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NURS 2873 Exam 2 | Columbus State Community College
| UPDATED Questions with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: Frequently Missed Concepts Exam 1
A: Orders to question for ischemic stroke patient
Priority nursing assessments
Delegating to LPN and UAP
Plan of care- stroke patient
Myasthenia Gravis
Age related neurological changes
Glasgow Coma Scale
Evaluating health resources
Neuro assessment


Q2: Orders to Question for Ischemic Stroke Patient
A: Orders for sedatives, hypotension-inducing medications, or IV fluids without neurologic
monitoring
Why: May worsen cerebral perfusion or mask neurologic changes


Q3: Priority Nursing Assessments for Stroke Patient
A: Airway, breathing, circulation (ABC)
Neurologic status: LOC, speech, motor function, pupil response
Vital signs: Monitor for hypertension, hypotension
Swallowing ability: Risk for aspiration
Mobility and safety: Prevent falls


Q4: Delegating to LPN and UAP (Stroke Patient)
A: LPN: Administer medications, perform wound care, collect basic data, assist with ADLs
UAP: Assist with feeding, repositioning, vital signs (stable patients), hygiene
RN Responsibility: Initial assessment, care planning, patient education, and complex
interventions


Q5: Plan of Care - Stroke Patient
A: Maintain airway and oxygenation
Monitor neurologic status frequently
Prevent complications: DVT, contractures, aspiration
Promote mobility and safe ADLs
Nutrition: Swallow assessment, enteral feeding if needed
Patient/family education on stroke recovery and medications


Q6: Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
A: Definition: Autoimmune disorder causing weakness of voluntary muscles
Signs/Symptoms: Ptosis, diplopia, difficulty swallowing, weakness worsens with activity

,Nursing Care: Monitor respiratory function, energy conservation, medication adherence
(anticholinesterase drugs), educate on crisis prevention


Q7: Age-Related Neurological Changes
A: Slower reflexes and reaction time
Decreased nerve conduction velocity
Mild memory and cognitive decline
Impaired balance and coordination
Reduced sensory perception (vision, hearing, touch)


Q8: Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
A: Purpose: Assesses level of consciousness
Components: Eye opening (1-4), verbal response (1-5), motor response (1-6)
Score Range: 3-15
13-15: Mild
9-12: Moderate
≤8: Severe (coma)


Q9: Evaluating Health Resources
A: Consider: Accuracy, credibility, accessibility, relevance
Sources: Professional organizations, government websites, peer-reviewed journals
Purpose: Ensure patients receive reliable and evidence-based information


Q10: Neuro Assessment
A: Components
Mental status (orientation, memory, speech)
Cranial nerves (I-XII)
Motor function and strength
Sensory function
Reflexes
Coordination and gait
Vital signs and signs of increased intracranial pressure


Q11: Sodium Normal Value Range
Na+
A: 135 - 145


Q12: Potassium Normal Value Range
K+
A: 3.5 - 4.5


Q13: Calcium Normal Value Range
Ca+

,A: 9.0 - 10.5


Q14: Magnesium Normal Value Range
Mg+
A: 1.3 - 2.1


Q15: Phosphorous Normal Value Range
Po4
A: 3.0 - 4.5


Q16: pH Normal Value Range
A: 7.35 - 7.45


Q17: HC03 Normal Value Range
A: 22 - 26


Q18: CO2 Normal Value Range
A: 35 - 45


Q19: PaO2 Normal Value Range
A: 80 - 100


Q20: WBC Normal Value Range
A: 5,000 - 10,000


Q21: Platelet Normal Value Range
A: 150,000 - 450,000


Q22: HgB Normal Value Range
A: 12 - 18


Q23: Hct Normal Value Range
A: 37% - 52%


Q24: BUN Normal Value Range
A: 10 - 20


Q25: Creatinine Normal Value Range
A: 0.5 - 1.2

, Q26: Urine Specific Gravity Normal Value Range
A: 1.005 - 1.030


Q27: Glucose Normal Value Range
A: 74 - 106


Q28: Normal ICP Value Range
A: 5 - 15 mmHg


Q29: BMI Normal Value Range
A: 18.5 - 24.9


Q30: Normal PT Value Range
A: 11 - 13.5 Seconds


Q31: Normal INR Value Range
A: 0.8 - 1.1


Q32: Normal PTT Value Range
A: 25 - 35 Seconds


Q33: Perfusion
A: Refers to the flow of blood through the arteries and capillaries delivering nutrients and
oxygen to cells


Q34: All cells in the body depend on perfusion to...
A: Transport oxygen and nutrients to the cells


Q35: What is impaired tissue perfusion?
A: When you go from optimal perfusion impaired tissue perfusion
TIA/ Stroke
MI
Dysrhythmias
Valvular Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
PE
Ischemic Bowel
PAD


Q36: Shock

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