NURS 1871 Exam 2 – 100+ Q&A | Elimination, Immobility, ICP, Stroke, Pain, Cognition | CSCC 2025

This comprehensive guide includes over 100 high-yield questions and answers for NURS 1871 – Exam 2, tailored for the 2025–2026 academic year at Columbus State Community College (CSCC). The content thoroughly reviews foundational nursing concepts in elimination, mobility, neurological function, pain management, intracranial pressure, and stroke care. It is structured to mirror real exam formats and align with NCLEX-style concept-based nursing education. Students will master assessment and interventions for urinary and bowel elimination issues, including urinary retention, UTIs, incontinence, and complications related to surgical recovery and aging. Nursing care for nasogastric tubes, ileus, and small bowel obstructions is also reviewed, along with related patient education and documentation practices. A major section is devoted to immobility, addressing its systemic effects across the respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and elimination systems. Specific risks such as DVT, pressure ulcers, pneumonia, and contractures are linked to actionable nursing interventions. Students also gain a deep understanding of neurological assessments, including cranial nerve testing, cognition (delirium vs. dementia), and the implications of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), with focused content on Cushing's triad, Glasgow Coma Scale, and stroke signs using BEFAST. Final sections cover pain management (acute vs. chronic, nociceptive vs. neuropathic), sympathetic vs. parasympathetic responses, and the PQRSTU pain assessment model, alongside multimodal and culturally sensitive approaches to pain relief. Recommended for: – Students in ADN, BSN, ASN, or pre-licensure nursing programs – Concept-based nursing courses like Health & Illness, Neurological Care, Foundations, and Adult Health – Exam prep for NCLEX-RN, ATI, HESI, and concept-based testing formats This document provides a full-spectrum, evidence-based study aid for mastering essential nursing concepts tested on mid-program and cumulative exams. Keywords: urinary retention, UTI symptoms, stress incontinence, bowel elimination, ileus, NG tube care, immobility complications, DVT prevention, pressure ulcer stages, ICP signs, Cushing's triad, BEFAST stroke assessment, cranial nerve testing, delirium vs dementia, acute vs chronic pain, PQRSTU pain assessment, nursing interventions, CSCC nursing exam