NR 603 CEA EXAM 6 COMPREHENSIVE TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Furosemide.
Answer: Loop diuretic with no role in SAH treatment.
◉ Prednisone.
Answer: Glucocorticoid providing symptomatic relief in SAH.
◉ Tranexamic acid.
Answer: Antifibrinolytic for aneurysm patients, not routine post-
rupture.
◉ Labetalol.
Answer: Beta blocker, used cautiously for elevated BP.
◉ Central Cord Syndrome.
Answer: Motor loss more severe in upper extremities.
◉ Anterior Cord Syndrome.
,Answer: Paraplegia with preserved posterior column function.
◉ Brown-Sequard Syndrome.
Answer: Weakness on one side, sensory loss on opposite.
◉ Complete Cord Transection.
Answer: Loss of all function below the injury.
◉ Cauda Equina Syndrome.
Answer: Low back pain with radiculopathy symptoms.
◉ Epidural Hematoma.
Answer: Lens-shaped hyper-density from middle meningeal artery
tear.
◉ Subdural Hematoma.
Answer: Bleeding between dura mater and brain surface.
◉ Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
Answer: Bleeding in the space between the brain and tissues.
◉ Intracerebral Hemorrhage.
,Answer: Bleeding within the brain tissue itself.
◉ Meningitis.
Answer: Inflammation of protective membranes covering the brain.
◉ Hyperesthesia.
Answer: Increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli.
◉ Mydriasis.
Answer: Dilated pupils, often indicating neurological issues.
◉ Papilledema.
Answer: Swelling of optic disc due to increased intracranial
pressure.
◉ Extensor Plantar Response.
Answer: Neurological sign indicating upper motor neuron lesion.
◉ Mass Effect.
Answer: Displacement of brain structures due to swelling.
◉ Lucid Interval.
, Answer: Period of clarity after head injury before symptoms worsen.
◉ CT Scan.
Answer: Imaging technique used to diagnose brain injuries.
◉ Traumatic Tear.
Answer: Injury causing a rupture in blood vessels.
◉ Subdural hematoma.
Answer: Venous hemorrhage from ruptured bridging veins.
◉ Epidural hematoma.
Answer: Arterial bleeding between skull and dura mater.
◉ Subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Answer: Blood in subarachnoid space from aneurysm rupture.
◉ Intracerebral hemorrhage.
Answer: Blood accumulation in brain tissue due to hypertension.
◉ Meningitis.
Answer: Inflammation of meninges, often with fever.
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Furosemide.
Answer: Loop diuretic with no role in SAH treatment.
◉ Prednisone.
Answer: Glucocorticoid providing symptomatic relief in SAH.
◉ Tranexamic acid.
Answer: Antifibrinolytic for aneurysm patients, not routine post-
rupture.
◉ Labetalol.
Answer: Beta blocker, used cautiously for elevated BP.
◉ Central Cord Syndrome.
Answer: Motor loss more severe in upper extremities.
◉ Anterior Cord Syndrome.
,Answer: Paraplegia with preserved posterior column function.
◉ Brown-Sequard Syndrome.
Answer: Weakness on one side, sensory loss on opposite.
◉ Complete Cord Transection.
Answer: Loss of all function below the injury.
◉ Cauda Equina Syndrome.
Answer: Low back pain with radiculopathy symptoms.
◉ Epidural Hematoma.
Answer: Lens-shaped hyper-density from middle meningeal artery
tear.
◉ Subdural Hematoma.
Answer: Bleeding between dura mater and brain surface.
◉ Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
Answer: Bleeding in the space between the brain and tissues.
◉ Intracerebral Hemorrhage.
,Answer: Bleeding within the brain tissue itself.
◉ Meningitis.
Answer: Inflammation of protective membranes covering the brain.
◉ Hyperesthesia.
Answer: Increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli.
◉ Mydriasis.
Answer: Dilated pupils, often indicating neurological issues.
◉ Papilledema.
Answer: Swelling of optic disc due to increased intracranial
pressure.
◉ Extensor Plantar Response.
Answer: Neurological sign indicating upper motor neuron lesion.
◉ Mass Effect.
Answer: Displacement of brain structures due to swelling.
◉ Lucid Interval.
, Answer: Period of clarity after head injury before symptoms worsen.
◉ CT Scan.
Answer: Imaging technique used to diagnose brain injuries.
◉ Traumatic Tear.
Answer: Injury causing a rupture in blood vessels.
◉ Subdural hematoma.
Answer: Venous hemorrhage from ruptured bridging veins.
◉ Epidural hematoma.
Answer: Arterial bleeding between skull and dura mater.
◉ Subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Answer: Blood in subarachnoid space from aneurysm rupture.
◉ Intracerebral hemorrhage.
Answer: Blood accumulation in brain tissue due to hypertension.
◉ Meningitis.
Answer: Inflammation of meninges, often with fever.
