A Patient Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury in the ICU

question 59

Multiple Choice

A patient suffering from traumatic brain injury in the ICU has a PtO₂ (tissue oxygen) value of 10 to 15 mm Hg, what does this indicate?

• A) Normal intracranial pressure
• B) Ischemic brain damage
• C) Normal cerebral perfusion
• D) Cerebral hyperperfusion

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Definitions:

High Need for Privacy

A strong preference for keeping personal information, thoughts, and spaces private and secluded from others.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, a psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which are ranked according to their impact on human motivation.

Escape from Relationships

The act of withdrawing or distancing oneself from interpersonal relationships as a coping mechanism or due to fear of intimacy or commitment.

Preference for Solitude Level

The degree to which an individual enjoys being alone, reflecting their comfort with and desire for solitude.