NUR 445 Exam 3 Study Guide updated
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Neurological status - CORRECT ANSWER -Assessment of brain function and reflexes
Altered mental status - CORRECT ANSWER -Change in cognitive function or
consciousness
Weakness - CORRECT ANSWER -Lack of strength or energy in the body
Numbness/tingling - CORRECT ANSWER -Loss of sensation or abnormal sensation in
the body
Abnormal reflexes - CORRECT ANSWER -Unusual responses to stimuli
Slurred speech - CORRECT ANSWER -Difficulty speaking clearly and coherently
Sudden weakness on one side of body - CORRECT ANSWER -Rapid loss of strength on
one side of the body
Posturing - CORRECT ANSWER -Abnormal body positioning
Decerebrate - CORRECT ANSWER -Arms and legs extended and hands rotated outward
Decorticate - CORRECT ANSWER -Arms and legs flexing and turning inward
, Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (titrating sedatives) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Assessment of patient's level of sedation or agitation
Brain Tumor - CORRECT ANSWER -Abnormal growth of cells in the brain
Corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWER -Medications contraindicated for brain tumors
NSAIDS - CORRECT ANSWER -Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs contraindicated
for brain tumors
Aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER -Medication contraindicated for brain tumors
Chemo drugs - CORRECT ANSWER -Chemotherapy medications used to treat cancer
Headaches - CORRECT ANSWER -Pain or discomfort in the head
Seizures - CORRECT ANSWER -Sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
Cognitive changes - CORRECT ANSWER -Alterations in thinking, memory, or reasoning
Motor deficits - CORRECT ANSWER -Impairment or loss of movement or coordination
Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER -Loss of clear vision or difficulty focusing
N/V - CORRECT ANSWER -Nausea and vomiting
Increased Intracranial Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -Elevated pressure inside the skull
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Neurological status - CORRECT ANSWER -Assessment of brain function and reflexes
Altered mental status - CORRECT ANSWER -Change in cognitive function or
consciousness
Weakness - CORRECT ANSWER -Lack of strength or energy in the body
Numbness/tingling - CORRECT ANSWER -Loss of sensation or abnormal sensation in
the body
Abnormal reflexes - CORRECT ANSWER -Unusual responses to stimuli
Slurred speech - CORRECT ANSWER -Difficulty speaking clearly and coherently
Sudden weakness on one side of body - CORRECT ANSWER -Rapid loss of strength on
one side of the body
Posturing - CORRECT ANSWER -Abnormal body positioning
Decerebrate - CORRECT ANSWER -Arms and legs extended and hands rotated outward
Decorticate - CORRECT ANSWER -Arms and legs flexing and turning inward
, Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale (titrating sedatives) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Assessment of patient's level of sedation or agitation
Brain Tumor - CORRECT ANSWER -Abnormal growth of cells in the brain
Corticosteroids - CORRECT ANSWER -Medications contraindicated for brain tumors
NSAIDS - CORRECT ANSWER -Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs contraindicated
for brain tumors
Aspirin - CORRECT ANSWER -Medication contraindicated for brain tumors
Chemo drugs - CORRECT ANSWER -Chemotherapy medications used to treat cancer
Headaches - CORRECT ANSWER -Pain or discomfort in the head
Seizures - CORRECT ANSWER -Sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain
Cognitive changes - CORRECT ANSWER -Alterations in thinking, memory, or reasoning
Motor deficits - CORRECT ANSWER -Impairment or loss of movement or coordination
Blurred vision - CORRECT ANSWER -Loss of clear vision or difficulty focusing
N/V - CORRECT ANSWER -Nausea and vomiting
Increased Intracranial Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER -Elevated pressure inside the skull
