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ADULT HEALTH II FINAL EXAM BANK
2025/2026 | ACCURATE REAL EXAM
VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS |
ADULT HEALTH II FINAL STUDY
GUIDE LATEST UPDATE
VERSION A
Why should the nurse assess the temperature of a patient who complains of a
severe headache? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Fever with a headache is
associated with an infectious process such as meningitis or encephalitis, whereas
headache without fever can be associated with a tumor or intracerebral bleeding.
The most common and aggressive malignant brain tumor is: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Glioblastoma multiforme
How should a nurse assess the gag reflex? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- The nurse
should gently touch each side of the posterior pharyngeal wall with a cotton swab
or suction catheter and note the strength of the gag. The nurse expects to observe a
simultaneous elevation of the uvula and "gag" with stimulation of the posterior
pharynx.
The name for the second cranial nerve - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Optic
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The spread of cancer cells from their primary site - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Metstatic
The name for the seventh cranial nerve - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Facial
A brain tumor arising from supporting structures - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Neuroma
Another term used to describe numbness - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Paresthesias
A ringing sound in the ear - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Tinnitus
A term used to describe double vision - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Diplopia
A brain tumor composed largely of abnormal blood vessels - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Angioma
The treatment that involves the implantation of radiation seeds close or into the
brain tumor - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Bradytherapy
Another term used for a tumor or a lesion - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Neoplasm
Weakness on one side of the body - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Hemaparesis
The name for the tenth cranial nerve - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Vagus
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What types of diagnostic studies would the nurse expect a health care provider to
order for a spinal cord compression? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- X-rays,
radionuclide bone scans, computed tomographic scans, biopsy, and an magnetic
resonance imaging scan.
What test is considered the most accurate, especially for diagnosing spinal cord
compression? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Magnetic resonance imaging scan
Describe the expected medical management for spinal cord compression. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Radiation therapy can be used to decrease the size of
the tremor. Because of the blood-brain barrier, chemotherapy for malignant spinal
cord neoplasms is of limited benefit. Dexamethasone is used temporarily to reduce
edema and improve neurologic function until other treatments can take effect.
Describe the expected surgical intervention for spinal cord compression. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Tumor removal is desirable but not always possible.
The goal is to remove as much tumor as possible while sparing uninvolved
portions of the spina cord to avoid neurologic damage. Microsurgical techniques
have improved the prognosis for patients with intramedullary tumors. Prognosis is
related to the degree of neurologic involvement.
Describe the objectives for preoperative nursing management for spinal cord
compression. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Recognition of neurologic changes
through ongoing assessments, pain control, and the management of altered
activities of daily living. The nurse assesses for weakness, muscle wasting,
spasticity, sensory changes, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and potential
respiratory problems, especially if a cervical tumor is present. The patient is also
evaluated for coagulation deficiencies.
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How should the nurse assess the patient postoperatively for spinal cord
compression? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- The patient is monitored for
deterioration in neurologic status. A sudden onset of neurologic deficit is an
ominous sign and may be due to vertebral collapse associated with spinal cord
infarction. Frequent neurologic checks are carried out, with emphasis on
movement, strength, and sensation in the upper and lower extremities. Staining of
the dressing may indicate leakage of cerebralspinal fluid from the surgical site,
which may lead to serious infection or to an inflammatory reaction in the
surrounding tissues that can cause severe pain in the postoperative period.
The grade of a tumor is based on three criteria: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Cellular density, cell mitosis, appearance
Name the most common brain tumor, representing 33% of all primary brain
tumors: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Meningioma
List four disorders of the hypothalamus that can result from a pituitary adenoma: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Sleep, appetite, temperature, and emotions
List two primary sites of cancer that commonly metastasize to the brain. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Lung and breast cancer
Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure result from compression of the brain
caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Tumor enlargement and edema
Name three visual disturbances that are associated with papilledema. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Decreased visual acuity, diplopia, and visual field deficits
ADULT HEALTH II FINAL EXAM BANK
2025/2026 | ACCURATE REAL EXAM
VERSIONS WITH ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS | EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS |
ADULT HEALTH II FINAL STUDY
GUIDE LATEST UPDATE
VERSION A
Why should the nurse assess the temperature of a patient who complains of a
severe headache? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Fever with a headache is
associated with an infectious process such as meningitis or encephalitis, whereas
headache without fever can be associated with a tumor or intracerebral bleeding.
