Exam Preview for 1551: Determination of Neurologic Death June 9, 20

Determination of Neurologic Death

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1. Which test is considered a cornerstone in brain death determination? Polymerase Chain Reaction testing Kidney function testing Apnea testing Malabsorption testing
2. Conditions capable of causing reversible coma and imitating brain death include: Alcohol Opiates Barbiturates All of the above
3. Which of the following could affect apnea testing? Clearance of sedative and neuromuscular blocking agents CT scan of white matter disease Electroencephalogram (EEG) of brain activity Brain tissue biopsy
4. Apnea testing requires documentation of the arterial ___________ above baseline and without respiratory effort during the testing period. HCO3 PaCO2 CaO2 PaO2
5. Why is standardizing the process to determine neurologic deathimportant? Ensures that all components to determine neurologic death have been appropriately completed Ensures that every provider performs the clinical examination and apnea test the same way Improves quality and consistency and reducing chances for diagnostic error All of the above