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Baker -MS Neuro

Baker's review for MS final - 2010-11 neuro

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check this first on the unconscious victim airway
do this on the unconscious victim before and after suctioning hyperventilate
move unconscious victim this way to prevent sheering with a draw sheet
this is seen by collecting clear nasal drainage on a gauze and seeing a yellow ring when dried - signifies CSF leakage halo sign
indicates brainstem injury decreasing and irregular respirations
indicates increasing ICP unequal pupils, decreased level of consciousness
padded siderails, no glass thermometers, no items that may knock over safety measures for a seizure patient
must be able to do this for a CT scan hold still 30-60 minutes
do not ingest this before an EEG caffeine
assess this to determine if a CVA patient can receive tPa time of onset
unequal pupils is a sign of this brain damage
vital sign goal after tPa control blood pressure
know this of a CVA patient to know what to work for in rehab previous level of functioning
use for communication difficulties in CVA patients picture boards
risks for CVA patients falls and aspiration
treat CVA patients frustrations this way give encouragement and have patience
early sign of Parkinson's tremors
what happens to Parkinson's tremors with purposeful movements decrease
when are Parkinson's meds given so that the peak action coincides with activity
goal for Parkinson's patients optimal body functioning
levodopa given in Parkinson's for this to decrease muscle rigidity
early signs of multiple sclerosis double vision, loss of energy, weak etremiies, tremors
baclofen is used in mutiple sclerosis for this to relieve muscle spasticity
interventions for bowel retraining program increased fiber, regular time for BM, raised toilet seat, adequate fluids
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