NSG 3280(Patho) Nclex Reviews For Exam 3 –
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The physiologic change most likely to a. cerebral vasodilation
lead to an increase in intracranial
pressure is
a. cerebral vasodilation.
b. hypernatremia.
c. respiratory hyperventilation.
d. REM sleep.
Manifestations of acute brain ischemia b. sympathetic nervous system activation.
(Cushing reflex) are due primarily to
a. parasympathetic nervous system
activation.
b. sympathetic nervous system
activation.
c. autoregulation of body systems.
d. loss of brainstem reflexes.
,Which group of clinical findings c. Assumes decorticate posture with light touch, no
indicates the poorest neurologic verbal response.
functioning?
a. Spontaneous eye opening,
movement to command, oriented to
self only.
b. Eyes open to light touch on
shoulder, pupils briskly reactive to
light bilaterally.
c. Assumes decorticate posture with
light touch, no verbal response.
d. No eye opening, responds to
painful stimulus by withdrawing.
Acceleration-deceleration movements d. focal injuries occur in two places at opposite
of the head often result in polar poles.
injuries in which:
a. injury is localized to the site of initial
impact.
b. widespread neuronal damage is
incurred.
c. bleeding from venules fills the
subdural space.
d. focal injuries occur in two places at
opposite poles.
Secondary injury after head trauma c. brain injury resulting from the body's response to
refers to: tissue damage.
a. brain injury resulting from the initial
trauma.
b. focal areas of bleeding.
c. brain injury resulting from the
body's response to tissue damage.
d. injury as a result of medical therapy.
,An example of inappropriate C. Hypoventilation
treatment for head trauma would be:
a. head elevation.
b. free water restriction.
c. hypoventilation.
d. bed rest.
Risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke c. acute hypertension.
include:
a. atherosclerosis.
b. dysrhythmias.
c. acute hypertension.
d. sedentary lifestyle.
The stroke etiology with the highest a. intracranial hemorrhage
morbidity and mortality is:
a. intracranial hemorrhage.
b. intracranial thrombosis.
c. intracranial embolization.
d. cardiac arrest.
Clinical manifestations of a stroke d. left-sided muscle weakness and neglect.
within the right cerebral hemisphere
include:
a. cortical blindness.
b. right visual field blindness.
c. expressive and receptive aphasia.
d. left-sided muscle weakness and
neglect.
, The most important preventive B. blood pressure control.
measure for hemorrhagic stroke is:
a. anticoagulation.
b. blood pressure control.
c. thrombolytics.
d. management of dysrhythmias.
In the acute phase of stroke, treatment a. stabilization of respiratory and cardiovascular
is focused on: function.
a. stabilization of respiratory and
cardiovascular function.
b. risk factor modification.
c. prevention of and contractures
spasticity.
d. neurologic rehabilitation.
Cerebral aneurysm is most frequently B. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
the result of:
a. embolic stroke.
b. subarachnoid hemorrhage.
c. subdural hemorrhage.
d. meningitis.
Leakage of CS from the nose or ears c. basilar skull fracture.
is commonly associated with:
a. epidural hematoma.
b. temporal skull fracture.
c. basilar skull fracture.
d. cerebral aneurysm.
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The physiologic change most likely to a. cerebral vasodilation
lead to an increase in intracranial
pressure is
a. cerebral vasodilation.
b. hypernatremia.
c. respiratory hyperventilation.
d. REM sleep.
Manifestations of acute brain ischemia b. sympathetic nervous system activation.
(Cushing reflex) are due primarily to
a. parasympathetic nervous system
activation.
b. sympathetic nervous system
activation.
c. autoregulation of body systems.
d. loss of brainstem reflexes.
,Which group of clinical findings c. Assumes decorticate posture with light touch, no
indicates the poorest neurologic verbal response.
functioning?
a. Spontaneous eye opening,
movement to command, oriented to
self only.
b. Eyes open to light touch on
shoulder, pupils briskly reactive to
light bilaterally.
c. Assumes decorticate posture with
light touch, no verbal response.
d. No eye opening, responds to
painful stimulus by withdrawing.
Acceleration-deceleration movements d. focal injuries occur in two places at opposite
of the head often result in polar poles.
injuries in which:
a. injury is localized to the site of initial
impact.
b. widespread neuronal damage is
incurred.
c. bleeding from venules fills the
subdural space.
d. focal injuries occur in two places at
opposite poles.
Secondary injury after head trauma c. brain injury resulting from the body's response to
refers to: tissue damage.
a. brain injury resulting from the initial
trauma.
b. focal areas of bleeding.
c. brain injury resulting from the
body's response to tissue damage.
d. injury as a result of medical therapy.
,An example of inappropriate C. Hypoventilation
treatment for head trauma would be:
a. head elevation.
b. free water restriction.
c. hypoventilation.
d. bed rest.
Risk factors for hemorrhagic stroke c. acute hypertension.
include:
a. atherosclerosis.
b. dysrhythmias.
c. acute hypertension.
d. sedentary lifestyle.
The stroke etiology with the highest a. intracranial hemorrhage
morbidity and mortality is:
a. intracranial hemorrhage.
b. intracranial thrombosis.
c. intracranial embolization.
d. cardiac arrest.
Clinical manifestations of a stroke d. left-sided muscle weakness and neglect.
within the right cerebral hemisphere
include:
a. cortical blindness.
b. right visual field blindness.
c. expressive and receptive aphasia.
d. left-sided muscle weakness and
neglect.
, The most important preventive B. blood pressure control.
measure for hemorrhagic stroke is:
a. anticoagulation.
b. blood pressure control.
c. thrombolytics.
d. management of dysrhythmias.
In the acute phase of stroke, treatment a. stabilization of respiratory and cardiovascular
is focused on: function.
a. stabilization of respiratory and
cardiovascular function.
b. risk factor modification.
c. prevention of and contractures
spasticity.
d. neurologic rehabilitation.
Cerebral aneurysm is most frequently B. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
the result of:
a. embolic stroke.
b. subarachnoid hemorrhage.
c. subdural hemorrhage.
d. meningitis.
Leakage of CS from the nose or ears c. basilar skull fracture.
is commonly associated with:
a. epidural hematoma.
b. temporal skull fracture.
c. basilar skull fracture.
d. cerebral aneurysm.
