NR 341/ NR341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH LATEST FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|A+ GRADE
What are symptoms of a stroke, brain attack, and CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Headache
>>Confusion
>>Seizures
>>Incontinence
>>Vomiting
>>Disorientation
>>Diplopia
@#$%^&*()
>>Ptosis
>>Hypertension
>>Apraxia
>>Decreased Neuromuscular control
>>Memory Impairment
>>Aphasia (L Hemisphere for CVA)
>>Decreased cough/Swallow Reflex
>>Agnosia (Decr. Sensory interpretation)
>>Hemiparesis/hemiplegia
>>Emotional Liability
>>Loss of corneal reflex
>>Homonymous >>Hemianopsia
>>Spatial-Perceptual Defects
What are symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)? - (ANSWER)>>Confusion
>>Vertigo
>>Dysarthria
>>Transient Hemiparesis
>>Temporary Vision Changes
>>Typically lasts less than 1 hours
What are Focal Neurological symptoms? - (ANSWER)>>Paralysis
>>Sensory Loss
>>Language Disorder
>>Reflex Changes
What are the 3 steps to stroke recognition? - (ANSWER)1. Ask person to smile and stick out
tongue
2. Ask person to make a complete sentence
,NR 341/ NR341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH LATEST FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|A+ GRADE
3. Ask person to raise both arms
What are symptoms of CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Hypo/Hypertonia
>>Perceptual Defects
>>Apraxia
>>Loss of voluntary movement on one side
@#$%^&*()
>>Decreased Neuromuscular Control
>>Communication Issues
>>Emotional Lability
>>Impaired judgement and memory
What are causes of CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Atherosclerosis
>>Thrombosis
>>Embolism
>>Cerebral hemorrhage (trauma/tissue damage).
What are symptoms of Right Hemisphere CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Left sided
weakness/Paralyzed left side hemiplegia
>>Perceptual Defects (Vulnerable to Accidents)
>>Spatial-Perceptual Deficits
>>Tends to minimize problems
>>Short attention span
>>Visual field deficits
>>Impaired judgment
>>Impulsive
>>Impaired time concept
What are symptoms of Left Hemisphere CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Right sided
weakness/Paralyzed right side Hemiplegia
>>Aphasia
,NR 341/ NR341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH LATEST FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|A+ GRADE
>>Slow performance
>>Visual field deficits
>>Depression/Anxiety
>>Impaired comprehension
What are diagnostics for CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Neuro Exam
>>Lumbar Puncture
@#$%^&*()
>>CT of the brain
>>MRI
What are pupillary abnormalities associated with CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Pupil on opposite
side of lesion usually larger
>>Conjugate Deviation (looks toward lesion)
>>Homonymous Hemianopsia
What are reversible risk factors for CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Smoking
>>Obesity
>>Increased salt intake
>>Sedentary life
>>Increased stress
>>Oral Birth Control
What are partially reversible risk factors of CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Increased BP
>>Cardiac Valve Disease
>>Dysrhythmias
>>Diabetic Mellitus
>>Increased Cholesteral
What are the non-reversible risk factors for CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Sex
>>Age
>>Race
>>Heredity
What are the nursing goals related to CVA care? - (ANSWER)1) Airway and oxygenation
2) Decreased ICP
3) Nutrition
, NR 341/ NR341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH LATEST FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|A+ GRADE
4) Preserve function
5) Safety
6) Rehabilitation
7) Education
What are causes of cerebral edema? - (ANSWER)>>Cerebral Hemorrhage
>>Cellular Toxins
@#$%^&*()
>>Ischemic Cells
What are causes of dilated cerebral arteries? - (ANSWER)>>Increased PCO2
>>Acidotic State
What are risk factors/Etiology of increased ICP? - (ANSWER)>>Secondary to initial damage
>>Brain tumor
>>Closed head injury
>>Ruptured blood vessels
>>Embolism
>>Thrombosis
>>Ischemia
>>Hydrocephalus
What are manifestations of increased ICP? - (ANSWER)>>Change in LOC >>Vomiting
>>Pupillary changes >>Seizures
>>Papilledema (DOLL'S EYES)
>>HA
>>Decreased Sensory and motor function
>>Posturing changes (Decerebrate, Decorticate, Flaccid)
>>Changes in vitals (Cushing's Triad, late sign)
