NUR 207 EXAM 4 STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1 of 71
Definition
- colorless clear fluid
- low protein
- few WBC's
- No RBC's
- produced by the choroid plexus (~500mL/day)
- circulates in ventricles and subarachnoid space
- absorbed via arachnoid villi
- obstruction leads to increased ICP
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Cerebrospinal fluid MS Pathophysiology
Corticospinal tract Diagnosis of IICP
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2 of 71
Definition
+ Swaying, or inability to maintain position
Cerebellar Lesion
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Levodopa + Carbidopa (Sinemet) Dorsal column
Rhomberg's position Lhermitte's sign
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3 of 71
Definition
Major pathway for voluntary motor control.
Descending (Motor)
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, Corticospinal tract Tectospinal tract
Reticulospinal tract Vestibulospinal tract
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4 of 71
Definition
decrease activity of acetylcholine, decreasing tremors
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Primary Progressive (PPMS) MAO-B Inhibitors
Anticholinergics (Benztropine,
Levodopa + Carbidopa (Sinemet)
Artane)
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5 of 71
Definition
- maintain patients breathing
- prevent movement that could cause more damage
- prevent shock
- those with high cervical injuries will require intubation
, - immobilize spine with a neck collar and backboard
- spine should be realigned using a rigid brace or axial traction upon
arrival to the hospital
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Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
for Parkinson's
Emergency care for spinal cord
IICP late/emergent interventions
injury
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6 of 71
Definition
Indications:
- severe traumatic brain injury (GCS <8)
- abnormal CT scan findings
- neurologic deterioration
Types of monitoring:
- intraventricular catheter/external ventricular drain (EVD) - gold
standard
- subarachnoid bolt
- intraparenchymal monitor
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1 of 71
Definition
- colorless clear fluid
- low protein
- few WBC's
- No RBC's
- produced by the choroid plexus (~500mL/day)
- circulates in ventricles and subarachnoid space
- absorbed via arachnoid villi
- obstruction leads to increased ICP
Give this one a try later!
Cerebrospinal fluid MS Pathophysiology
Corticospinal tract Diagnosis of IICP
, Don't know?
2 of 71
Definition
+ Swaying, or inability to maintain position
Cerebellar Lesion
Give this one a try later!
Levodopa + Carbidopa (Sinemet) Dorsal column
Rhomberg's position Lhermitte's sign
Don't know?
3 of 71
Definition
Major pathway for voluntary motor control.
Descending (Motor)
Give this one a try later!
, Corticospinal tract Tectospinal tract
Reticulospinal tract Vestibulospinal tract
Don't know?
4 of 71
Definition
decrease activity of acetylcholine, decreasing tremors
Give this one a try later!
Primary Progressive (PPMS) MAO-B Inhibitors
Anticholinergics (Benztropine,
Levodopa + Carbidopa (Sinemet)
Artane)
Don't know?
5 of 71
Definition
- maintain patients breathing
- prevent movement that could cause more damage
- prevent shock
- those with high cervical injuries will require intubation
, - immobilize spine with a neck collar and backboard
- spine should be realigned using a rigid brace or axial traction upon
arrival to the hospital
Give this one a try later!
Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease
for Parkinson's
Emergency care for spinal cord
IICP late/emergent interventions
injury
Don't know?
6 of 71
Definition
Indications:
- severe traumatic brain injury (GCS <8)
- abnormal CT scan findings
- neurologic deterioration
Types of monitoring:
- intraventricular catheter/external ventricular drain (EVD) - gold
standard
- subarachnoid bolt
- intraparenchymal monitor
Give this one a try later!
