Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) or Stroke

Neurological Disorders Nursing Test Banks for NCLEX RN

Neurological Disorders (Stroke, Seizures, CVA) NCLEX Practice Quiz (150 Questions)

Welcome to your NCLEX reviewer and practice questions quiz for neurological disorders.

Mental Health and Psychiatric Care Plans Nursing Diagnosis

Chronic Confusion (Dementia) Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

Chronic confusion is progressive and variable in nature and may usually involve problems with memory recall, problem-solving, language, and attention.

Diagnostic Tests Notes

Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)

Lumbar puncture, also known as spinal tap, is an invasive procedure where a hollow needle is inserted into the space surrounding the subarachnoid space in the lower back to obtain samples of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for qualitative analysis.

Pediatric Nursing

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral palsy is a complex and non-progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle coordination, and posture. It is caused by brain damage or abnormalities during early development, often before or shortly after birth.

Mental Health and Psychiatric Care Plans Nursing Diagnosis

Acute Confusion (Delirium) and Altered Mental Status Nursing Diagnosis & Care Plan

Nurses play a crucial role in the care of patients with confusion and altered mental status, and their nursing care plan should be individualized to the patient's needs and circumstances.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle cell anemia is a severe hemolytic anemia that results from inheritance of the sickle hemoglobin gene.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Intracranial Aneurysm

An intracranial aneurysm is a dilation of the walls of a cerebral artery that develops as a result of weakness in the arterial wall.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)

A cerebrovascular accident (CVA), an ischemic stroke or “brain attack,” is a sudden loss of brain function resulting from a disruption of the blood supply to a part of the brain.

Neurological Care Plans Nursing Care Plans

14 Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident) Nursing Care Plans

Use this nursing care plan and management guide to help care for patients with cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Enhance your understanding of nursing assessment, interventions, goals, and nursing diagnosis, all specifically tailored to address the unique needs of individuals facing cerebrovascular accident (CVA).