Localizationpurposeful andintentionalmovementintended toeliminate anoxious stimulusHypertensiongreatestrisk factorfor ischemicstrokeCSFmade ofglucoseandproteinHyperventilationused todecreasePaCO2 andcause cerebralvasoconstrictionCerebralangiographyuses a catheter placedin the femoral or radialartery to the cerebralcirculation.Complications:cerebral embolus,hemorrhage,vasospasm,thrombosis or allergyCTscanused in initialevaluation ofbraininjuries, fastThrombectomymust be donewithin 6 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 24 hours withcertain criteriaGlasgowComaScaleused to assesslevel ofconsciousnessSubarachnoidHemorrhagesymptoms: neurochanges,photophobia, stiffneck, nausea,vomiting “worstheadache of mylife”Dilantinmedicationused forseizuremanagementLumbarPunctureevaluates CSFWBC, protein,glucose,pressure,blood, andculturesAlkalosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovascularconstrictionStuporousvery difficultto arouse,may needairwayprotectionMRAevaluates bloodvessels in thehead and neckwith magneticresonanceimagingAutonomicDysreflexiacauses: 6 B’s,Bladder, Bowel, Backpassage (rectal),Boils (skin damage),Bones (fx), Babies(pregnancy) in spinalcord injury patientsFibrinolyticsmust be usedwithin 3 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 4.5 hours withcertain criteriaPenumbraarea aroundinfarcted ordead braintissue that isstill viable buthypoperfusedLevel ofconsciousnessoften declinesbefore anyotherneurologicalchangeSemi-comatosepurposefulmovementswhenstimulatedAcidosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovasculardilationLethargicdrowsy,awakenswhenshookWithdrawalsmallermovementused to getaway fromnoxiousstimulusICPmonitoringmonitorsintracranialpressure, patientmust be positionedwith transduceraligned with tragusIschemicCVAmajority arefrom clots inthe arterythat travelfrom heartMannitolused toreduceintracranialpressureEEGused todetect andlocalizeabnormalbrain activityComatoseno responseor reflexes,may haveposturingIntracerebralHemorrhagerisk of death anddisability are higherthan ischemic strokeor SAH, commoncause: chronic HTN,acceleration-deceleration injuryAlert/awakeeasilyawakenswith voice,touch, orpainLocalizationpurposeful andintentionalmovementintended toeliminate anoxious stimulusHypertensiongreatestrisk factorfor ischemicstrokeCSFmade ofglucoseandproteinHyperventilationused todecreasePaCO2 andcause cerebralvasoconstrictionCerebralangiographyuses a catheter placedin the femoral or radialartery to the cerebralcirculation.Complications:cerebral embolus,hemorrhage,vasospasm,thrombosis or allergyCTscanused in initialevaluation ofbraininjuries, fastThrombectomymust be donewithin 6 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 24 hours withcertain criteriaGlasgowComaScaleused to assesslevel ofconsciousnessSubarachnoidHemorrhagesymptoms: neurochanges,photophobia, stiffneck, nausea,vomiting “worstheadache of mylife”Dilantinmedicationused forseizuremanagementLumbarPunctureevaluates CSFWBC, protein,glucose,pressure,blood, andculturesAlkalosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovascularconstrictionStuporousvery difficultto arouse,may needairwayprotectionMRAevaluates bloodvessels in thehead and neckwith magneticresonanceimagingAutonomicDysreflexiacauses: 6 B’s,Bladder, Bowel, Backpassage (rectal),Boils (skin damage),Bones (fx), Babies(pregnancy) in spinalcord injury patientsFibrinolyticsmust be usedwithin 3 hours ofsymptoms onset(ischemic CVA)or 4.5 hours withcertain criteriaPenumbraarea aroundinfarcted ordead braintissue that isstill viable buthypoperfusedLevel ofconsciousnessoften declinesbefore anyotherneurologicalchangeSemi-comatosepurposefulmovementswhenstimulatedAcidosispH imbalancethat causescerebrovasculardilationLethargicdrowsy,awakenswhenshookWithdrawalsmallermovementused to getaway fromnoxiousstimulusICPmonitoringmonitorsintracranialpressure, patientmust be positionedwith transduceraligned with tragusIschemicCVAmajority arefrom clots inthe arterythat travelfrom heartMannitolused toreduceintracranialpressureEEGused todetect andlocalizeabnormalbrain activityComatoseno responseor reflexes,may haveposturingIntracerebralHemorrhagerisk of death anddisability are higherthan ischemic strokeor SAH, commoncause: chronic HTN,acceleration-deceleration injuryAlert/awakeeasilyawakenswith voice,touch, orpain

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