N108 Theory – Unit Two Exam
Neuro, Spinal & Cardio – Blueprint Answers (NOVEMBER 2025)
1. Prodromal Phase of migraine
– UNCONTROLLED YAWNING
2. Client education and chronic headaches
– LEARN TO IDENTIFY HEADACHE TRIGGERS
3. Potential cause of seizures
– MENINGITIS
4. Manifestation of myoclonic seizures
– BRIEF MUSCLE CONTRACTION
5. FAST acronym
– FACIAL DROOP, ARM WEAK, SPEECH IMPAIRED, TIME TO CALL 911
6. Inability to speak post stroke –
DYSARTHRIA
7. Adverse effects of fibrinolytic medication (ischemic stroke)
– INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE
8. Medications to stop with a hemorrhagic stroke
– ASPIRIN, ANTICOAGULANTS
9. Risk factors of stroke
– HTN, DIABETES
10. Cerebral edema & metabolic disorders
– OSMOTIC
11. Risk factors of developing cerebral edema
– BRAIN TUMORS, METABOLICEMBALANCE, HEAD TRAUMAS (FALLS)STROKE,INFECTION
HYPONATREMIA,DIABETICS KETONES ,
12. Key indicator of cerebral edema
– SEVERE HEADACHE, INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE
13. Hypertension & stroke
– ARTERIAL RUPTURE, DECREASED OXYGEN SUPPLY
14. Cerebral edema & client safety
– PLACE SUCTION EQUIPMENT AT BEDSIDE
15. Home environment safety measures for the visually impaired
MEASURES: REPLACE LOW LIGHTING WITH BRIGHT OR MOTION-SENSING LIGHTS, REMOVE AREA
RUGS AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT FALLS, COLOR-CODE MEDICATION BOTTLES FOR EASY
IDENTIFICATION, AND CLEAN SPILLS PROMPTLY. USE BATTERY-OPERATED CANDLES INSTEAD OF
OPEN FLAMES TO MINIMIZE FIRE RISKS.
16. Nursing actions with head injury
– MONITOR NEUROLOGIC STATUS
17. Glasgow Coma Scale
Neuro, Spinal & Cardio – Blueprint Answers (NOVEMBER 2025)
1. Prodromal Phase of migraine
– UNCONTROLLED YAWNING
2. Client education and chronic headaches
– LEARN TO IDENTIFY HEADACHE TRIGGERS
3. Potential cause of seizures
– MENINGITIS
4. Manifestation of myoclonic seizures
– BRIEF MUSCLE CONTRACTION
5. FAST acronym
– FACIAL DROOP, ARM WEAK, SPEECH IMPAIRED, TIME TO CALL 911
6. Inability to speak post stroke –
DYSARTHRIA
7. Adverse effects of fibrinolytic medication (ischemic stroke)
– INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE
8. Medications to stop with a hemorrhagic stroke
– ASPIRIN, ANTICOAGULANTS
9. Risk factors of stroke
– HTN, DIABETES
10. Cerebral edema & metabolic disorders
– OSMOTIC
11. Risk factors of developing cerebral edema
– BRAIN TUMORS, METABOLICEMBALANCE, HEAD TRAUMAS (FALLS)STROKE,INFECTION
HYPONATREMIA,DIABETICS KETONES ,
12. Key indicator of cerebral edema
– SEVERE HEADACHE, INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE
13. Hypertension & stroke
– ARTERIAL RUPTURE, DECREASED OXYGEN SUPPLY
14. Cerebral edema & client safety
– PLACE SUCTION EQUIPMENT AT BEDSIDE
15. Home environment safety measures for the visually impaired
MEASURES: REPLACE LOW LIGHTING WITH BRIGHT OR MOTION-SENSING LIGHTS, REMOVE AREA
RUGS AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT FALLS, COLOR-CODE MEDICATION BOTTLES FOR EASY
IDENTIFICATION, AND CLEAN SPILLS PROMPTLY. USE BATTERY-OPERATED CANDLES INSTEAD OF
OPEN FLAMES TO MINIMIZE FIRE RISKS.
16. Nursing actions with head injury
– MONITOR NEUROLOGIC STATUS
17. Glasgow Coma Scale
