NUR 445 Exam 3 Study Guide UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Neurological status - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessment of brain function and reflexes
Altered mental status - CORRECT ANSWER - Change in cognitive function or consciousness
Weakness - CORRECT ANSWER - Lack of strength or energy in the body
Numbness/tingling - CORRECT ANSWER - Loss of sensation or abnormal sensation in the body
Abnormal reflexes - CORRECT ANSWER - Unusual responses to stimuli
Slurred speech - CORRECT ANSWER - Difficulty speaking clearly and coherently
Sudden weakness on one side of body - CORRECT ANSWER - Rapid loss of strength on one side
of the body
Posturing - CORRECT ANSWER - Abnormal body positioning
Decerebrate - CORRECT ANSWER - Arms and legs extended and hands rotated outward
Decorticate - CORRECT ANSWER - Arms and legs flexing and turning inward
Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (titrating sedatives) - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessment of
patient's level of sedation or agitation
Brain Tumor - CORRECT ANSWER - Abnormal growth of cells in the brain
, Corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWER - Medications contraindicated for brain tumors
NSAIDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs contraindicated for brain
tumors
Aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER - Medication contraindicated for brain tumors
Chemo drugs - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemotherapy medications used to treat cancer
Headaches - CORRECT ANSWER - Pain or discomfort in the head
Seizures - CORRECT ANSWER - Sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
Cognitive changes - CORRECT ANSWER - Alterations in thinking, memory, or reasoning
Motor deficits - CORRECT ANSWER - Impairment or loss of movement or coordination
Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER - Loss of clear vision or difficulty focusing
N/V - CORRECT ANSWER - Nausea and vomiting
Increased Intracranial Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER - Elevated pressure inside the skull
Papilledema - CORRECT ANSWER - Swelling of the optic disc
Decreased level of consciousness - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduced awareness and
responsiveness
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Neurological status - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessment of brain function and reflexes
Altered mental status - CORRECT ANSWER - Change in cognitive function or consciousness
Weakness - CORRECT ANSWER - Lack of strength or energy in the body
Numbness/tingling - CORRECT ANSWER - Loss of sensation or abnormal sensation in the body
Abnormal reflexes - CORRECT ANSWER - Unusual responses to stimuli
Slurred speech - CORRECT ANSWER - Difficulty speaking clearly and coherently
Sudden weakness on one side of body - CORRECT ANSWER - Rapid loss of strength on one side
of the body
Posturing - CORRECT ANSWER - Abnormal body positioning
Decerebrate - CORRECT ANSWER - Arms and legs extended and hands rotated outward
Decorticate - CORRECT ANSWER - Arms and legs flexing and turning inward
Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (titrating sedatives) - CORRECT ANSWER - Assessment of
patient's level of sedation or agitation
Brain Tumor - CORRECT ANSWER - Abnormal growth of cells in the brain
, Corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWER - Medications contraindicated for brain tumors
NSAIDS - CORRECT ANSWER - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs contraindicated for brain
tumors
Aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER - Medication contraindicated for brain tumors
Chemo drugs - CORRECT ANSWER - Chemotherapy medications used to treat cancer
Headaches - CORRECT ANSWER - Pain or discomfort in the head
Seizures - CORRECT ANSWER - Sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
Cognitive changes - CORRECT ANSWER - Alterations in thinking, memory, or reasoning
Motor deficits - CORRECT ANSWER - Impairment or loss of movement or coordination
Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER - Loss of clear vision or difficulty focusing
N/V - CORRECT ANSWER - Nausea and vomiting
Increased Intracranial Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER - Elevated pressure inside the skull
Papilledema - CORRECT ANSWER - Swelling of the optic disc
Decreased level of consciousness - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduced awareness and
responsiveness
