NUR 445 EXAM 3 REVIEW #3
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NUR 445
EXAM 3 REVIEW STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
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Definition
Mannitol (hyperosmotic) will draw water from the brain back into the
blood to be excreted out.
Give this one a go later!
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome What medication is used to help
(GBS)? decrease cerebral edema?
What medication should be stopped
What are three late signs of
when conducting a neurological
intracranial pressure?
assessment?
Don't know?
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Term
What is pneumonia?
Give this one a go later!
Inability of oxygen rich blood to
Infection of the lungs. reach the brain due to blockage or
bleeding in a vessel.
- Tachycardia
If CO2 or HCO3 are in range.
- Tachypnea
Don't know?
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Definition
No, they cannot receive tPA.
Give this one a go later!
While caring for a client with GBS, you noticed the use of accessory muscles. What
should you do?
, ALS: Would you be concern if the client's skin appears to be "dusty"?
Stroke- Scenario: A client comes in with suspected stroke. However, it was
mentioned that the client had a traumatic brain injury 30 days ago. With that
information in mind, can the patient receive tPA?
What are two early signs and symptoms of respiratory depression?
Don't know?
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Definition
Propofol.
Give this one a go later!
When caring for a client was a chest
What medication is used to assist with
tube, what would you want to see in
breathing?
their room?
What medication should be
What are six signs and symptoms of
stopped when conducting a
ventilator-associated complications?
neurological assessment?
Don't know?
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Definition
Describes an inadequate amount of oxygen at the cellular level.
Remember: Less than 80.
Give this one a go later!
ABG: Describe partially
Describe stroke.
compensated.
Describe a craniotomy. Describe hypoxia.
Don't know?
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Term
ALS: Would you be concern if the client's skin appears to be "dusty"?
Give this one a go later!
False- turn client Q2H, regardless of
Yes, this should be a concern.
if it's night or day.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | NUR 445
EXAM 3 REVIEW STUDY GUIDE &
PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
1 of 88
Definition
Mannitol (hyperosmotic) will draw water from the brain back into the
blood to be excreted out.
Give this one a go later!
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome What medication is used to help
(GBS)? decrease cerebral edema?
What medication should be stopped
What are three late signs of
when conducting a neurological
intracranial pressure?
assessment?
Don't know?
, 2 of 88
Term
What is pneumonia?
Give this one a go later!
Inability of oxygen rich blood to
Infection of the lungs. reach the brain due to blockage or
bleeding in a vessel.
- Tachycardia
If CO2 or HCO3 are in range.
- Tachypnea
Don't know?
3 of 88
Definition
No, they cannot receive tPA.
Give this one a go later!
While caring for a client with GBS, you noticed the use of accessory muscles. What
should you do?
, ALS: Would you be concern if the client's skin appears to be "dusty"?
Stroke- Scenario: A client comes in with suspected stroke. However, it was
mentioned that the client had a traumatic brain injury 30 days ago. With that
information in mind, can the patient receive tPA?
What are two early signs and symptoms of respiratory depression?
Don't know?
4 of 88
Definition
Propofol.
Give this one a go later!
When caring for a client was a chest
What medication is used to assist with
tube, what would you want to see in
breathing?
their room?
What medication should be
What are six signs and symptoms of
stopped when conducting a
ventilator-associated complications?
neurological assessment?
Don't know?
, 5 of 88
Definition
Describes an inadequate amount of oxygen at the cellular level.
Remember: Less than 80.
Give this one a go later!
ABG: Describe partially
Describe stroke.
compensated.
Describe a craniotomy. Describe hypoxia.
Don't know?
6 of 88
Term
ALS: Would you be concern if the client's skin appears to be "dusty"?
Give this one a go later!
False- turn client Q2H, regardless of
Yes, this should be a concern.
if it's night or day.
