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NSG 3280 pathophysiology Exam 3 Questions and Answers Latest 2026, Exams of Nursing The brain needs which of the two to survive? Oxygen & Glucose ______________________ is a secondary injury to ischemia that can result in free radicals, inflammation and more ischemia. Reperfusion injury

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NSG 3280 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
05/19/2026
ANSWERS LATEST 2026




NSG 3280 pathophysiology Exam 3 Questions and Answers
Latest 2026, Exams of Nursing


The brain needs which of the two to survive?

Oxygen & Glucose




______________________ is a secondary injury to ischemia that can result in free radicals,
inflammation and more ischemia.

Reperfusion injury




What neurotransmitter is responsible for most brain function and results in an influx of calcium?

Glutamate




__________ often kills cells.

Free radicals




Ischemia causes what to occur in the brain within minutes.

Necrosis




The patient presents with headache, nausea, vomiting, blurry vision, and altered LOC the nurse would
suspect ______________.

increased ICP.

, NSG 3280 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
05/19/2026
ANSWERS LATEST 2026




Reperfusion injuries result when oxygen returns to a new area of necrosis and binds to other stuff,
making free radicals.

True




Which of the following is NOT a concern with reperufsion injury?

Increased ICP




_____________________ describes a phenomenon where when one intracranial component changes
the others compensate?

Monro-Kellie doctorine




What is the final stage of increased ICP?

Brain compression/herniation




What increases the risk of midline shift with increased ICP?

Unilateral swelling




What type of TBI happens when the brain shifts duiring acceleration-deceleration movement?

Polar injury (coup-contracoup)




Shaken baby syndrome is an example of ________ TBIs.

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