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(NEW)WITH REVISED AND FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2026
Intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) -ANSWER-A catheter inserted into the ventricles
of the brain to monitor intracranial pressure (ICP).
ICP monitoring -ANSWER-The measurement and monitoring of the pressure inside the skull.
Aphasia -ANSWER-A language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.
Hypertension -ANSWER-High blood pressure, a condition in which the force of blood against
the artery walls is too high.
EEG -ANSWER-Electroencephalogram, a test that measures and records the electrical activity
of the brain.
Traumatic head injury -ANSWER-An injury to the head that results from a traumatic event,
such as a fall or a car accident.
Abnormal electrical activity -ANSWER-Irregular or unusual electrical signals in the brain.
Lumbar puncture -ANSWER-A procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower back to
collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing or to inject medication.
Throbbing headache -ANSWER-A severe headache that pulsates or throbs with pain.
Bladder irrigation -ANSWER-A procedure in which the bladder is flushed with a sterile
solution to remove blood clots or debris.
, Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) -ANSWER-A surgical procedure to remove
excess prostate tissue that is blocking urine flow.
Viscous urinary output with clots -ANSWER-Urinary output that is thick and sticky, with the
presence of blood clots.
ECG -ANSWER-Electrocardiogram, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Hypocalcemia -ANSWER-A condition in which the level of calcium in the blood is too low.
Brain tumor -ANSWER-An abnormal growth of cells in the brain.
CT scan -ANSWER-Computed tomography scan, a diagnostic imaging test that uses X-rays
and computer technology to create detailed images of the body.
Contrast media -ANSWER-A substance that is used to enhance the visibility of internal
structures or fluids in medical imaging.
Acute kidney injury -ANSWER-A sudden loss of kidney function, often caused by a decrease
in blood flow to the kidneys or damage to the kidneys themselves.
Prerenal azotemia -ANSWER-A condition in which there is a decrease in blood flow to the
kidneys, leading to an increase in nitrogenous waste products in the blood.
CAD -ANSWER-Coronary artery disease, a condition in which the arteries that supply blood
to the heart become narrowed or blocked.
Angina pectoris -ANSWER-Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle does
not receive enough blood and oxygen.
(NEW)WITH REVISED AND FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS 2026
Intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) -ANSWER-A catheter inserted into the ventricles
of the brain to monitor intracranial pressure (ICP).
ICP monitoring -ANSWER-The measurement and monitoring of the pressure inside the skull.
Aphasia -ANSWER-A language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.
Hypertension -ANSWER-High blood pressure, a condition in which the force of blood against
the artery walls is too high.
EEG -ANSWER-Electroencephalogram, a test that measures and records the electrical activity
of the brain.
Traumatic head injury -ANSWER-An injury to the head that results from a traumatic event,
such as a fall or a car accident.
Abnormal electrical activity -ANSWER-Irregular or unusual electrical signals in the brain.
Lumbar puncture -ANSWER-A procedure in which a needle is inserted into the lower back to
collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing or to inject medication.
Throbbing headache -ANSWER-A severe headache that pulsates or throbs with pain.
Bladder irrigation -ANSWER-A procedure in which the bladder is flushed with a sterile
solution to remove blood clots or debris.
, Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) -ANSWER-A surgical procedure to remove
excess prostate tissue that is blocking urine flow.
Viscous urinary output with clots -ANSWER-Urinary output that is thick and sticky, with the
presence of blood clots.
ECG -ANSWER-Electrocardiogram, a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Hypocalcemia -ANSWER-A condition in which the level of calcium in the blood is too low.
Brain tumor -ANSWER-An abnormal growth of cells in the brain.
CT scan -ANSWER-Computed tomography scan, a diagnostic imaging test that uses X-rays
and computer technology to create detailed images of the body.
Contrast media -ANSWER-A substance that is used to enhance the visibility of internal
structures or fluids in medical imaging.
Acute kidney injury -ANSWER-A sudden loss of kidney function, often caused by a decrease
in blood flow to the kidneys or damage to the kidneys themselves.
Prerenal azotemia -ANSWER-A condition in which there is a decrease in blood flow to the
kidneys, leading to an increase in nitrogenous waste products in the blood.
CAD -ANSWER-Coronary artery disease, a condition in which the arteries that supply blood
to the heart become narrowed or blocked.
Angina pectoris -ANSWER-Chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle does
not receive enough blood and oxygen.