The most common and aggressive malignant brain tumor is: - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Glioblastoma multiforme
How should a nurse assess the gag reflex? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- The nurse
should gently touch each side of the posterior pharyngeal wall with a cotton swab
or suction catheter and note the strength of the gag. The nurse expects to observe a
simultaneous elevation of the uvula and "gag" with stimulation of the posterior
pharynx.
The name for the second cranial nerve - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Optic
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The spread of cancer cells from their primary site - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Metstatic
The name for the seventh cranial nerve - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Facial
A brain tumor arising from supporting structures - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Neuroma
Another term used to describe numbness - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Paresthesias
A ringing sound in the ear - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Tinnitus
A term used to describe double vision - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Diplopia
A brain tumor composed largely of abnormal blood vessels - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Angioma
The treatment that involves the implantation of radiation seeds close or into the
brain tumor - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Bradytherapy
Another term used for a tumor or a lesion - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Neoplasm
Weakness on one side of the body - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Hemaparesis
The name for the tenth cranial nerve - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Vagus
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What types of diagnostic studies would the nurse expect a health care provider to
order for a spinal cord compression? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- X-rays,
radionuclide bone scans, computed tomographic scans, biopsy, and an magnetic
resonance imaging scan.
What test is considered the most accurate, especially for diagnosing spinal cord
compression? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Magnetic resonance imaging scan
Describe the expected medical management for spinal cord compression. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Radiation therapy can be used to decrease the size of
the tremor. Because of the blood-brain barrier, chemotherapy for malignant spinal
cord neoplasms is of limited benefit. Dexamethasone is used temporarily to reduce
edema and improve neurologic function until other treatments can take effect.
Describe the expected surgical intervention for spinal cord compression. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Tumor removal is desirable but not always possible.
The goal is to remove as much tumor as possible while sparing uninvolved
portions of the spina cord to avoid neurologic damage. Microsurgical techniques
have improved the prognosis for patients with intramedullary tumors. Prognosis is
related to the degree of neurologic involvement.
Describe the objectives for preoperative nursing management for spinal cord
compression. - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Recognition of neurologic changes
through ongoing assessments, pain control, and the management of altered
activities of daily living. The nurse assesses for weakness, muscle wasting,
spasticity, sensory changes, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and potential
respiratory problems, especially if a cervical tumor is present. The patient is also
evaluated for coagulation deficiencies.
, 4|Page
How should the nurse assess the patient postoperatively for spinal cord
compression? - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- The patient is monitored for
deterioration in neurologic status. A sudden onset of neurologic deficit is an
ominous sign and may be due to vertebral collapse associated with spinal cord
infarction. Frequent neurologic checks are carried out, with emphasis on
movement, strength, and sensation in the upper and lower extremities. Staining of
the dressing may indicate leakage of cerebralspinal fluid from the surgical site,
which may lead to serious infection or to an inflammatory reaction in the
surrounding tissues that can cause severe pain in the postoperative period.
The grade of a tumor is based on three criteria: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔-
Cellular density, cell mitosis, appearance
Name the most common brain tumor, representing 33% of all primary brain
tumors: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Meningioma
List four disorders of the hypothalamus that can result from a pituitary adenoma: -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Sleep, appetite, temperature, and emotions
List two primary sites of cancer that commonly metastasize to the brain. -
CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Lung and breast cancer
Symptoms of increased intracranial pressure result from compression of the brain
caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER ✔✔- Tumor enlargement and edema
Name three visual disturbances that are associated with papilledema. - CORRECT
ANSWER ✔✔- Decreased visual acuity, diplopia, and visual field deficits
