Question 24 (part 2) · LEK · Management of head injuries
In the case of increased intracranial pressure in adult patients, there are disturbances in respiration and circulation referred to as Cushing's triad. Idicate its symptoms:
1) irregular breathing.
2) decrease in blood pressure.
3) bradycardia.
4) tachycardia.
5) increase in blood pressure.
The correct answer is:
2) decrease in blood pressure.
3) bradycardia.
4) tachycardia.
5) increase in blood pressure.
The correct answer is:
- A. 2,3.
- B. 1,2,4.
- C. 4,5.
- D. 1,3,5.
- E. 4,5.
Hint
The Cushing reflex tries to preserve cerebral perfusion against rising ICP and then triggers a baroreceptor response.
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