>>Changes in speech
>>Severe HTN
>>Bradycardia
>>Irregular respiration
>>Restlessness/confusion
CORRECT ANSWERS|A+ GRADE
What are symptoms of a stroke, brain attack, and CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Headache
>>Confusion
>>Seizures
>>Incontinence
>>Vomiting
>>Disorientation
>>Diplopia
@#$%^&*()
>>Ptosis
>>Hypertension
>>Apraxia
>>Decreased Neuromuscular control
>>Memory Impairment
>>Aphasia (L Hemisphere for CVA)
>>Decreased cough/Swallow Reflex
>>Agnosia (Decr. Sensory interpretation)
>>Hemiparesis/hemiplegia
>>Emotional Liability
>>Loss of corneal reflex
>>Homonymous >>Hemianopsia
>>Spatial-Perceptual Defects
What are symptoms of Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)? - (ANSWER)>>Confusion
>>Vertigo
>>Dysarthria
>>Transient Hemiparesis
>>Temporary Vision Changes
>>Typically lasts less than 1 hours
What are Focal Neurological symptoms? - (ANSWER)>>Paralysis
>>Sensory Loss
>>Language Disorder
>>Reflex Changes
What are the 3 steps to stroke recognition? - (ANSWER)1. Ask person to smile and stick out
tongue
2. Ask person to make a complete sentence
,NR 341/ NR341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH LATEST FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|A+ GRADE
3. Ask person to raise both arms
What are symptoms of CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Hypo/Hypertonia
>>Perceptual Defects
>>Apraxia
>>Loss of voluntary movement on one side
@#$%^&*()
>>Decreased Neuromuscular Control
>>Communication Issues
>>Emotional Lability
>>Impaired judgement and memory
What are causes of CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Atherosclerosis
>>Thrombosis
>>Embolism
>>Cerebral hemorrhage (trauma/tissue damage).
What are symptoms of Right Hemisphere CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Left sided
weakness/Paralyzed left side hemiplegia
>>Perceptual Defects (Vulnerable to Accidents)
>>Spatial-Perceptual Deficits
>>Tends to minimize problems
>>Short attention span
>>Visual field deficits
>>Impaired judgment
>>Impulsive
>>Impaired time concept
What are symptoms of Left Hemisphere CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Right sided
weakness/Paralyzed right side Hemiplegia
>>Aphasia
,NR 341/ NR341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH LATEST FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|A+ GRADE
>>Slow performance
>>Visual field deficits
>>Depression/Anxiety
>>Impaired comprehension
What are diagnostics for CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Neuro Exam
>>Lumbar Puncture
@#$%^&*()
>>CT of the brain
>>MRI
What are pupillary abnormalities associated with CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Pupil on opposite
side of lesion usually larger
>>Conjugate Deviation (looks toward lesion)
>>Homonymous Hemianopsia
What are reversible risk factors for CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Smoking
>>Obesity
>>Increased salt intake
>>Sedentary life
>>Increased stress
>>Oral Birth Control
What are partially reversible risk factors of CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Increased BP
>>Cardiac Valve Disease
>>Dysrhythmias
>>Diabetic Mellitus
>>Increased Cholesteral
What are the non-reversible risk factors for CVA? - (ANSWER)>>Sex
>>Age
>>Race
>>Heredity
What are the nursing goals related to CVA care? - (ANSWER)1) Airway and oxygenation
2) Decreased ICP
3) Nutrition
, NR 341/ NR341 COMPLEX ADULT HEALTH LATEST FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|A+ GRADE
4) Preserve function
5) Safety
6) Rehabilitation
7) Education
What are causes of cerebral edema? - (ANSWER)>>Cerebral Hemorrhage
>>Cellular Toxins
@#$%^&*()
>>Ischemic Cells
What are causes of dilated cerebral arteries? - (ANSWER)>>Increased PCO2
>>Acidotic State
What are risk factors/Etiology of increased ICP? - (ANSWER)>>Secondary to initial damage
>>Brain tumor
>>Closed head injury
>>Ruptured blood vessels
>>Embolism
>>Thrombosis
>>Ischemia
>>Hydrocephalus
What are manifestations of increased ICP? - (ANSWER)>>Change in LOC >>Vomiting
>>Pupillary changes >>Seizures
>>Papilledema (DOLL'S EYES)
>>HA
>>Decreased Sensory and motor function
>>Posturing changes (Decerebrate, Decorticate, Flaccid)
>>Changes in vitals (Cushing's Triad, late sign)
>>Changes in speech
>>Severe HTN
>>Bradycardia
>>Irregular respiration
>>Restlessness/confusion
