Cbn Iv - Exam 3 Study Guide Questions With Correct Answers

This study source was downloaded by 100000878249000 from CourseHero.com on 12-27-2023 03:20:18 GMT -06:00https://www.coursehero.com/file/221791194/CBN-IV-EXAM-3-Study-Guide-Questions-With-Correct-Answersdocx/ CBN IV - EXAM 3 Study Guide Questions With Correct Answers.What is Glascow coma scale for? Answer- It measures severity of a coma on a scale of 3-15 (3 is most severe)Based on Glascow coma scale when do we intubate? Answer- score of 8Clinical manifestations of the halo sign Answer- CSF is leaking from ears or nose and when dripped onto a sterile cotton gauze will have a halo signEarly signs of ICP increase Answer- disorientationchange in LOCpupil dysfunctiondecreased motor functionconstant headacheVentriculostomy catheter leveling landmarks for accurate measurements Answer- tragus of the ear corresponds with the foramen of monroPharmacologic therapy for Neuro ICU patients with increased ICP on a vent Answer- corticosteroids - to decrease swellingosmotic diuretic - mannitol [pulls fluid out of vascular space in brain]antipyreticsanti-seizuresnarcotics - pain management is key because it increases ICPbarbiturates and benzos - phenobarbital [decrease cerebral metabolism]Describe decerebrate positioning Answer- extending upper extremities outwardmost ominousDescribe decorticate positioning Answer- flexing upper extremities inwardICP normal range Answer- 0-15ICP abnormal Answer- 15+Ways body compensates for an increase in ICP Answer- change breathing pattern to change size of BVshift CSF from ventricles and cerebral