NSG 460 Neuro (Class) (Complete And Verified Study material) (7pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. What causes admissions into ICU?: Answer Alteration of Hemodynamics Compromised ventilation and circulation 2. The mental status spectrum goes from to and consists of everything in between.: Answer Unresponsive to Alert 3. The mental status spectrum can be divided into three sections.These sections are classified as (with GCS ratings)?: Answer Sevre = d8 Moderate = 9 - 13 Mild = 14 – 15 4. The GCS is considered a rather obsolete method of scoring patients in an ICU setting. (T or F): Answer True 5. At what point on the mental status spectrum does one begin to lose respiratory drive?: Answer Moderate/Severe (d8 - 13) 6. When someone has a GCF of 13 and below,the nurse should begin thinking of what?: Answer Effective airway clearance and ventilation ability 7. What are some appropriate methods of motorstimulation (GCS)?: