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 B

Explanation

A. Glucose level, BP, and brain tissue: Glucose level is not a key component of ICP balance.
B. BP, brain tissue, and cerebrospinal fluid: These are the primary components that contribute to ICP balance. Changes in any of these can affect pressure inside the skull.
C. BP, brain tissue, body mass index: BMI is not directly related to ICP balance.
D. BP, brain tissue, and ventricles of the brain: The ventricles are involved in cerebrospinal fluid production but are not one of the primary components of ICP balance as a whole.

A. Paresthesia of the right lower extremity B. Delayed capillary refill time C. Pallor of the right toes D. Hot, tender edematous area

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Paresthesia (numbness or tingling) is not a typical finding in cellulitis and may suggest nerve involvement or other conditions.
B. Delayed capillary refill time would indicate poor circulation or possible shock but is not a direct sign of cellulitis.
C. Pallor of the right toes could suggest circulatory issues but is not associated with cellulitis.
D. Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and underlying tissues, usually presenting with warmth (hot), tenderness, redness, and swelling (edema) at the site of infection.

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

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