Neurological Emergencies and Nursing Priorities Quiz

Severe headache can be a common symptom of a stroke.

In the context of neurological emergencies, CVA stands for Cerebral Vascular Accident.

The gold standard diagnostic test for evaluating an acute stroke is a Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the head.

FAST stands for Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, Time to call emergency services in the context of neurological emergencies.

Subarachnoid hemorrhage is characterized by sudden, severe, and sharp pain, often described as the 'worst headache of my life'.

Elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees is crucial for managing a patient with increased intracranial pressure (ICP).

An early sign of Guillain-Barré syndrome is weakness starting in the lower extremities and ascending.

The first line treatment for status epilepticus is IV benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam or diazepam.

The recommended position for a patient with an acute ischemic stroke to promote optimal cerebral perfusion is the supine position with the head flat.

The priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing a seizure is protecting the patient from injury and maintaining airway clearance.

Alteplase (tPA) is commonly administered to a patient with ischemic stroke within the first few hours to improve blood flow.

The priority nursing action in cases of suspected bacterial meningitis is administering prescribed antibiotics immediately after obtaining blood cultures.

The priority intervention for a patient with myasthenia gravis experiencing a myasthenic crisis is providing ventilatory support if needed.

Bradycardia with hypertension is a key sign of herniation in a patient with a traumatic brain injury.

The primary goal of nursing care for a patient experiencing an acute hemorrhagic stroke is preventing rebleeding and minimizing secondary injury.