NUR 2755 MDC4 PRACTICE EXAMINATION
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Contraindication for increased ICP.
Answer: lumbar puncture
◍ education about propranolol.
Answer: take daily at the same time
◍ Pneumothorax clinical manifestations.
Answer: -KEY SYMPTOM: When severe, deviation of the trachea toward
the unaffected side-Reduced chest movement on the affected side-Reduced
(or absent) breath sounds of the affected side
◍ Urine output.
Answer: Urine output should be at least 30 mL per hour0.5 mL x kg = mL
per hour
◍ Health hx of pt with Gillian Barrie-.
Answer: exposure to virus
◍ Agnosia-.
Answer: Cannot identify objects or people
◍ Parkinson's surgical interventions.
Answer: Stereotactic pallidotomy or thalamotomy
◍ Scrubbing hands for surgery-.
Answer: 3-5 mins
◍ Shock compensatory mechanisms.
Answer: -Increased heart rate-Increased respiration rate-Decreased urine
output-Stimulation of the thirst reflex-Pallor
,◍ Alzheimer's medications.
Answer: Cholinesterase inhibitors- Donepezil, galantamineNMDA receptor
antagonists- Memantine
◍ Number 1 thing to prevent DVT post op-.
Answer: Early ambulation, SCD
◍ Carbon monoxide poisoning clinical manifestaions.
Answer: -“Cherry-red” color of skin (erythema)-Headache-Normal O2
saturation-Weakness-Dizziness-Confusion-Upper airway edema
◍ Pt with paraplegic T6-T7 priority automonimc dysreflexia.
Answer: bowel and bladder
◍ Burn compression stockings.
Answer: Wear compression dressings as prescribed (usually 23 hours a day)
to minimize scarring and prevent difficulty with mobility
◍ Multiple sclerosis medications.
Answer: -Baclofen-Disease-modifying therapies-Interferon beta-1a and
beta-1b-Corticosteroids
◍ What we give pt with malignant hyperthermia.
Answer: dantrolene
◍ Fluid overload signs and symptoms.
Answer: -Hypertension-Edema-Engorged or distended neck veins-Rapid and
thready pulse-Lung crackles wheezes
◍ Ischemic stroke.
Answer: Caused by the occlusion of a cerebral artery by either a thrombus or
an embolus.
◍ New onset of a migraine and the doctor wants a ct with contrast.
Answer: ask if allergic to shellfish, seafood, iodine
◍ significant sign of icp.
Answer: loc
, ◍ keep body in alignment so that.
Answer: jugular does not occlude
◍ Gave pt Aadvin 20 mins ago promote safety-.
Answer: raise HOB and put rails up
◍ Hemothorax clinical manifestations.
Answer: Percussion on the involved side produces a dull sound
◍ How does ergotamine tartrate work?.
Answer: acts by constricting the cerebal blood vessels
◍ Myasthenia gravis pathophysiology.
Answer: Acquired autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness
that is proximal to distal
◍ Brudzinski Sign.
Answer: Flexion of the knees and hips occurring with deliberate flexion of
the client's neck
◍ Informed consent and minors.
Answer: Only MARRIED or EMANCIPATED minors can give informed
consent
◍ Flail chest treatment.
Answer: -Intubate!-Usually stabilized with positive-pressure ventilation
◍ Multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
Answer: MRI of the brain and spinal cord demonstrates the presence of
plaques in at least 2 areas
◍ NPO before surgery.
Answer: -Ensure that the patient remains NPO for at least 6 hours for solid
foods and 2 hours for clear liquids before surgery with general anesthesia to
avoid aspiration-Note on the chart the last time the client ate or drank
◍ SX- Tachy, diaphrosis, rising body temp, emergent situation inoperating
room.
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◍ Contraindication for increased ICP.
Answer: lumbar puncture
◍ education about propranolol.
Answer: take daily at the same time
◍ Pneumothorax clinical manifestations.
Answer: -KEY SYMPTOM: When severe, deviation of the trachea toward
the unaffected side-Reduced chest movement on the affected side-Reduced
(or absent) breath sounds of the affected side
◍ Urine output.
Answer: Urine output should be at least 30 mL per hour0.5 mL x kg = mL
per hour
◍ Health hx of pt with Gillian Barrie-.
Answer: exposure to virus
◍ Agnosia-.
Answer: Cannot identify objects or people
◍ Parkinson's surgical interventions.
Answer: Stereotactic pallidotomy or thalamotomy
◍ Scrubbing hands for surgery-.
Answer: 3-5 mins
◍ Shock compensatory mechanisms.
Answer: -Increased heart rate-Increased respiration rate-Decreased urine
output-Stimulation of the thirst reflex-Pallor
,◍ Alzheimer's medications.
Answer: Cholinesterase inhibitors- Donepezil, galantamineNMDA receptor
antagonists- Memantine
◍ Number 1 thing to prevent DVT post op-.
Answer: Early ambulation, SCD
◍ Carbon monoxide poisoning clinical manifestaions.
Answer: -“Cherry-red” color of skin (erythema)-Headache-Normal O2
saturation-Weakness-Dizziness-Confusion-Upper airway edema
◍ Pt with paraplegic T6-T7 priority automonimc dysreflexia.
Answer: bowel and bladder
◍ Burn compression stockings.
Answer: Wear compression dressings as prescribed (usually 23 hours a day)
to minimize scarring and prevent difficulty with mobility
◍ Multiple sclerosis medications.
Answer: -Baclofen-Disease-modifying therapies-Interferon beta-1a and
beta-1b-Corticosteroids
◍ What we give pt with malignant hyperthermia.
Answer: dantrolene
◍ Fluid overload signs and symptoms.
Answer: -Hypertension-Edema-Engorged or distended neck veins-Rapid and
thready pulse-Lung crackles wheezes
◍ Ischemic stroke.
Answer: Caused by the occlusion of a cerebral artery by either a thrombus or
an embolus.
◍ New onset of a migraine and the doctor wants a ct with contrast.
Answer: ask if allergic to shellfish, seafood, iodine
◍ significant sign of icp.
Answer: loc
, ◍ keep body in alignment so that.
Answer: jugular does not occlude
◍ Gave pt Aadvin 20 mins ago promote safety-.
Answer: raise HOB and put rails up
◍ Hemothorax clinical manifestations.
Answer: Percussion on the involved side produces a dull sound
◍ How does ergotamine tartrate work?.
Answer: acts by constricting the cerebal blood vessels
◍ Myasthenia gravis pathophysiology.
Answer: Acquired autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness
that is proximal to distal
◍ Brudzinski Sign.
Answer: Flexion of the knees and hips occurring with deliberate flexion of
the client's neck
◍ Informed consent and minors.
Answer: Only MARRIED or EMANCIPATED minors can give informed
consent
◍ Flail chest treatment.
Answer: -Intubate!-Usually stabilized with positive-pressure ventilation
◍ Multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
Answer: MRI of the brain and spinal cord demonstrates the presence of
plaques in at least 2 areas
◍ NPO before surgery.
Answer: -Ensure that the patient remains NPO for at least 6 hours for solid
foods and 2 hours for clear liquids before surgery with general anesthesia to
avoid aspiration-Note on the chart the last time the client ate or drank
◍ SX- Tachy, diaphrosis, rising body temp, emergent situation inoperating
room.
