Which of the Following Is the Most Critical Parameter to Keep

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most critical parameter to keep in mind when managing a patient with intracranial hypertension?

• A) Mean arterial pressure
• B) Cerebral perfusion pressure
• C) Intracranial pressure
• D) Pulse pressure

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Definitions:

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

A blood test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, used to evaluate overall health and detect a variety of disorders.

Hematocrit

The percentage of red blood cells in a volume of blood, used to diagnose and manage various medical conditions.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.

Extravasation

Refers to the leakage of a fluid, often blood or drug solutions, from a vessel into the tissues surrounding it.