NUR 170 Exam 2 Questions and
Answers Latest Updated Graded A+
Abnormal breath sounds: Crackles - ANSWER-Discontinuous sounds caused by air
moving into previously deflated airways. Sounds like "popping" or hair being rolled
between the fingers
Abnormal breath sounds: Friction Rubs - ANSWER-Loud, rough, grating, scratching
sounds caused by the inflamed surfaces of the pleura rubbing together.
Abnormal breath sounds: Wheeze - ANSWER-Squeaky, musical, continuous sounds
associated with air rushing through narrowed airways. Usually do not clear with
coughing.
After a seizure, what do you do the patient? - ANSWER-- Check vitals
- Neuro checks
- Keep them on side
- Allow to rest
- Document (Type, start, stop, posturing)
After discharge, what should the patient do? - ANSWER--Go to a rehab center for
ambulation/speech/ OT/ PT
-Watch their diet
-Watch for S&S of another stroke
After the stroke alert team arrives, how much time do they have to transport the patient
to get a CAT scan? - ANSWER-10 minutes
Are clusters more common in males or females? - ANSWER-Males
Are migraines more common in males or females? - ANSWER-Females
Bitemporal hemianopia - ANSWER-Patient is unable to see out of the "temporal" side of
the eye. When communicating stand in the middle of the patient.
Can migraines be genetic? - ANSWER-Yes
Cranial Nerve II - ANSWER-Optic: central and peripheral vision
, Cranial Nerve III - ANSWER-Occularmotor: Pupillary response
Cranial Nerve IV - ANSWER-Trochlear: Eye movement
Cranial Nerve V - ANSWER-Trigeminal: blink reflex for corneal assessment
Cranial Nerve VI - ANSWER-Abducens: Eye movement
Cranial Nerve VII - ANSWER-Facial: Lacrimal glands and lid closure
Cranial Nerve VIII - ANSWER-Accoustic: Hearing and equalibrium
Define Oxygen Toxicity? - ANSWER-It is related to the concentration of oxygen
delivered, duration of oxygen therapy, and degree of lung disease present.
Describe closed angle glaucoma - ANSWER-Sudden onset pain that radiates over the
face
Headache
N&V
Extreme Pain!!!!
Describe dry macular degeneration. - ANSWER-There is no cure. You can slow the
progression by increasing antioxidants and vitamin B12.
Describe glaucoma - ANSWER-There is no exchange of fluid in the eye so it becomes
ischemic and dies
Describe the symptoms of a cluster headache. - ANSWER-- Unilateral
- Nonthrobbing, excruciating
- Felt deep around eye
- Rhinorrhea
-Occurs at same time of day and on routine basis
-Facial edema
- Occurs usually in spring and fall
Describe the symptoms of a migraine. - ANSWER--Unilateral
- Throbbing pain
-Worse with movement
-Photophobia
-N&V
- Can last from 4-72 hours
Describe wet mascular degeneration. - ANSWER-It is less common. Can be managed
without deterioration. Monthly injections are able to stop the progression.
For Meniere's, what is the common treatment? - ANSWER-Stop smoking
Answers Latest Updated Graded A+
Abnormal breath sounds: Crackles - ANSWER-Discontinuous sounds caused by air
moving into previously deflated airways. Sounds like "popping" or hair being rolled
between the fingers
Abnormal breath sounds: Friction Rubs - ANSWER-Loud, rough, grating, scratching
sounds caused by the inflamed surfaces of the pleura rubbing together.
Abnormal breath sounds: Wheeze - ANSWER-Squeaky, musical, continuous sounds
associated with air rushing through narrowed airways. Usually do not clear with
coughing.
After a seizure, what do you do the patient? - ANSWER-- Check vitals
- Neuro checks
- Keep them on side
- Allow to rest
- Document (Type, start, stop, posturing)
After discharge, what should the patient do? - ANSWER--Go to a rehab center for
ambulation/speech/ OT/ PT
-Watch their diet
-Watch for S&S of another stroke
After the stroke alert team arrives, how much time do they have to transport the patient
to get a CAT scan? - ANSWER-10 minutes
Are clusters more common in males or females? - ANSWER-Males
Are migraines more common in males or females? - ANSWER-Females
Bitemporal hemianopia - ANSWER-Patient is unable to see out of the "temporal" side of
the eye. When communicating stand in the middle of the patient.
Can migraines be genetic? - ANSWER-Yes
Cranial Nerve II - ANSWER-Optic: central and peripheral vision
, Cranial Nerve III - ANSWER-Occularmotor: Pupillary response
Cranial Nerve IV - ANSWER-Trochlear: Eye movement
Cranial Nerve V - ANSWER-Trigeminal: blink reflex for corneal assessment
Cranial Nerve VI - ANSWER-Abducens: Eye movement
Cranial Nerve VII - ANSWER-Facial: Lacrimal glands and lid closure
Cranial Nerve VIII - ANSWER-Accoustic: Hearing and equalibrium
Define Oxygen Toxicity? - ANSWER-It is related to the concentration of oxygen
delivered, duration of oxygen therapy, and degree of lung disease present.
Describe closed angle glaucoma - ANSWER-Sudden onset pain that radiates over the
face
Headache
N&V
Extreme Pain!!!!
Describe dry macular degeneration. - ANSWER-There is no cure. You can slow the
progression by increasing antioxidants and vitamin B12.
Describe glaucoma - ANSWER-There is no exchange of fluid in the eye so it becomes
ischemic and dies
Describe the symptoms of a cluster headache. - ANSWER-- Unilateral
- Nonthrobbing, excruciating
- Felt deep around eye
- Rhinorrhea
-Occurs at same time of day and on routine basis
-Facial edema
- Occurs usually in spring and fall
Describe the symptoms of a migraine. - ANSWER--Unilateral
- Throbbing pain
-Worse with movement
-Photophobia
-N&V
- Can last from 4-72 hours
Describe wet mascular degeneration. - ANSWER-It is less common. Can be managed
without deterioration. Monthly injections are able to stop the progression.
For Meniere's, what is the common treatment? - ANSWER-Stop smoking
