NSG 3250 EXAM 3 (LATEST
Update) Adult Health I Questions and
Verified Answers 100% Correct {Grade A} -
Galen
The cerebrum makes up the: _____, ______, ________, and ______ lobes - correct answer
Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital
The brain stem makes up the: _____, _____, and the _____ - correct answer Midbrain,
pons, and medulla
If there is a drop of 2 points or more in the GCS, this indicates a - correct answer
significant clinical change and the MD should be notified
Headaches (cephalgia) s/s include - correct answer significant discomfort that can
interfere with lifestyle
Headaches are caused by __________ in cranium - correct answer blood vessel dilation
,Secondary headaches may indicate - correct answer tumors or aneurysm
Persistent headaches may require _________ - correct answer intervention
What kind of medications would treat headaches? - correct answer Triptans:
****(IMPORTANT)****** (Imitrex)
-vasoconstrictor
-reduce inflammation
-reduce pain
-first line treatment
**Prophylactic meds prevent headaches**
Non-pharmacologic interventions for headache treatments include: - correct answer
Dark room
local heat
massage
avoid foods with taramines
,Ischemic strokes are caused by ________ - correct answer sudden occlusion of
cerebral artery due to thrombus or embolus
due to arthersclerosis (THROMBOSIS)
due to cardiac dysrhythmias (EMBOLISM)
Some manifestations of ischemic stroke include: - correct answer Numbness or
weakness of face, arm, or legs
aphasia
vision loss
mental status change
change in communication
Interventions for ischemic strokes: - correct answer Body positioning to prevent
contractures and compressive neuropathies
ROM 4-5 times a day to prevent DVTs, or VTEs,
, Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by - correct answer Bleeding in the brain secondary
to chronic HTN or an aneurysm
Some manifestations of hemorrhagic strokes include - correct answer having the
"worst headache of my life"
alteration of LOC
seizures
sudden onset of agitation (priority)
changes in pupils
Being unarousable, unconsciousness, and unresponsiveness are indicators of -
correct answer Coma
Unresponsiveness to environment, makes no movement or sounds but can open eyes
is called _______ - correct answer Akinetic mutism
devoid of cognitive function but has sleep-wake cycles - correct answer persistent
vegetative state
Update) Adult Health I Questions and
Verified Answers 100% Correct {Grade A} -
Galen
The cerebrum makes up the: _____, ______, ________, and ______ lobes - correct answer
Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital
The brain stem makes up the: _____, _____, and the _____ - correct answer Midbrain,
pons, and medulla
If there is a drop of 2 points or more in the GCS, this indicates a - correct answer
significant clinical change and the MD should be notified
Headaches (cephalgia) s/s include - correct answer significant discomfort that can
interfere with lifestyle
Headaches are caused by __________ in cranium - correct answer blood vessel dilation
,Secondary headaches may indicate - correct answer tumors or aneurysm
Persistent headaches may require _________ - correct answer intervention
What kind of medications would treat headaches? - correct answer Triptans:
****(IMPORTANT)****** (Imitrex)
-vasoconstrictor
-reduce inflammation
-reduce pain
-first line treatment
**Prophylactic meds prevent headaches**
Non-pharmacologic interventions for headache treatments include: - correct answer
Dark room
local heat
massage
avoid foods with taramines
,Ischemic strokes are caused by ________ - correct answer sudden occlusion of
cerebral artery due to thrombus or embolus
due to arthersclerosis (THROMBOSIS)
due to cardiac dysrhythmias (EMBOLISM)
Some manifestations of ischemic stroke include: - correct answer Numbness or
weakness of face, arm, or legs
aphasia
vision loss
mental status change
change in communication
Interventions for ischemic strokes: - correct answer Body positioning to prevent
contractures and compressive neuropathies
ROM 4-5 times a day to prevent DVTs, or VTEs,
, Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by - correct answer Bleeding in the brain secondary
to chronic HTN or an aneurysm
Some manifestations of hemorrhagic strokes include - correct answer having the
"worst headache of my life"
alteration of LOC
seizures
sudden onset of agitation (priority)
changes in pupils
Being unarousable, unconsciousness, and unresponsiveness are indicators of -
correct answer Coma
Unresponsiveness to environment, makes no movement or sounds but can open eyes
is called _______ - correct answer Akinetic mutism
devoid of cognitive function but has sleep-wake cycles - correct answer persistent
vegetative state
