NUR 405 FINAL EXAM REVIEW STUDY
GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
2026/2027
1 of 242
Definition
to decrease inflammation and edema in the brain
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What are the similarities and Why are steroids given to a
differences in delirium and dementia? patient with a brain tumor?
What are common causes of primary What are common triggers for
spinal cord injuries? autonomic dysreflexia?
Don't know?
2 of 242
,Definition
Simple partial
Symptoms (depend on location of seizure):
- short; typically no aura
- little to no postictal period
- Somatosensory: tingling of limb, face, or side of body
- audio/visual: flashes of light, blurring, ringing in ears
- autonomic: sweating, flushing, pallor
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What type of brain tumor originates in the neurons?
What type of brain bleed is associated with a blood clot deep in the middle of the
brain that is very difficult to remove?
What type of seizure occurs when the patient remains conscious and is aware
of their surroundings? What are potential symptoms of this type of seizure?
What lobe of the brain is responsible for involuntary responses?
What nursing interventions can be implemented to help someone with damage to
this area?
Don't know?
3 of 242
,Definition
- reorientation
- pick your battles and limit choices
- provide adaptive devices (label drawers, Velcro shoes, lay out
clothes in the order they should be put on)
- promote independence
- promote safety
- Start meds earlier than later to help slow the progression of disease
Give this one a try later!
What nursing interventions can be What postoperative management
implemented for moderate should be done for a patient who had
dementia? an infratentorial surgical procedure?
What nursing interventions
What nursing measures should be
would you implement for a
taken while the patient is actively
patient who has mild
having a seizure?
Alzheimer's/Dementia?
Don't know?
4 of 242
Definition
Physical features:
- Eyes slanted up with palpebral fissures
, - Epicanthic skin fold of the upper eyelid covering the
inner corner of the eye
- Low set ears
- Broad hands with short fingers
Comorbidities:
- Heart defects
- respiratory (Low nasal bridge and dorsum can cause
resp issues)
- GI (Enlarged tongue can cause difficulty feeding and
swallowing)
- Thyroid issues
- Musculoskeletal (Hypotonicity and Small stature)
Give this one a try later!
What lobe of the brain is responsible for involuntary responses?
What nursing interventions can be implemented to help someone with damage to
this area?
What type of severe brain injury causes stripping of the myelin from the axons and
shears and tears the nerve fibers?
What are physical symptoms of Down syndrome?
What are signs and symptoms of a basal skull fracture? What special considerations
should a nurse have for a patient with a basal skull fracture?
GUIDE & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
2026/2027
1 of 242
Definition
to decrease inflammation and edema in the brain
Give this one a try later!
What are the similarities and Why are steroids given to a
differences in delirium and dementia? patient with a brain tumor?
What are common causes of primary What are common triggers for
spinal cord injuries? autonomic dysreflexia?
Don't know?
2 of 242
,Definition
Simple partial
Symptoms (depend on location of seizure):
- short; typically no aura
- little to no postictal period
- Somatosensory: tingling of limb, face, or side of body
- audio/visual: flashes of light, blurring, ringing in ears
- autonomic: sweating, flushing, pallor
Give this one a try later!
What type of brain tumor originates in the neurons?
What type of brain bleed is associated with a blood clot deep in the middle of the
brain that is very difficult to remove?
What type of seizure occurs when the patient remains conscious and is aware
of their surroundings? What are potential symptoms of this type of seizure?
What lobe of the brain is responsible for involuntary responses?
What nursing interventions can be implemented to help someone with damage to
this area?
Don't know?
3 of 242
,Definition
- reorientation
- pick your battles and limit choices
- provide adaptive devices (label drawers, Velcro shoes, lay out
clothes in the order they should be put on)
- promote independence
- promote safety
- Start meds earlier than later to help slow the progression of disease
Give this one a try later!
What nursing interventions can be What postoperative management
implemented for moderate should be done for a patient who had
dementia? an infratentorial surgical procedure?
What nursing interventions
What nursing measures should be
would you implement for a
taken while the patient is actively
patient who has mild
having a seizure?
Alzheimer's/Dementia?
Don't know?
4 of 242
Definition
Physical features:
- Eyes slanted up with palpebral fissures
, - Epicanthic skin fold of the upper eyelid covering the
inner corner of the eye
- Low set ears
- Broad hands with short fingers
Comorbidities:
- Heart defects
- respiratory (Low nasal bridge and dorsum can cause
resp issues)
- GI (Enlarged tongue can cause difficulty feeding and
swallowing)
- Thyroid issues
- Musculoskeletal (Hypotonicity and Small stature)
Give this one a try later!
What lobe of the brain is responsible for involuntary responses?
What nursing interventions can be implemented to help someone with damage to
this area?
What type of severe brain injury causes stripping of the myelin from the axons and
shears and tears the nerve fibers?
What are physical symptoms of Down syndrome?
What are signs and symptoms of a basal skull fracture? What special considerations
should a nurse have for a patient with a basal skull fracture?
