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Normal ICP: 0 - 15 mm Hg Elevated ICP: > 20 mm Hg Extremely high ICP may lead to herniation of the brain. Solheim’s CEN Exam Preparation Review Course with Bill Light MSN RN CEN TCRN CPEN July 21 - 22, 2021 8:00am - 5:00pm, both days. Ischemic or hemorrhagic) Transient Ischemic attack (TIA) Trauma Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) Cranial Vault consists of three constituents: brain, cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and blood.

Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis) Guillain-Barre Syndrome Headache (including temporal arteritis, migraine) Increased intracranial pressure Meningitis Seizure disorders Shunt Dysfunctions Spinal cord injuries Stroke (e.g. Includes: Profound bradycardia Abnormal respirations Increased systolic pressure (widened pulse pressure) NEUROLOGICAL EMERGENCIES Objectives: At the completion of this section, the learner will be able to: Differentiate between early and late signs of increased intracranial pressure Discuss care of the patient with a basilar skull fracture Define autonomic dysreflexia Recognize medications used in the treatment of seizures Verbalize discharge instructions that should be provided to patients with Myasthenia Gravis The CEN exam contains fifteen questions on neurological emergencies which involve the following topics: Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Chronic Neurological Disorders (e.g. Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review Jeff Solheim 1 | P a g e Definition: Cushing’s Triad – Abnormal set of vital signs often associated with advanced or increased intracranial pressure.
