SubarachnoidHemorrhagesymptoms: neurochanges,photophobia, stiffneck, nausea,vomiting “worstheadache of mylife”EEGused todetect andlocalizeabnormalbrain activitySemi-comatosepurposefulmovementswhenstimulatedAlkalosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovascularconstrictionCTscanused in initialevaluation ofbraininjuries, fastLethargicdrowsy,awakenswhenshookLumbarPunctureevaluates CSFWBC, protein,glucose,pressure,blood, andculturesMRAevaluates bloodvessels in thehead and neckwith magneticresonanceimagingGlasgowComaScaleused to assesslevel ofconsciousnessHypertensiongreatestrisk factorfor ischemicstrokeIntracerebralHemorrhagerisk of death anddisability are higherthan ischemic strokeor SAH, commoncause: chronic HTN,acceleration-deceleration injuryAlert/awakeeasilyawakenswith voice,touch, orpainCerebralangiographyuses a catheter placedin the femoral or radialartery to the cerebralcirculation.Complications:cerebral embolus,hemorrhage,vasospasm,thrombosis or allergyComatoseno responseor reflexes,may haveposturingLevel ofconsciousnessoften declinesbefore anyotherneurologicalchangeStuporousvery difficultto arouse,may needairwayprotectionFibrinolyticsmust be usedwithin 3 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 4.5 hours withcertain criteriaDilantinmedicationused forseizuremanagementAcidosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovasculardilationThrombectomymust be donewithin 6 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 24 hours withcertain criteriaAutonomicDysreflexiacauses: 6 B’s,Bladder, Bowel, Backpassage (rectal),Boils (skin damage),Bones (fx), Babies(pregnancy) in spinalcord injury patientsICPmonitoringmonitorsintracranialpressure, patientmust be positionedwith transduceraligned with tragusHyperventilationused todecreasePaCO2 andcause cerebralvasoconstrictionCSFmade ofglucoseandproteinPenumbraarea aroundinfarcted ordead braintissue that isstill viable buthypoperfusedMannitolused toreduceintracranialpressureWithdrawalsmallermovementused to getaway fromnoxiousstimulusLocalizationpurposeful andintentionalmovementintended toeliminate anoxious stimulusIschemicCVAmajority arefrom clots inthe arterythat travelfrom heartSubarachnoidHemorrhagesymptoms: neurochanges,photophobia, stiffneck, nausea,vomiting “worstheadache of mylife”EEGused todetect andlocalizeabnormalbrain activitySemi-comatosepurposefulmovementswhenstimulatedAlkalosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovascularconstrictionCTscanused in initialevaluation ofbraininjuries, fastLethargicdrowsy,awakenswhenshookLumbarPunctureevaluates CSFWBC, protein,glucose,pressure,blood, andculturesMRAevaluates bloodvessels in thehead and neckwith magneticresonanceimagingGlasgowComaScaleused to assesslevel ofconsciousnessHypertensiongreatestrisk factorfor ischemicstrokeIntracerebralHemorrhagerisk of death anddisability are higherthan ischemic strokeor SAH, commoncause: chronic HTN,acceleration-deceleration injuryAlert/awakeeasilyawakenswith voice,touch, orpainCerebralangiographyuses a catheter placedin the femoral or radialartery to the cerebralcirculation.Complications:cerebral embolus,hemorrhage,vasospasm,thrombosis or allergyComatoseno responseor reflexes,may haveposturingLevel ofconsciousnessoften declinesbefore anyotherneurologicalchangeStuporousvery difficultto arouse,may needairwayprotectionFibrinolyticsmust be usedwithin 3 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 4.5 hours withcertain criteriaDilantinmedicationused forseizuremanagementAcidosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovasculardilationThrombectomymust be donewithin 6 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 24 hours withcertain criteriaAutonomicDysreflexiacauses: 6 B’s,Bladder, Bowel, Backpassage (rectal),Boils (skin damage),Bones (fx), Babies(pregnancy) in spinalcord injury patientsICPmonitoringmonitorsintracranialpressure, patientmust be positionedwith transduceraligned with tragusHyperventilationused todecreasePaCO2 andcause cerebralvasoconstrictionCSFmade ofglucoseandproteinPenumbraarea aroundinfarcted ordead braintissue that isstill viable buthypoperfusedMannitolused toreduceintracranialpressureWithdrawalsmallermovementused to getaway fromnoxiousstimulusLocalizationpurposeful andintentionalmovementintended toeliminate anoxious stimulusIschemicCVAmajority arefrom clots inthe arterythat travelfrom heart

Neuro Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. symptoms: neuro changes, photophobia, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting “worst headache of my life”
    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  2. used to detect and localize abnormal brain activity
    EEG
  3. purposeful movements when stimulated
    Semi-comatose
  4. pH imbalance that causes cerebrovascular constriction
    Alkalosis
  5. used in initial evaluation of brain injuries, fast
    CT scan
  6. drowsy, awakens when shook
    Lethargic
  7. evaluates CSF WBC, protein, glucose, pressure, blood, and cultures
    Lumbar Puncture
  8. evaluates blood vessels in the head and neck with magnetic resonance imaging
    MRA
  9. used to assess level of consciousness
    Glasgow Coma Scale
  10. greatest risk factor for ischemic stroke
    Hypertension
  11. risk of death and disability are higher than ischemic stroke or SAH, common cause: chronic HTN, acceleration-deceleration injury
    Intracerebral Hemorrhage
  12. easily awakens with voice, touch, or pain
    Alert/awake
  13. uses a catheter placed in the femoral or radial artery to the cerebral circulation. Complications: cerebral embolus, hemorrhage, vasospasm, thrombosis or allergy
    Cerebral angiography
  14. no response or reflexes, may have posturing
    Comatose
  15. often declines before any other neurological change
    Level of consciousness
  16. very difficult to arouse, may need airway protection
    Stuporous
  17. must be used within 3 hours of symptoms onset (ischemic CVA) or 4.5 hours with certain criteria
    Fibrinolytics
  18. medication used for seizure management
    Dilantin
  19. pH imbalance that causes cerebrovascular dilation
    Acidosis
  20. must be done within 6 hours of symptoms onset (ischemic CVA) or 24 hours with certain criteria
    Thrombectomy
  21. causes: 6 B’s, Bladder, Bowel, Back passage (rectal), Boils (skin damage), Bones (fx), Babies (pregnancy) in spinal cord injury patients
    Autonomic Dysreflexia
  22. monitors intracranial pressure, patient must be positioned with transducer aligned with tragus
    ICP monitoring
  23. used to decrease PaCO2 and cause cerebral vasoconstriction
    Hyperventilation
  24. made of glucose and protein
    CSF
  25. area around infarcted or dead brain tissue that is still viable but hypoperfused
    Penumbra
  26. used to reduce intracranial pressure
    Mannitol
  27. smaller movement used to get away from noxious stimulus
    Withdrawal
  28. purposeful and intentional movement intended to eliminate a noxious stimulus
    Localization
  29. majority are from clots in the artery that travel from heart
    Ischemic CVA