NUR EXAM 2 176 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What is required for optimal brain There must be a consistent flow of
blood to the function regarding blood flow? brain.
What is necessary for adequate There must be adequate transmission
of nerve nerve impulse transmission? impulses across neuronal
synapses by
neurotransmitters.
Why is glucose regulation important A constant glucose supply is
needed to maintain for the brain? optimal brain function.
What are the risk factors for issues Elderly, young children,
adolescents, and young related to intracranial regulation? adults.
What does the Glasgow Coma Scale It measures level of consciousness
(LOC) based on measure? eye opening, verbal response, and
motor
response.
What is the score range for mild, Mild: 13-15, Moderate: 9-12, Severe:
3-8. moderate, and severe brain injury on
the Glasgow Coma Scale?
What diagnostic test cannot be Lumbar puncture, as it can cause brain
herniation performed on a patient with due to sudden pressure shifts.
increased intracranial pressure
(IICP)?
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
What is required for optimal brain There must be a consistent flow of
blood to the function regarding blood flow? brain.
What is necessary for adequate There must be adequate transmission
of nerve nerve impulse transmission? impulses across neuronal
synapses by
neurotransmitters.
Why is glucose regulation important A constant glucose supply is
needed to maintain for the brain? optimal brain function.
What are the risk factors for issues Elderly, young children,
adolescents, and young related to intracranial regulation? adults.
What does the Glasgow Coma Scale It measures level of consciousness
(LOC) based on measure? eye opening, verbal response, and
motor
response.
What is the score range for mild, Mild: 13-15, Moderate: 9-12, Severe:
3-8. moderate, and severe brain injury on
the Glasgow Coma Scale?
What diagnostic test cannot be Lumbar puncture, as it can cause brain
herniation performed on a patient with due to sudden pressure shifts.
increased intracranial pressure
(IICP)?
