NSG 3280 Pathophysiology Galen College Of Nursing | Exam 3 Practice Questions And Answers |
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Explain the difference between primary and secondary injury? Pg. 892 - (ANSWER)primary - occurs
immediately at the onset of brain injury
secondary - development of further neuro damage and changes from a primary injury can change the
brain for years to follow
What happens when there is pressure on cranial nerve III? Pg. 901 - (ANSWER)sluggish constriction of
the pupil can indicate increased ICP
What would the eye do in a pt who has a severe brainstem impairment? p 902 -
(ANSWER)Oculovestibular reflex - eyes remain fixed like a doll
Where does a polar brain injury take place? p 903 - (ANSWER)polar injuries (coup contrecoup) occur as a
consequence of the brain shifting within the skull and meninges during he course of an acceleration-
deceleration movement, resulting in local injury at two opposite poles of the brain
Who is most at risk for epidural bleeding? p 903-904 - (ANSWER)fracture of the temporal bone
history of primary brain injury
concussion
falls
over 60
Who is at greatest risk for ischemic stroke? p 906 - (ANSWER)pts over 50 with a catorid bruit
a-fib pts
Hx of a TIA
Concussion
falls
over 60 yrs old
, NSG 3280 Pathophysiology Galen College Of Nursing | Exam 3 Practice Questions And Answers |
Updated Tests
What would a nurse expect to find in a pts history of hemorrhagic stroke? p 906 - (ANSWER)record of an
extremely high BP
Hx of continuous aspirin use
long standing hypertension
What is an aneurysm? p 909-910 - (ANSWER)weakening of the blood vessel wall
Blood present in the CSF would indicate what type of hemorrhage? p 905 - (ANSWER)subarachnoid
hemorrhage
What type of seizure involves both hemispheres of the brain? p 917 - (ANSWER)partial seizure:
secondary generalized
Movement of the tympanic membrane in the ear initiates movement of the malleolus, whereas
movement of the oval window causes movement of the: - (ANSWER)Perilymph
In the eye, the effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation is: - (ANSWER)Pupillary edema
Vertigo commonly occurs with the auditory disorder called: - (ANSWER)Meniere disease
Conductive hearing disorders are a result of pathologic lesions of the: - (ANSWER)External and/or middle
ear
Ossification of the bones of the middle ear is an example of: - (ANSWER)A conductive abnormality
Otitis media commonly occurs in children with: - (ANSWER)Eustachian tube dysfunction
An irregular curvature of the cornea or lens results in: - (ANSWER)Astigmatism
Updated Tests
Explain the difference between primary and secondary injury? Pg. 892 - (ANSWER)primary - occurs
immediately at the onset of brain injury
secondary - development of further neuro damage and changes from a primary injury can change the
brain for years to follow
What happens when there is pressure on cranial nerve III? Pg. 901 - (ANSWER)sluggish constriction of
the pupil can indicate increased ICP
What would the eye do in a pt who has a severe brainstem impairment? p 902 -
(ANSWER)Oculovestibular reflex - eyes remain fixed like a doll
Where does a polar brain injury take place? p 903 - (ANSWER)polar injuries (coup contrecoup) occur as a
consequence of the brain shifting within the skull and meninges during he course of an acceleration-
deceleration movement, resulting in local injury at two opposite poles of the brain
Who is most at risk for epidural bleeding? p 903-904 - (ANSWER)fracture of the temporal bone
history of primary brain injury
concussion
falls
over 60
Who is at greatest risk for ischemic stroke? p 906 - (ANSWER)pts over 50 with a catorid bruit
a-fib pts
Hx of a TIA
Concussion
falls
over 60 yrs old
, NSG 3280 Pathophysiology Galen College Of Nursing | Exam 3 Practice Questions And Answers |
Updated Tests
What would a nurse expect to find in a pts history of hemorrhagic stroke? p 906 - (ANSWER)record of an
extremely high BP
Hx of continuous aspirin use
long standing hypertension
What is an aneurysm? p 909-910 - (ANSWER)weakening of the blood vessel wall
Blood present in the CSF would indicate what type of hemorrhage? p 905 - (ANSWER)subarachnoid
hemorrhage
What type of seizure involves both hemispheres of the brain? p 917 - (ANSWER)partial seizure:
secondary generalized
Movement of the tympanic membrane in the ear initiates movement of the malleolus, whereas
movement of the oval window causes movement of the: - (ANSWER)Perilymph
In the eye, the effect of sympathetic nervous system stimulation is: - (ANSWER)Pupillary edema
Vertigo commonly occurs with the auditory disorder called: - (ANSWER)Meniere disease
Conductive hearing disorders are a result of pathologic lesions of the: - (ANSWER)External and/or middle
ear
Ossification of the bones of the middle ear is an example of: - (ANSWER)A conductive abnormality
Otitis media commonly occurs in children with: - (ANSWER)Eustachian tube dysfunction
An irregular curvature of the cornea or lens results in: - (ANSWER)Astigmatism
