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The nervous system consists of the ? , ?, & ?
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Brain, Spinal column, Nerves
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CSF is made in the ? plexus
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Coroid
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The CNS is made up of the ? and ?
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Brain
Spinal Cord |
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Toddlers are ? heavy and have poor neck muscle development which makes them prone to ?s and with thin cranial bones this also makes them susceptible to ? fractures and for higher cervicle fractures at the ? and ? level of the spine.
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Top,
Falls, Skull fractures, C1, C2 |
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A child's cranial sutures don't fuse until approximately ? yrs old.
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2 yrs old
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Younger children have excessive mobility of the ?
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spine
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Name a few of the early S/S of ICP ?, ?, ?, ?
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(VIVS) - Vomiting, Increased irritability, Visual changes, Sunset Eyes
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What is the #1 sign for assessment that indicates Neurological dysfunction ?
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Decreased LOC
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What is Cushing's Triad ?, ?, ? Cushing's Triad is a ? sign of a neurological problem.
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Widening Pulse Pressure,
Bradycardia, Irregular Respirations(Cheyne-Stokes), Late |
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Which assessment looks at the ability to open eyes, verbal responses and motor function of the pt ?
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Glasgow Coma Scale
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With Neuro problems reflexes can be ?, ?, or ?
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increased,
decreased, absent |
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What lab needs to be tested before a LP is performed ? What is an LP testing for ?
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Platelets,
Infection of CSF |
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What test can be performed on children < 2 yrs old to view structures of the brain ?
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Ultra-sound
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If there is an abscence of reaction to stimuli the RN should ?
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report it immediately
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In Cushing's Triad's increased BP causes stimulation of the ? nerve which causes a ? response that ? BP
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Vagus nerve,
parasympathetic, decreases |
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What is the reason for tx of a neuro pt ?
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to get them back to their normal baseline
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What are some late S/S of ICP besides Cushing's Triad ?, ?, ?
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decreased LOC,
Fixed/Dilated pupils, Seizure activity |
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A seizure that is caused by damage to the cerebral cortex that causes ridgid flexion of extremities is a ? seizure
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Decordicate
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A seizure that is caused by damage to the brain stem and causes ridgid extension of extremities is a ? seizure.
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Decaribate
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Which of the following is used to monitor infant brain growth/swelling ?
1. CSF pressure, 2. Head Circumference, 3. EEG, 4. CT |
2. head circumference
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