around eye
- Rhinorrhea
-Occurs at same time of day and on routine basis
-Facial edema
- Occurs usually in spring and fall
, Where should you place a patient who is experiencing a migraine? -CORRECT
ANSWER A dark, quiet room, and laying flat
What are some triggers for migraines -CORRECT ANSWER Caffeine
Red wine
Stress
MSG
Tyramine
What are some triggers for clusters -CORRECT ANSWER Usually lifestyle related
-Stress, anger, anxiety
Can be different for each patient
What does an abortive treatment mean? -CORRECT ANSWER Stop it before it starts
(usually stop at aura)
What is the problem with Triptan medications? -CORRECT ANSWER They can cause
ischemia in the heart which can cause a heart attack
What are some medications that can be prescribed for patients who receive migraines
almost daily? -CORRECT ANSWER Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Antiepileptics
When on Triptans you should _______ -CORRECT ANSWER Report chest pain and
use birth control to prevent birth defects
What are common side effects of Triptans? -CORRECT ANSWER numbness, tingling,
flushing, hot sensation
What is a Percutaneous stereoatctic rhizotomy (PSR)? -CORRECT ANSWER A
surgical way to get rid of chronic cluster headaches. It is a major brain surgery and is
considered a last resort.
What cranial nerve does the PSR surgery deal with? -CORRECT ANSWER Cranial
nerve #5
Tonic Clonic seizure -CORRECT ANSWER Muscles + Jerking. Used to be called a
Grand Mal Seizure.
Who normally experiences an absent seizure? -CORRECT ANSWER Children
What is a Myoclonic seuzure? -CORRECT ANSWER Bilateral or unilateral extremities
What does posturing tell us about a seizure? -CORRECT ANSWER What part of the
brain is being affected
