NUR 176 Exam 1 Questions & Answers (Grade A+).docx

NUR 176 Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
ICP Positioning -
correct answer ✅-Head of bed 30 degrees
-Head and neck straight
-No suctioning
-Stool softeners


ICP care -
correct answer ✅-Pt needs to give brain a rest (no loud noises)
-No room with roommate or by the nurses station


Labs/diagnostic tests for ICP -
correct answer ✅CT, MRI, EEG, XRAY


S/s of early ICP -
correct answer ✅Changes in LOC


Late signs of ICP -
correct answer ✅Cushing triad
-Systolic blood pressure in crease
-Bradycardia
-Irregular resp pattern

, NUR 176 Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
-Blown pupil


What is decorticate posturing? -
correct answer ✅Late sign of IICP; Arms are pulled in


What is decerebrate posturing? -
correct answer ✅Late sign of IICP; arms are extending out


Tests for meningitis -
correct answer ✅Lumbar puncture


What type precaution would you put a PT with meningitis in? -
correct answer ✅Droplet


Brudzinski's sign -
correct answer ✅A positive Brudzinski sign is considered when
neck flexion causes the individual to flex their hips and knees
automatically.


Kernig's sign -
correct answer ✅Resistance, pain, or inability to extend the knee
indicates a positive Kernig sign.