NR 283 Pathophysiology Quiz 5
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- ALS affects primarily young women.
- Sensory neurons are damaged initially.
- Cause of death is usually a cardiac arrhythmia.
- What is an early indicator of increased intracranial pressure?
- Papilledema
- Bilateral fixed dilated pupils
- Decreasing responsiveness
- Rapid heart rate
- Which of the following is used to confirm the diagnosis of, and classify, seizures?
- Characteristics of the aura
- Presence of precipitating factors
- Electroencephalogram
- Changes in the characteristics of cerebrospinal fluid
- Which of the following statements applies to a lumbar puncture?
- It is usually performed at L3-L4.
- Fluid is withdrawn from the epidural space.
- It can be used to confirm any diagnosis.
- The tissue seals up immediately after puncture.
- What is the rationale for vomiting in a patient who has increased intracranial pressure?
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