Question 1

Intracranial pressure normally ranges from ______ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

A)   0 to 15
B)   10 to 20
C)   15 to 25
D)   20 to 30

Question 2

It is true that epidural bleeding is

Accepted Answer

A)   associated with widespread vascular disruption.
B)   located between the arachnoid and the dura mater.
C)   usually because of venous leakage.
D)   characterized by a lucid interval immediately after injury.

Question 3

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is usually managed with volume expansion and blood pressure support to enhance cerebral perfusion.This is necessary because subarachnoid hemorrhage predisposes to

Accepted Answer

A)   cerebral vasospasm.
B)   hypotension.
C)   excessive volume loss.
D)   increased intracranial pressure.

Question 4

The most important preventive measure for hemorrhagic stroke is

Accepted Answer

A)   anticoagulation.
B)   blood pressure control.
C)   thrombolytics.
D)   management of dysrhythmias.

Question 5

The physiologic change most likely to lead to an increase in intracranial pressure is

Accepted Answer

A)   cerebral vasodilation.
B)   hypernatremia.
C)   respiratory hyperventilation.
D)   REM sleep.

Question 6

Acceleration-deceleration movements of the head often result in polar injuries in which

Accepted Answer

A)   injury is localized to the site of initial impact.
B)   widespread neuronal damage is incurred.
C)   bleeding from venules fills the subdural space.
D)   focal injuries occur in two places at opposite poles.

Question 7

________ occurs when a brainstem impaired patient exhibits a persistent rhythmic or jerky movement in one or both eyes.

Accepted Answer

A)   Nystagmus
B)   Dysconjugate movement
C)   Ocular palsy
D)   Doll's eye

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It is true that epidural bleeding is

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Intracranial pressure normally ranges from ______ mm Hg.

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The physiologic change most likely to lead to an increase in intracranial pressure is

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________ occurs when a brainstem impaired patient exhibits a persistent rhythmic or jerky movement in one or both eyes.

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The most important preventive measure for hemorrhagic stroke is

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Acceleration-deceleration movements of the head often result in polar injuries in which

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Intracranial pressure normally ranges from ______ mm Hg.

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________ occurs when a brainstem impaired patient exhibits a persistent rhythmic or jerky movement in one or both eyes.

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The most important preventive measure for hemorrhagic stroke is

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