NUR 445 Exam 3 Study Guide Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!.

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NUR 445 Exam 3 Study Guide Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!



Neurological status - ANSWER Assessment of brain function and
reflexes


Altered mental status - ANSWER Change in cognitive function or
consciousness


Weakness - ANSWER Lack of strength or energy in the body


Numbness/tingling - ANSWER Loss of sensation or abnormal
sensation in the body


Abnormal reflexes - ANSWER Unusual responses to stimuli


Slurred speech - ANSWER Difficulty speaking clearly and
coherently


Sudden weakness on one side of body - ANSWER Rapid loss of
strength on one side of the body

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Posturing - ANSWER Abnormal body positioning


Decerebrate - ANSWER Arms and legs extended and hands
rotated outward


Decorticate - ANSWER Arms and legs flexing and turning inward


Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (titrating sedatives) -
ANSWER Assessment of patient's level of sedation or agitation


Brain Tumor - ANSWER Abnormal growth of cells in the brain


Corticosteroids - ANSWER Medications contraindicated for brain
tumors


NSAIDS - ANSWER Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
contraindicated for brain tumors


Aspirin - ANSWER Medication contraindicated for brain tumors