NUR 265 Exam 3 Review 2026 Questions and Answers

NUR 265 Exam 3 Review 2026
Questions and Answers . Latest
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Complications of TBI include? - Correct Answer: Secondary injury, hypotension decreased cerebral
percussion.



NSG for tbi? - Correct Answer: Maintain O2, monitor for S/S of ICP, Check drainage for glucose/halo sign,
hyperventilate pt to blow off CO2. Midline positioning, stay on backboard & do not remove C-collar.
ABC's!!! No hip flexing, log roll, elevate HOB.



S/S of increased ICP - Correct Answer: Early: Change in LOC, agitation, headache, and vomiting.

Late: Pupillary dilation, compression and loss of reflexes.



Medication that can lower ICP? - Correct Answer: Mannitol



High spinal chord injuries have a huge risk of causing? - Correct Answer: Respiratory compromise



What is Cushing's triad? - Correct Answer: Widened Pulse pressure

bradycardia

irregular respirations



What is decorticate posturing? - Correct Answer: Extremities are pointing towards the "core" meaning
severe brain damage



What is decerebrate posturing? - Correct Answer: Extremities are pointing away from the core.



ICP NSG? - Correct Answer: Avoid coughing, straining, gagging.

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