Exam 1: PRN1725 / PRN 1725 (NEW
2024 / 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV Review | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen
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During the initial assessment of a neurological disorder, you should obtain
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baseline vitals
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level of consciousness
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a patient's responsiveness
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Glasgow coma scale (GCS)
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eye-opening motor and verbal response, scores range from 3-15
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Pupils - PERRLA
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pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
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types of head injuries
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concussion, contusion, subdural hematoma, epidural hematoma, intracranial hematoma
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During a concussion, the best neurologic indicator of patient's condition is
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level of consciousness
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a contusion can lead to
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serious intracranial pressure
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coup
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head being thrown forward
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contrecoup
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head being thrown back
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subdural hematoma
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venous injury (bleeds slowly)
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treatment of a subdural hematoma
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surgery to relieve pocket of pressure
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an epidural hematoma is a
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medical emergency
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epidural hematoma
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tearing/shearing of arterial vessels that causes bleeding into epidural space
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symptoms of epidural hematoma
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bruising, fluid leakage
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