NUR 170 EXAM 2 QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
VERIFIED ANSWERS
When should you call for a rapid response? - Answers - When a patient has showed
signs of deterioration but still has a pulse and is breathing
What should the nurse do during the rapid response before the team arrives? - Answers
- Stay with the patient and assess vitals and ABC's. Call a code blue if the patient stops
breathing or looses a pulse.
When should you call a code blue? - Answers - When the patient is not breathing and
does not have a pulse
When should you call for help? - Answers - If you need assistance but the patient is
stable. For example, patient is on the floor and you need another set of hands.
Can migraines be genetic? - Answers - Yes
What are clusters caused by? - Answers - An overactive and enlarged hypothalamus
Are migraines more common in males or females? - Answers - Females
Are clusters more common in males or females? - Answers - Males
Describe the symptoms of a migraine. - Answers - -Unilateral
- Throbbing pain
-Worse with movement
-Photophobia
-N&V
- Can last from 4-72 hours
Describe the symptoms of a cluster headache. - Answers - - Unilateral
- Nonthrobbing, excruciating
- Felt deep around eye
- Rhinorrhea
-Occurs at same time of day and on routine basis
-Facial edema
- Occurs usually in spring and fall
Where should you place a patient who is experiencing a migraine? - Answers - A dark,
quiet room, and laying flat
, What are some triggers for migraines - Answers - Caffeine
Red wine
Stress
MSG
Tyramine
What are some triggers for clusters - Answers - Usually lifestyle related
-Stress, anger, anxiety
Can be different for each patient
What does an abortive treatment mean? - Answers - Stop it before it starts (usually stop
at aura)
What is the problem with Triptan medications? - Answers - They can cause ischemia in
the heart which can cause a heart attack
What are some medications that can be prescribed for patients who receive migraines
almost daily? - Answers - Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Antiepileptics
When on Triptans you should _______ - Answers - Report chest pain and use birth
control to prevent birth defects
What are common side effects of Triptans? - Answers - numbness, tingling, flushing, hot
sensation
What is a Percutaneous stereoatctic rhizotomy (PSR)? - Answers - A surgical way to
get rid of chronic cluster headaches. It is a major brain surgery and is considered a last
resort.
What cranial nerve does the PSR surgery deal with? - Answers - Cranial nerve #5
Tonic Clonic seizure - Answers - Muscles + Jerking. Used to be called a Grand Mal
Seizure.
Who normally experiences an absent seizure? - Answers - Children
What is a Myoclonic seuzure? - Answers - Bilateral or unilateral extremities
What does posturing tell us about a seizure? - Answers - What part of the brain is being
affected
What is a seizure? - Answers - The misfiring of neurons in the brain
VERIFIED ANSWERS
When should you call for a rapid response? - Answers - When a patient has showed
signs of deterioration but still has a pulse and is breathing
What should the nurse do during the rapid response before the team arrives? - Answers
- Stay with the patient and assess vitals and ABC's. Call a code blue if the patient stops
breathing or looses a pulse.
When should you call a code blue? - Answers - When the patient is not breathing and
does not have a pulse
When should you call for help? - Answers - If you need assistance but the patient is
stable. For example, patient is on the floor and you need another set of hands.
Can migraines be genetic? - Answers - Yes
What are clusters caused by? - Answers - An overactive and enlarged hypothalamus
Are migraines more common in males or females? - Answers - Females
Are clusters more common in males or females? - Answers - Males
Describe the symptoms of a migraine. - Answers - -Unilateral
- Throbbing pain
-Worse with movement
-Photophobia
-N&V
- Can last from 4-72 hours
Describe the symptoms of a cluster headache. - Answers - - Unilateral
- Nonthrobbing, excruciating
- Felt deep around eye
- Rhinorrhea
-Occurs at same time of day and on routine basis
-Facial edema
- Occurs usually in spring and fall
Where should you place a patient who is experiencing a migraine? - Answers - A dark,
quiet room, and laying flat
, What are some triggers for migraines - Answers - Caffeine
Red wine
Stress
MSG
Tyramine
What are some triggers for clusters - Answers - Usually lifestyle related
-Stress, anger, anxiety
Can be different for each patient
What does an abortive treatment mean? - Answers - Stop it before it starts (usually stop
at aura)
What is the problem with Triptan medications? - Answers - They can cause ischemia in
the heart which can cause a heart attack
What are some medications that can be prescribed for patients who receive migraines
almost daily? - Answers - Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Antiepileptics
When on Triptans you should _______ - Answers - Report chest pain and use birth
control to prevent birth defects
What are common side effects of Triptans? - Answers - numbness, tingling, flushing, hot
sensation
What is a Percutaneous stereoatctic rhizotomy (PSR)? - Answers - A surgical way to
get rid of chronic cluster headaches. It is a major brain surgery and is considered a last
resort.
What cranial nerve does the PSR surgery deal with? - Answers - Cranial nerve #5
Tonic Clonic seizure - Answers - Muscles + Jerking. Used to be called a Grand Mal
Seizure.
Who normally experiences an absent seizure? - Answers - Children
What is a Myoclonic seuzure? - Answers - Bilateral or unilateral extremities
What does posturing tell us about a seizure? - Answers - What part of the brain is being
affected
What is a seizure? - Answers - The misfiring of neurons in the brain
