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NUR 265 exam 3 NEWEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ BRAND
NEW!!
- dazed and confused

-inability to concentrate
-amnesia

-mental fog

-irritable

-N/V

-gait changes

-visual changes

dizziness
-sleeping more or less

-trouble falling asleep - CORRECT ANSWER: symptoms of mild TBI



- HYPERTENSION

blood pressure of 20-40 mm above systolic baseline

-severe headache

-flushing of area above injury
-cool clammy (below injury)

-bradycardia

-dilated pupils

-anxiety
-stuffy nose - CORRECT ANSWER: s/s of autonomic dysreflexia

,-acetaminophen Q4hrs as needed for headache

-avoid sedatives and alcohol for at least 24 post TBI

-AVOID strenuous activity for at least 48 hrs
-keep follow up appts

-call 911 if :

-seizure -increased weakness -servere of worsening HA -slurred speech -blurred vision -clear
drainage from ears or nose -unequal pupils - increased sleepiness - CORRECT ANSWER: pt
educations for TBI (mild)


-antiepileptics

-histamine clockers/PPI (for stress ulcers )

-glucocorticoids (dexamethasone to reduce cerebral edema

-antibiotics to prevent infection

-acetaminophen for fever /mild pain - CORRECT ANSWER: drugs given post craniotomy


-bacterial requires a 2 week course of IV antibiotics

-Acyclovir for viral meningitis

-mannitol can be given if there is IICP or seizures - CORRECT ANSWER: medical treatment for
meningitis



-bladder

-bowel

-breakdown of skin - CORRECT ANSWER: causes of Autonomic dysreflexia



-blood loss from trauma
-blood loss from GI tract
-N/V/D

, -sustained decrease in MAP - CORRECT ANSWER: etiology for hypovolemic shock



-carbamazepine

-gabapentin
-baclofen

-pregabalin - CORRECT ANSWER: meds for trigeminal neuralgia



-changes in mental status

-tachycardia

-decreased MAP

-weak peripheral pulses

-narrow pulse pressure
-decreased O2 sat

-decreased tissue perfusion

-decreased amount of oxygenated blood circulating --> leading to anaerobic cellular metabolism

-increase lactic acid levels

-harmful metabolites - CORRECT ANSWER: s/s of hypovolemic shock



-ensure a patent airway
-insert a IV

-administer O2 to maintain a O2 sat at 92%-96%

-put pt in modified trendelenburg

-examine pt for overt bleeding-if present apply direct pressure to site

-administer drugs

-increase the rate of IV fluids

-DONT leave the pt - CORRECT ANSWER: nursing management for hypovolemic shock

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