NUR 242 Final Exam Study Guide
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - CORRECT ANSWER - Elevated pressure within
the skull affecting brain function.
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluid surrounding the brain and
spinal cord.
Monro-Kellie Theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Increased cranial content alters volume of
others.
Ataxia - CORRECT ANSWER - Impaired coordination affecting gait and movement.
Cheyne-Stokes Respiration - CORRECT ANSWER - Pattern of breathing with alternating
periods of apnea.
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) - CORRECT ANSWER - Pressure needed for adequate
blood flow to the brain.
Normal CPP Range - CORRECT ANSWER - 70-100 mmHg for adequate brain perfusion.
Glasgow Coma Scale - CORRECT ANSWER - Scale measuring consciousness level from
3 to 15.
Alteplase - CORRECT ANSWER - Clot-dissolving medication for ischemic stroke
patients.
, Epidural Hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER - Collection of blood between skull and dura
mater.
Decorticate Posturing - CORRECT ANSWER - Flexed arms, extended legs indicating
severe brain injury.
Decerebrate Posturing - CORRECT ANSWER - Extended arms and legs indicating
brainstem damage.
Autonomic Dysreflexia - CORRECT ANSWER - Exaggerated autonomic response due to
spinal injury.
Signs of Autonomic Dysreflexia - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypertension, headache,
sweating, and bradycardia.
Baclofen - CORRECT ANSWER - Medication used to treat muscle spasms.
Mannitol - CORRECT ANSWER - Osmotic diuretic reducing intracranial pressure.
Phenobarbital - CORRECT ANSWER - Medication for seizure control in ICP cases.
Halo Vest - CORRECT ANSWER - Device immobilizing the head and neck post-injury.
Basilar Fractures - CORRECT ANSWER - Fractures at the base of the skull.
CSF Leakage Tests - CORRECT ANSWER - Glucose testing to confirm CSF presence.
Complications of Increased ICP - CORRECT ANSWER - Includes DI, SIADH, and brain
death.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - CORRECT ANSWER - Elevated pressure within
the skull affecting brain function.
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) - CORRECT ANSWER - Fluid surrounding the brain and
spinal cord.
Monro-Kellie Theory - CORRECT ANSWER - Increased cranial content alters volume of
others.
Ataxia - CORRECT ANSWER - Impaired coordination affecting gait and movement.
Cheyne-Stokes Respiration - CORRECT ANSWER - Pattern of breathing with alternating
periods of apnea.
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) - CORRECT ANSWER - Pressure needed for adequate
blood flow to the brain.
Normal CPP Range - CORRECT ANSWER - 70-100 mmHg for adequate brain perfusion.
Glasgow Coma Scale - CORRECT ANSWER - Scale measuring consciousness level from
3 to 15.
Alteplase - CORRECT ANSWER - Clot-dissolving medication for ischemic stroke
patients.
, Epidural Hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER - Collection of blood between skull and dura
mater.
Decorticate Posturing - CORRECT ANSWER - Flexed arms, extended legs indicating
severe brain injury.
Decerebrate Posturing - CORRECT ANSWER - Extended arms and legs indicating
brainstem damage.
Autonomic Dysreflexia - CORRECT ANSWER - Exaggerated autonomic response due to
spinal injury.
Signs of Autonomic Dysreflexia - CORRECT ANSWER - Hypertension, headache,
sweating, and bradycardia.
Baclofen - CORRECT ANSWER - Medication used to treat muscle spasms.
Mannitol - CORRECT ANSWER - Osmotic diuretic reducing intracranial pressure.
Phenobarbital - CORRECT ANSWER - Medication for seizure control in ICP cases.
Halo Vest - CORRECT ANSWER - Device immobilizing the head and neck post-injury.
Basilar Fractures - CORRECT ANSWER - Fractures at the base of the skull.
CSF Leakage Tests - CORRECT ANSWER - Glucose testing to confirm CSF presence.
Complications of Increased ICP - CORRECT ANSWER - Includes DI, SIADH, and brain
death.
