NR 341 EXAM 2 MASTER REVIEW 2026/2027 | COMPREHENSIVE
NURSING EXAM PREP | MOST TESTED QUESTIONS | VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
1. What are the ABCDs of trauma care evaluation?
Assessment, Blood pressure, Control, Drugs
Assessment, Breathing, Control, Drugs
Airway, Blood pressure, Circulation, Disability
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability
2. Describe why elevating the head of the bed is important in the management
of increased intracranial pressure.
Elevating the head of the bed enhances the absorption of
cerebrospinal fluid.
Elevating the head of the bed helps to reduce intracranial pressure
by promoting venous drainage from the brain.
Elevating the head of the bed increases blood flow to the brain.
Elevating the head of the bed prevents airway obstruction.
3. What is graft versus host disease (GvHD)?
A disorder where the recipient's immune cells recognize the donor's
body as foreign and attack it
A condition where the recipient's stem cells fail to engraft in the
donor's body
A systemic disorder where the graft's immune cells attack the
recipient's body cells
A disorder where the recipient's body cells attack the donor's immune
cells
,4. ____ degree burns penetrate the full thickness of the skin and appear charred.
These burns can damage underlying structures like nerves, thus varying the
amount of pain associated with the burn.
Second
Third
Fourth
First
5. A patient presents with confusion and a fast heartbeat. What condition might
these symptoms indicate, and what immediate action should be taken?
Dehydration; provide IV fluids.
Anxiety; offer reassurance.
Infection; start antibiotics.
Hypoxemia; administer supplemental oxygen.
6. What is the primary purpose of a head-to-toe assessment in trauma patients?
To identify injuries and prioritize treatment.
To evaluate the patient's psychological state.
To assess the patient's vital signs only.
To determine the patient's medical history.
7. In a scenario where a trauma patient presents with multiple injuries, how
would conducting a history and head-to-toe assessment influence the
emergency response team's actions?
It would guide the team in prioritizing life-threatening injuries for
immediate intervention.
, It would delay treatment while gathering unnecessary information.
It would lead to a focus on minor injuries first.
It would only be relevant after initial treatment is provided.
8. The most common underlying cause of fat emboli syndrome is
Steatosis
Trauma to subcutaneous soft tissue
Diabetes mellitus
Fractures of long bones
Enzymatic fat necrosis
9. What is the normal range for central venous pressure (CVP) or right atrial
pressure (RA)?
16-20 mm Hg
2-8 mm Hg
8-12 mm Hg
12-16 mm Hg
10. In a patient with severe traumatic brain injury and increased intracranial
pressure, how would the administration of Mannitol affect their treatment
plan?
It would primarily promote urine retention, complicating fluid
management.
It would have no effect on the patient's neurological status.
It would help to decrease intracranial pressure and manage
cerebral edema.
, It would increase intracranial pressure and worsen the patient's
condition.
11. Describe how increased intracranial pressure can lead to neurological
complications and the role of anticonvulsants in this context.
Increased intracranial pressure causes headaches, and
anticonvulsants are used to relieve pain.
Increased intracranial pressure can lead to seizures, which can
worsen neurological function, and anticonvulsants help prevent
these seizures.
Increased intracranial pressure leads to improved brain function, and
anticonvulsants are used to enhance this effect.
Increased intracranial pressure does not affect neurological function,
so anticonvulsants are unnecessary.
12. In a scenario where a patient with increased intracranial pressure is not
responding to standard treatments, what would be the rationale for
considering a barbiturate coma?
To increase intracranial pressure for better blood flow.
To enhance the patient's alertness and responsiveness.
To prevent seizures and enhance brain function.
To decrease brain activity and metabolic demand, facilitating
recovery.
13. What is a key priority in stroke care management?
Monitoring blood sugar levels
Administering antibiotics
Maintaining the airway
NURSING EXAM PREP | MOST TESTED QUESTIONS | VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
1. What are the ABCDs of trauma care evaluation?
Assessment, Blood pressure, Control, Drugs
Assessment, Breathing, Control, Drugs
Airway, Blood pressure, Circulation, Disability
Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability
2. Describe why elevating the head of the bed is important in the management
of increased intracranial pressure.
Elevating the head of the bed enhances the absorption of
cerebrospinal fluid.
Elevating the head of the bed helps to reduce intracranial pressure
by promoting venous drainage from the brain.
Elevating the head of the bed increases blood flow to the brain.
Elevating the head of the bed prevents airway obstruction.
3. What is graft versus host disease (GvHD)?
A disorder where the recipient's immune cells recognize the donor's
body as foreign and attack it
A condition where the recipient's stem cells fail to engraft in the
donor's body
A systemic disorder where the graft's immune cells attack the
recipient's body cells
A disorder where the recipient's body cells attack the donor's immune
cells
,4. ____ degree burns penetrate the full thickness of the skin and appear charred.
These burns can damage underlying structures like nerves, thus varying the
amount of pain associated with the burn.
Second
Third
Fourth
First
5. A patient presents with confusion and a fast heartbeat. What condition might
these symptoms indicate, and what immediate action should be taken?
Dehydration; provide IV fluids.
Anxiety; offer reassurance.
Infection; start antibiotics.
Hypoxemia; administer supplemental oxygen.
6. What is the primary purpose of a head-to-toe assessment in trauma patients?
To identify injuries and prioritize treatment.
To evaluate the patient's psychological state.
To assess the patient's vital signs only.
To determine the patient's medical history.
7. In a scenario where a trauma patient presents with multiple injuries, how
would conducting a history and head-to-toe assessment influence the
emergency response team's actions?
It would guide the team in prioritizing life-threatening injuries for
immediate intervention.
, It would delay treatment while gathering unnecessary information.
It would lead to a focus on minor injuries first.
It would only be relevant after initial treatment is provided.
8. The most common underlying cause of fat emboli syndrome is
Steatosis
Trauma to subcutaneous soft tissue
Diabetes mellitus
Fractures of long bones
Enzymatic fat necrosis
9. What is the normal range for central venous pressure (CVP) or right atrial
pressure (RA)?
16-20 mm Hg
2-8 mm Hg
8-12 mm Hg
12-16 mm Hg
10. In a patient with severe traumatic brain injury and increased intracranial
pressure, how would the administration of Mannitol affect their treatment
plan?
It would primarily promote urine retention, complicating fluid
management.
It would have no effect on the patient's neurological status.
It would help to decrease intracranial pressure and manage
cerebral edema.
, It would increase intracranial pressure and worsen the patient's
condition.
11. Describe how increased intracranial pressure can lead to neurological
complications and the role of anticonvulsants in this context.
Increased intracranial pressure causes headaches, and
anticonvulsants are used to relieve pain.
Increased intracranial pressure can lead to seizures, which can
worsen neurological function, and anticonvulsants help prevent
these seizures.
Increased intracranial pressure leads to improved brain function, and
anticonvulsants are used to enhance this effect.
Increased intracranial pressure does not affect neurological function,
so anticonvulsants are unnecessary.
12. In a scenario where a patient with increased intracranial pressure is not
responding to standard treatments, what would be the rationale for
considering a barbiturate coma?
To increase intracranial pressure for better blood flow.
To enhance the patient's alertness and responsiveness.
To prevent seizures and enhance brain function.
To decrease brain activity and metabolic demand, facilitating
recovery.
13. What is a key priority in stroke care management?
Monitoring blood sugar levels
Administering antibiotics
Maintaining the airway
