NEURO PEDIA

Drug that reduces intracranial pressure and crosses the blood-brain barrier.

Mannitol

Seizure characterized by stiffening followed by jerking movements.

Tonic-clonic seizure

Infection of the cerebral meninges.

Meningitis

Score for spontaneous eye opening in GCS.

4

Seizure with impaired awareness and automatisms.

Complex partial seizure

Condition where vertebral arches fail to close.

Spina bifida

Sign where hips flex when neck is flexed.

Brudzinski sign

Type of seizure affecting one part of the brain.

Focal seizure

Complication involving brain displacement.

Herniation

Diagnostic test that measures brain electrical activity.

EEG

Seizure with brief loss of awareness and staring.

Absence seizure

Cause of seizures due to lack of oxygen at birth.

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy

Nursing priority during seizure.

Protect patient from injury

Type of spina bifida with no sac and no deficits.

Spina bifida occulta

Hormonal imbalance causing fluid retention in meningitis.

SIADH

Common bacteria in newborn meningitis.

Group B Streptococcus

Imaging used to visualize brain structures.

CT scan / MRI

Sudden loss of muscle tone causing falls.

Atonic seizure

Sac containing meninges and CSF only.

Meningocele

Highest motor response in GCS.

Obeys commands (6)

Type of seizure affecting both brain hemispheres.

Generalized seizure

Condition with sac-like protrusion of spinal contents.

Myelomeningocele

Sign of increased ICP with optic disc swelling.

Papilledema

Drug used for Group B streptococcus.

Ampicillin

Seizure starting in one muscle group and spreading.

Jacksonian seizure

Increased protein in CSF indicates

Infection or inflammation

Nursing diagnosis related to airway obstruction risk.

Risk for aspiration

Type of seizure where consciousness is retained.

Simple partial seizure

Corticosteroid used in meningitis.

Dexamethasone

Seizure with sudden muscle jerks.

Myoclonic seizure

Position to reduce ICP.

Head elevated 30 degrees

Diagnostic test involving CSF extraction.

Lumbar puncture

Type of spina bifida involving spinal cord and nerves.

Myelomeningocele

Complication: temporary cessation of breathing.

Apnea

Decreased glucose in CSF indicates

Bacterial infection

Score for no verbal response.

1

Neurological assessment tool for consciousness.

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

Antibiotic route injected into CSF.

Intrathecal

Seizure affecting face with drooling.

Focal seizure with automatisms

Cause of seizures due to fever.

Febrile seizure

Score for obeying commands in GCS.

6

Brain swelling due to meningitis.

Cerebral edema

Seizure disorder due to abnormal electrical activity.

Epilepsy

Nursing intervention to prevent injury.

Padding side rails

Sac covered by thin membrane prone to rupture.

Meningocele

Neck stiffness sign in meningitis.

Nuchal rigidity

Evaluation of neurologic function.

Neurological assessment

Drug class used to control seizures.

Anticonvulsants

Condition common in children under 2 years.

Febrile seizure

Monitoring urine output helps assess

Hydration / kidney function

Seizure with loss of consciousness.

Generalized tonic-clonic seizure

Brain condition causing bulging fontanel.

Hydrocephalus

Seizure type with confusion and repetitive movements.

Complex partial seizure

Preventive measure for meningitis.

Vaccination

Pain when extending knee in meningitis.

Kernig sign

Complication: increased pressure in skull.

Increased intracranial pressure

Drug used to reduce inflammation.

Dexamethasone

Type of seizure: sudden collapse.

Atonic seizure

Maintain neck in __________ position to reduce ICP

Neutral alignment

Type of partial seizure with awareness intact.

Simple partial seizure

Score for eye opening to speech.

3

Surgical treatment for spina bifida.

Repair / closure surgery

Cause of seizures due to toxins.

Toxic encephalopathy

Repetitive movements like lip-smacking.

Automatisms

Monitoring GCS helps assess

Level of consciousness

Condition with meninges protrusion only.

Meningocele

Loss of consciousness after seizure is called

Postictal state

Avoid __________ when positioning patient

Neck flexion / Trendelenburg

Drug used prophylactically for contacts.

Rifampin

Seizure affecting entire brain.

Generalized seizure

Type of seizure with drooling and speech difficulty.

Focal seizure with automatisms

Infection causing fever leading to seizures.

Febrile illness

Score for confused verbal response.

4

Multidisciplinary care approach refers to

Team-based care involving multiple professionals

Seizure due to head trauma.

Post-traumatic seizure

Protecting child during seizure prevents

Injury / trauma

Sign: back arching and hyperextended neck.

Opisthotonos

Increased WBC in CSF indicates

Infection / inflammation

Place patient in __________ position

Semi-Fowler’s

Type of spina bifida with sac protrusion.

Myelomeningocele

Medication to control seizures.

Antiepileptics (e.g.

Measure head circumference to monitor

Hydrocephalus

Common site of spina bifida.

Lumbosacral region

Child education includes identifying

Seizure triggers / warning signs

Seizure due to genetic cause.

Epilepsy

EEG is used to assess

Electrical brain activity

Increased BP and PR indicates

Increased ICP

Maintain airway to prevent

Aspiration / hypoxia

Brain infection complication leading to death.

Meningoencephalitis / sepsis

Primary nursing diagnosis for seizures.

Risk for injury