N244 Unit 1 Practice AQ + Bridge to NCLEX Q's

Diffuse Axonal Injury & Nutrition

Early enteral feeding within three days improves outcomes and prevents continued cerebral edema

Hyperthermia & Brain Injury

A body temperature of 103°F (39.4°C) after a head injury indicates injury to the hypothalamus

Cushing Triad

Bradycardia, systolic hypertension, and a widening pulse pressure

ICP Monitoring Duration

Should not exceed five days to prevent severe infection

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Moderate Range

A score of 9 to 12

CSF Leak Halo Test

Blood coalesces in the center with a yellowish ring of CSF encircling it on a white pad

Gastric Tube Insertion in Skull Fractures

Oral gastric insertion is preferred to avoid inadvertent intracranial placement of an NG tube

Cranial Nerve III Compression

Paralyzes muscles controlling pupillary size and shape due to midline brain shift.

Stroke Extent of Damage Factor

The degree of collateral circulation.

Initial Stroke Diagnostic Test

Noncontrast head CT.

Most Critical Stroke Information

The exact time at which stroke symptoms first appeared

Carotid Endarterectomy Purpose

To prevent a stroke by removing atherosclerotic plaques blocking cerebral blood flow.

Neurogenic Shock Characteristics

Hypotension and bradycardia due to sympathetic nervous system dysfunction.

Autonomic Dysreflexia Priority (C7 Injury)

Measure the patient's blood pressure immediately when severe headache and nausea occur.

Early Spinal Cord Tumor Symptom

Back pain that worsens with activity.

Guillain-Barré Respiratory Distress Cause

Paralysis ascending to the nerves that stimulate the thoracic area.

Primary Hypothyroidism Lab Findings

An elevated TSH level.

Parathyroid Damage Sign After Thyroid Surgery

Laryngospasms and tingling in the hands and feet.

Addison Disease Teaching Error

Decreasing prednisone during illness like influenza (it must be increased).

SIADH Characteristics

Fluid retention, serum hypoosmolality, and dilutional hyponatremia.

Diabetes Insipidus Characteristics

Polydipsia, polyuria, and dilute urine with a specific gravity under 1.005.