NUR 405 EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDE & PRACTICE
QUESTIONS 2026/2027
1 of 100
Term
Migraine
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-causes: bacteria, virus, fungus, trauma, fx, procedures
Risk factors:
Bacterial: age, immune system, group setting
Viral: enterovirus, West Nile, Flu
High risk: HIV/AIDs, group settings (dorms, nursing homes), traveling
prevention:vaccine (bacterial), MMR (viral)
-ABCs
-Avoid hypotension (MAP- 85-90)
-Assess: cardiac monitoring, neurologic (motor and sensory), I&O, bowel
sounds, skin integrity
-Interventions: elevate HOB, cool mist O2, relaxation, may need
intubation, cauterization, meds, fluids, positioning, ROM
, -Type A and B are most common, C (mild to no symptoms)
-Droplet and contact precautions
-Elderly are most at risk (vaccination can help prevent hospitalization)
-other risk factors: environment (dorms, close living spaces), immune
comp., chronic illness
-Complication: pneumonia
-four phases, unilateral, throbbing pain that increases in intensity,
neurologic deficits, photophobia, N/V, vertigo, aura (visual
disturbance, stingling, spots, numbness in face or arms), edema,
seizure
-caused by genetics factors, trauma, environmental factors,
foods/additives
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2 of 100
Definition
-Leading cause of death in US
-Risk factors: HTN, diabetes, cardioembolic sources, IE, smoking,
valvular disease, family hx, SSD, F, Black, Mexican
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Ischemic Stroke Ischemic stroke complications
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Chest tube nursing care
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3 of 100
Definition
-Resistance and pain with the extension of the client's leg
from a flexed position
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Acetaminophen toxicity Spinal Shock
Sedative toxicity Kernig Sign
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, 4 of 100
Definition
-severe pain on one side of the head, usually located
behind one eye
-caused by stress, allergies, environment, medications,
tobacco/alcohol
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subarachnoid hemorrhage ABG nursing care
Cluster headache Tensilon test
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5 of 100
Definition
-Allen test prior to
-Put on ice afterward
-hold pressure after
-assess color, cap refill
-Complication: air embolus
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QUESTIONS 2026/2027
1 of 100
Term
Migraine
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-causes: bacteria, virus, fungus, trauma, fx, procedures
Risk factors:
Bacterial: age, immune system, group setting
Viral: enterovirus, West Nile, Flu
High risk: HIV/AIDs, group settings (dorms, nursing homes), traveling
prevention:vaccine (bacterial), MMR (viral)
-ABCs
-Avoid hypotension (MAP- 85-90)
-Assess: cardiac monitoring, neurologic (motor and sensory), I&O, bowel
sounds, skin integrity
-Interventions: elevate HOB, cool mist O2, relaxation, may need
intubation, cauterization, meds, fluids, positioning, ROM
, -Type A and B are most common, C (mild to no symptoms)
-Droplet and contact precautions
-Elderly are most at risk (vaccination can help prevent hospitalization)
-other risk factors: environment (dorms, close living spaces), immune
comp., chronic illness
-Complication: pneumonia
-four phases, unilateral, throbbing pain that increases in intensity,
neurologic deficits, photophobia, N/V, vertigo, aura (visual
disturbance, stingling, spots, numbness in face or arms), edema,
seizure
-caused by genetics factors, trauma, environmental factors,
foods/additives
Don't know?
2 of 100
Definition
-Leading cause of death in US
-Risk factors: HTN, diabetes, cardioembolic sources, IE, smoking,
valvular disease, family hx, SSD, F, Black, Mexican
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Ischemic Stroke Ischemic stroke complications
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Chest tube nursing care
, Don't know?
3 of 100
Definition
-Resistance and pain with the extension of the client's leg
from a flexed position
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Acetaminophen toxicity Spinal Shock
Sedative toxicity Kernig Sign
Don't know?
, 4 of 100
Definition
-severe pain on one side of the head, usually located
behind one eye
-caused by stress, allergies, environment, medications,
tobacco/alcohol
Give this one a try later!
subarachnoid hemorrhage ABG nursing care
Cluster headache Tensilon test
Don't know?
5 of 100
Definition
-Allen test prior to
-Put on ice afterward
-hold pressure after
-assess color, cap refill
-Complication: air embolus
Give this one a try later!
