HONDROS NUR 176 EXAM
Embolic -
CORRECT ANSWER Type of stroke when blood clot has traveled through the circulation
to the brain
Ischemic stroke -
CORRECT ANSWER Type of stroke when brain has deficient blood flow, can be either
thrombotic or embolic stroke
Battle's sign -
CORRECT ANSWER A sign that indicates a fracture of a bone of the lower skull.,
appears post-auricular Cerebrovascular ecchymosis (bruise behind the ear) (page 1952)
Stroke -
CORRECT ANSWER Cerebrovascular accident
Decerenate -
CORRECT ANSWER In this response, all four extremities are in rigid extension. (see
illustration on page 1914)
Aneurysm -
CORRECT ANSWER pathological distention or bulge of an artery weakening the artery
wall.
Decadron -
CORRECT ANSWER When giving corticosteroid, concurrently administer medication to
prevent peptic ulcer.
Mannitol -
CORRECT ANSWER Osmotic diuretic which is able to cross the blood brain barrier (BBB)
and decrease ICP
Transient ischemic attack -
,CORRECT ANSWER This event may precede a CVA.
Meningitis -
CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of the lining of the brairn
Heparin -
CORRECT ANSWER Anticoagulant administered SC or IV
Metformin -
CORRECT ANSWER Withhold this medication when patient is scheduled to receive
iodine based contrast dye for diagnostic test.
Warfarin -
CORRECT ANSWER Anticoagulant which affects the INR values.
Wernicke's -
CORRECT ANSWER Area of temporal lobe that is reaponsible for comprehending written
and spoken language.
Encephylitis -
CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of the brain.
Decorticate -
CORRECT ANSWER This response is characterized by flexion of the arms, wrists, and
fingers with adduction of the upper extremities
Dysphagia -
CORRECT ANSWER Difficulty swallowing
Diplopia -
CORRECT ANSWER Double vision
Dysarthria -
,CORRECT ANSWER Difficulty articulating speech.
Thrombotic -
CORRECT ANSWER Type of stroke when cerebral arteries are atherosclerotic
Aphasia -
CORRECT ANSWER Total loss of comprehension and use of language
Vasospasm -
CORRECT ANSWER Narrowing of the arteries caused by a persistent contraction of the
blood vessels
Neutral -
CORRECT ANSWER Position of neck to promote venous drainage, when patient is being
treated for ICP. (see page 1915)
Acyclovir -
CORRECT ANSWER Antiviral medication
Alzheimers -
CORRECT ANSWER Most common form of dementia of people over 65 years of age
Attention -
CORRECT ANSWER Ability to take notice of something found interesting
Ativan -
CORRECT ANSWER Trade name for lorazapam, used to treat breakthrough seizures, not
used for daily seizure control
Aura -
CORRECT ANSWER A perceptual disturbance experienced by some before a seizure
Reasoning -
, CORRECT ANSWER The action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way
Metacognition -
CORRECT ANSWER The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.
Absence seizure -
CORRECT ANSWER Type of seizure that appears as a "staring spell"
Meningitis -
CORRECT ANSWER Infection of the meninges (protective covering the brain). Requires
droplet isolation.
Delirium -
CORRECT ANSWER A state of disturbed consciousness and altered cognition with rapid
onset over hours or days
Memory -
CORRECT ANSWER Recall of past experiences and learning
Creativity -
CORRECT ANSWER The use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the
production of an artistic work
Organic -
CORRECT ANSWER Refers to decreased mental function due to a medical or physical
disease, rather than a psychiatric illness. (see Types of psychiatric Disorders on page 1124)
Dementia -
CORRECT ANSWER Progressive deterioration of all cognitive functions, including
memory, judgement, calculation ability, attention span, and abstract thinking
Encephylitis -
CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
Embolic -
CORRECT ANSWER Type of stroke when blood clot has traveled through the circulation
to the brain
Ischemic stroke -
CORRECT ANSWER Type of stroke when brain has deficient blood flow, can be either
thrombotic or embolic stroke
Battle's sign -
CORRECT ANSWER A sign that indicates a fracture of a bone of the lower skull.,
appears post-auricular Cerebrovascular ecchymosis (bruise behind the ear) (page 1952)
Stroke -
CORRECT ANSWER Cerebrovascular accident
Decerenate -
CORRECT ANSWER In this response, all four extremities are in rigid extension. (see
illustration on page 1914)
Aneurysm -
CORRECT ANSWER pathological distention or bulge of an artery weakening the artery
wall.
Decadron -
CORRECT ANSWER When giving corticosteroid, concurrently administer medication to
prevent peptic ulcer.
Mannitol -
CORRECT ANSWER Osmotic diuretic which is able to cross the blood brain barrier (BBB)
and decrease ICP
Transient ischemic attack -
,CORRECT ANSWER This event may precede a CVA.
Meningitis -
CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of the lining of the brairn
Heparin -
CORRECT ANSWER Anticoagulant administered SC or IV
Metformin -
CORRECT ANSWER Withhold this medication when patient is scheduled to receive
iodine based contrast dye for diagnostic test.
Warfarin -
CORRECT ANSWER Anticoagulant which affects the INR values.
Wernicke's -
CORRECT ANSWER Area of temporal lobe that is reaponsible for comprehending written
and spoken language.
Encephylitis -
CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of the brain.
Decorticate -
CORRECT ANSWER This response is characterized by flexion of the arms, wrists, and
fingers with adduction of the upper extremities
Dysphagia -
CORRECT ANSWER Difficulty swallowing
Diplopia -
CORRECT ANSWER Double vision
Dysarthria -
,CORRECT ANSWER Difficulty articulating speech.
Thrombotic -
CORRECT ANSWER Type of stroke when cerebral arteries are atherosclerotic
Aphasia -
CORRECT ANSWER Total loss of comprehension and use of language
Vasospasm -
CORRECT ANSWER Narrowing of the arteries caused by a persistent contraction of the
blood vessels
Neutral -
CORRECT ANSWER Position of neck to promote venous drainage, when patient is being
treated for ICP. (see page 1915)
Acyclovir -
CORRECT ANSWER Antiviral medication
Alzheimers -
CORRECT ANSWER Most common form of dementia of people over 65 years of age
Attention -
CORRECT ANSWER Ability to take notice of something found interesting
Ativan -
CORRECT ANSWER Trade name for lorazapam, used to treat breakthrough seizures, not
used for daily seizure control
Aura -
CORRECT ANSWER A perceptual disturbance experienced by some before a seizure
Reasoning -
, CORRECT ANSWER The action of thinking about something in a logical, sensible way
Metacognition -
CORRECT ANSWER The awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes.
Absence seizure -
CORRECT ANSWER Type of seizure that appears as a "staring spell"
Meningitis -
CORRECT ANSWER Infection of the meninges (protective covering the brain). Requires
droplet isolation.
Delirium -
CORRECT ANSWER A state of disturbed consciousness and altered cognition with rapid
onset over hours or days
Memory -
CORRECT ANSWER Recall of past experiences and learning
Creativity -
CORRECT ANSWER The use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the
production of an artistic work
Organic -
CORRECT ANSWER Refers to decreased mental function due to a medical or physical
disease, rather than a psychiatric illness. (see Types of psychiatric Disorders on page 1124)
Dementia -
CORRECT ANSWER Progressive deterioration of all cognitive functions, including
memory, judgement, calculation ability, attention span, and abstract thinking
Encephylitis -
CORRECT ANSWER Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
