NUR 170 Exam 2- STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
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When should you call for a rapid response?
When a patient has showed signs of deterioration but still has a pulse and is breathing
What should the nurse do during the rapid response before the team arrives?
Stay with the patient and assess vitals and ABC's. Call a code blue if the patient stops breathing
or looses a pulse.
When should you call a code blue?
When the patient is not breathing and does not have a pulse
When should you call for help?
If you need assistance but the patient is stable. For example, patient is on the floor and you
need another set of hands.
Can migraines be genetic?
Yes
What are clusters caused by?
An overactive and enlarged hypothalamus
Are migraines more common in males or females?
Females
Are clusters more common in males or females?
Males
Describe the symptoms of a migraine.
,-Unilateral
- Throbbing pain
-Worse with movement
-Photophobia
-N&V
- Can last from 4-72 hours
Describe the symptoms of a cluster headache.
- 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
Where should you place a patient who is experiencing a migraine?
A dark, quiet room, and laying flat
What are some triggers for migraines
Caffeine
Red wine
Stress
MSG
Tyramine
What are some triggers for clusters
Usually lifestyle related
-Stress, anger, anxiety
Can be different for each patient
What does an abortive treatment mean?
Stop it before it starts (usually stop at aura)
What is the problem with Triptan medications?
They can cause ischemia in the heart which can cause a heart attack
What are some medications that can be prescribed for patients who receive migraines almost
daily?
,Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Antiepileptics
When on Triptans you should _______
Report chest pain and use birth control to prevent birth defects
What are common side effects of Triptans?
numbness, tingling, flushing, hot sensation
What is a Percutaneous stereoatctic rhizotomy (PSR)?
A surgical way to get rid of chronic cluster headaches. It is a major brain surgery and is
considered a last resort.
What cranial nerve does the PSR surgery deal with?
Cranial nerve #5
Tonic Clonic seizure
Muscles + Jerking. Used to be called a Grand Mal Seizure.
Who normally experiences an absent seizure?
Children
What is a Myoclonic seuzure?
Bilateral or unilateral extremities
What does posturing tell us about a seizure?
What part of the brain is being affected
What is a seizure?
The misfiring of neurons in the brain
What is epilepsy?
An electrical problem in the brain and they can seize at any given moment
What are some common things that can cause a seizure?
brain injury, tumor, electrolyte imbalance, fever
What is an idiopathic seizure?
, A seizure where the cause is unknown. Just a one time thing and they don't know what caused
it.
What is Decerebrate (posturing)?
brainstem is involved
What is Decoreticate (posturing)?
Higher brain is involved (arms are up pulling into core)
What is the postictal phase?
The "reboot" phase after a seizure. Can take up to 20 minutes for them to wake up.
After a seizure, what do you do the patient?
- Check vitals
- Neuro checks
- Keep them on side
- Allow to rest
- Document (Type, start, stop, posturing)
Why do you keep the patient on their left side during/after a seizure?
So they can maintain their airway
What is a seizure precaution?
- Pad the side rails
- Keep oxygen available
- Airway at bedside
- Suction set-up
Who recieves seizure precautions?
Any patient that may get a seizure (electrolyte imbalance, head injury, fever) or if they have had
one in the past
What medications do seizure patients receive?
Antieleptics
How does medicating a seizure patient work?
Add one drug at a time till it is controlled. If a seizure occurs when patient is in the therapeutic
range, another drug is added.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED
PASS NEWEST VERSION
When should you call for a rapid response?
When a patient has showed signs of deterioration but still has a pulse and is breathing
What should the nurse do during the rapid response before the team arrives?
Stay with the patient and assess vitals and ABC's. Call a code blue if the patient stops breathing
or looses a pulse.
When should you call a code blue?
When the patient is not breathing and does not have a pulse
When should you call for help?
If you need assistance but the patient is stable. For example, patient is on the floor and you
need another set of hands.
Can migraines be genetic?
Yes
What are clusters caused by?
An overactive and enlarged hypothalamus
Are migraines more common in males or females?
Females
Are clusters more common in males or females?
Males
Describe the symptoms of a migraine.
,-Unilateral
- Throbbing pain
-Worse with movement
-Photophobia
-N&V
- Can last from 4-72 hours
Describe the symptoms of a cluster headache.
- 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
Where should you place a patient who is experiencing a migraine?
A dark, quiet room, and laying flat
What are some triggers for migraines
Caffeine
Red wine
Stress
MSG
Tyramine
What are some triggers for clusters
Usually lifestyle related
-Stress, anger, anxiety
Can be different for each patient
What does an abortive treatment mean?
Stop it before it starts (usually stop at aura)
What is the problem with Triptan medications?
They can cause ischemia in the heart which can cause a heart attack
What are some medications that can be prescribed for patients who receive migraines almost
daily?
,Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Antiepileptics
When on Triptans you should _______
Report chest pain and use birth control to prevent birth defects
What are common side effects of Triptans?
numbness, tingling, flushing, hot sensation
What is a Percutaneous stereoatctic rhizotomy (PSR)?
A surgical way to get rid of chronic cluster headaches. It is a major brain surgery and is
considered a last resort.
What cranial nerve does the PSR surgery deal with?
Cranial nerve #5
Tonic Clonic seizure
Muscles + Jerking. Used to be called a Grand Mal Seizure.
Who normally experiences an absent seizure?
Children
What is a Myoclonic seuzure?
Bilateral or unilateral extremities
What does posturing tell us about a seizure?
What part of the brain is being affected
What is a seizure?
The misfiring of neurons in the brain
What is epilepsy?
An electrical problem in the brain and they can seize at any given moment
What are some common things that can cause a seizure?
brain injury, tumor, electrolyte imbalance, fever
What is an idiopathic seizure?
, A seizure where the cause is unknown. Just a one time thing and they don't know what caused
it.
What is Decerebrate (posturing)?
brainstem is involved
What is Decoreticate (posturing)?
Higher brain is involved (arms are up pulling into core)
What is the postictal phase?
The "reboot" phase after a seizure. Can take up to 20 minutes for them to wake up.
After a seizure, what do you do the patient?
- Check vitals
- Neuro checks
- Keep them on side
- Allow to rest
- Document (Type, start, stop, posturing)
Why do you keep the patient on their left side during/after a seizure?
So they can maintain their airway
What is a seizure precaution?
- Pad the side rails
- Keep oxygen available
- Airway at bedside
- Suction set-up
Who recieves seizure precautions?
Any patient that may get a seizure (electrolyte imbalance, head injury, fever) or if they have had
one in the past
What medications do seizure patients receive?
Antieleptics
How does medicating a seizure patient work?
Add one drug at a time till it is controlled. If a seizure occurs when patient is in the therapeutic
range, another drug is added.
