NURS 3303 - Patho Exam 4 Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
An increase in intracranial pressure results in
a. increase in production of CSF fluid
b. Peripheral hypotension
c. cerebral tissue hypoxia
d. hydrocephalus -
correct answer ✅c. cerebral tissue hypoxia
- Increased ICP causes brain tissue hypoxia
Cushing's Reflex is triggered by the body's attempt to increase
blood flow to the brain. This is manifested by (choose all the apply)
a. systemic vasoconstriction (> Increased BP)
b. Decreased pulse pressure
c. Increased respirations
d. Lower heart rate -
correct answer ✅a. systemic vasoconstriction (> Increased BP)
d. Lower heart rate
Cushing's Reflex: increased vasoconstriction (increased BP) to move
more blood into the brain, carotid baroreceptors lower pulse rate,
,NURS 3303 - Patho Exam 4 Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
respirations decrease. Pulse pressure widens or increases as ICP
increases.
Increased intracranial pressure symptoms include (choose all that
apply):
a. Decreased LOC
b. Headache
c. Papilledema
d. Projectile vomiting -
correct answer ✅ALL of the above
Which statements accurately describe a concussion? (choose all
that apply)
a. Injury due to penetration of sharp object
b. Most common type of traumatic brain injury
c. Includes fractured skull
d. Caused by sudden excessive movement of the brain that can
cause loss of consciousness -
correct answer ✅b. Most common type of traumatic brain injury
d. Caused by sudden excessive movement of the brain that can
cause loss of consciousness
, NURS 3303 - Patho Exam 4 Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Concussions, a closed head injury are common and occur as a result
of sudden excessive movement of the brain that disrupts normal
brain function and can cause loss of consciousness.
During routine assessment, the patient is noticeably more lethargic
and cannot answer questions. The change in level of consciousness
is considered to be
a. Motor reflex response to injury
b. Reflexive response
c. Indicative of change in cerebral function
d. Impacts respiratory and pulse rate -
correct answer ✅c. Indicative of change in cerebral function
Change in LOC are indicative of a change in brain function.
Assessment of LOC is a critical index of brain function.
A client is admitted with loss of motion on the right side and
inability to speak. You suspect a lesion in the brain where?
a. Left parietal area
b. Right occipital area
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
An increase in intracranial pressure results in
a. increase in production of CSF fluid
b. Peripheral hypotension
c. cerebral tissue hypoxia
d. hydrocephalus -
correct answer ✅c. cerebral tissue hypoxia
- Increased ICP causes brain tissue hypoxia
Cushing's Reflex is triggered by the body's attempt to increase
blood flow to the brain. This is manifested by (choose all the apply)
a. systemic vasoconstriction (> Increased BP)
b. Decreased pulse pressure
c. Increased respirations
d. Lower heart rate -
correct answer ✅a. systemic vasoconstriction (> Increased BP)
d. Lower heart rate
Cushing's Reflex: increased vasoconstriction (increased BP) to move
more blood into the brain, carotid baroreceptors lower pulse rate,
,NURS 3303 - Patho Exam 4 Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
respirations decrease. Pulse pressure widens or increases as ICP
increases.
Increased intracranial pressure symptoms include (choose all that
apply):
a. Decreased LOC
b. Headache
c. Papilledema
d. Projectile vomiting -
correct answer ✅ALL of the above
Which statements accurately describe a concussion? (choose all
that apply)
a. Injury due to penetration of sharp object
b. Most common type of traumatic brain injury
c. Includes fractured skull
d. Caused by sudden excessive movement of the brain that can
cause loss of consciousness -
correct answer ✅b. Most common type of traumatic brain injury
d. Caused by sudden excessive movement of the brain that can
cause loss of consciousness
, NURS 3303 - Patho Exam 4 Review
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Concussions, a closed head injury are common and occur as a result
of sudden excessive movement of the brain that disrupts normal
brain function and can cause loss of consciousness.
During routine assessment, the patient is noticeably more lethargic
and cannot answer questions. The change in level of consciousness
is considered to be
a. Motor reflex response to injury
b. Reflexive response
c. Indicative of change in cerebral function
d. Impacts respiratory and pulse rate -
correct answer ✅c. Indicative of change in cerebral function
Change in LOC are indicative of a change in brain function.
Assessment of LOC is a critical index of brain function.
A client is admitted with loss of motion on the right side and
inability to speak. You suspect a lesion in the brain where?
a. Left parietal area
b. Right occipital area
