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What is an indication for external ventricular drain insertion? - ANSWER-Acute
symptomatic hydrocephalus
Which hemorrhagic stroke procedure allows for intracranial pressure monitoring? -
ANSWER-Ventricular drain insertion
What assessment must be completed and documented as part of the initial evaluation
of hemorrhagic stroke patients? - ANSWER-baseline Severity Score
When intracranial pressure is elevated and your patient experiences neurological
decline, what intervention may be necessary to preserve cerebral blood flow? -
ANSWER-osmotic therapy
What is considered a main benefit of endovascular coiling? - ANSWER-less invasive,
lower risk
What is an important consideration addressed in an external ventricular drain care
bundle? - ANSWER-Administration of antibiotic dose before insertion
What is the target for intracranial pressure with hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWER-less
than 20
What clinical syndrome occurring after cerebral hemorrhage may be managed by
induction of hypertension? - ANSWER-delayed cerebral ischemia
What condition might occur after an acute neurological injury and result in patient
experiencing rapid-onset dyspnea? - ANSWER-Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema
What is a complication of external ventricular drain insertion? - ANSWER-hemorrhage
in patient without a mechanical heart Valve, how long should oral anticoagulants be
avoided to reduce the risk of rebreeding after hemorrhagic stroke? - ANSWER-at least 4
weeks
