Neuro TBI

Term for abnormal flexion posturing

• Decorticate

• Decerebrate

Term for abnormal extension posturing

Which abnormal posturing is worse and why?

Which part of the brain controls breathing?

• Medulla

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Thalamus

When caring for a client who has just undergone a lumbar puncture. Which of the following nursing actions takes the highest priority?

• Keep the client NPO for 4 hours

• Have the client lie flat for 6-8 hours

• Monitor the client's pedal pulses every 4 hours

• Encourage the client to deep breath & cough

Which of the following BP changes alerts the nurse to increasing ICP and requires immediate intervention?

• Gradual increase

• Rapid drop followed by gradual increase

• Widening pulse pressure

• Rapid flucuations

What type of diuretic is Mannitol?

Match the following terms with their explanation

• Imbalanced, staggering gait

• Hemiplegia

• Double vision

• Ataxia

• Difficulty swallowing

• Aphasia

• Inability to speak or understand speech

• Dysphagia

• Paralyzed on one side of body

• Diplopia

Early signs and symptoms of increased ICP

Which of the following does NOT increase ICP?

• Repositioning in bed

• Seizures

• Decreased neuronal oxygen consumption

• Increased environmental light and sound