After receiving pre procedural instructions, which patient statement demonstrates an understanding of a scheduled ventriculostomy?

"I won't be able to have drugs instill through this procedure."

"I will have an internal transducer inserted into my head."

"The healthcare provider won't be able to get samples of my cerebrospinal fluid."

"It will directly measure the pressure within the ventricles of my brain."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   A ventriculostomy involves inserting a catheter into the ventricles of the brain to monitor ICP, not a procedure for instilling drugs.
B.   A ventriculostomy involves the insertion of a catheter to monitor ICP, not an internal transducer.
C.   Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples can be taken via ventriculostomy; the procedure does not prevent this.
D.   A ventriculostomy measures the pressure within the brain’s ventricles to monitor intracranial
pressure, which is the correct understanding.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Left-sided strokes commonly affect language and speech functions due to damage in the language center, so communication goals should be prioritized.
B. Impulsive behavior is more commonly associated with right-sided strokes, not left-sided strokes.
C. Left-sided motor deficits are due to the right hemisphere being affected, not the left hemisphere.
D. Loss of depth perception is more often seen with right-sided strokes, affecting the right hemisphere.

A. Restrict head movement. B. Apply cool compresses. C. Keep both eyes patched. D. Eye drops to constrict the pupils will be prescribed.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. After retinal detachment surgery, it is essential to restrict head movement to avoid further damage to the retina or to ensure proper healing post-surgery.
B. Apply cool compresses is not typically recommended before or after retinal detachment surgery, as it could cause discomfort or worsen symptoms.
C. Keep both eyes patched is not necessary unless specifically instructed by the surgeon.
D. Eye drops to constrict the pupils are generally used after surgery but are not a preoperative measure.

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After receiving pre procedural instructions, which patient statement demonstrates an understanding of a scheduled ventriculostomy?

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