NUR 5461 QUIZZES 1, 2,3,4,5 AND 6
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ An older adult who abuses alcohol has fallen and is diagnosed with a
hematoma that is located on the top of the brain. What type of hematoma fits
the description?1. subdural2. epidural3. extradural 4. intracerebral.
Answer: Subdural
◍ ACEI + Dihydropyridine CCB.
Answer: AY improve outcomes BETTER than ACEI+HCTZ• ACEI reduces
edema due to the dihydropyridine- i.e., amlodipine• Use ARBs when
patients cannot tolerate ACEIAlskiren (Tekturna) for those that can not
tolerate either-Remember the ACCOMPLISH trial ACEI/CCB best outcome
in lowering BP82.
◍ A women has sustained a traumatic brain injury. She is able to follow
simple commands and can manipulate objects. What term describes this
state?1. Coma2. Vegetative3. Minimally conscious4. Locked in syndrome.
Answer: 3. Minimally conscious
◍ What is the preferred source of carbohydrates for older adults?.
Answer: Complex carbohydrates as the preferred fiber source
◍ What are the two classes of Non-dihydropyridines?.
Answer: Phenylalkylamines and Benzothiazepines.
◍ Which statement is true regarding migraine?1. an EEG can be used to
confirm diagnosis of a migraine headache2. migraines occur most frequently
before and during menses3. migraine is not linked with any other disorder4.
Drug therapy always includes the administration of narcotics.
Answer: Migraines occur most frequently before and during menses. An
, EEG can be used to confirm diagnosis of a migraine headache
◍ An individual sustains a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) that results in left
sided paralysis. Which describes this condition?1. Hemiplegia2.
Paraplegia3. Diplegia4. Quadriplegia.
Answer: 1. Hemiplegia
◍ What unusual effect have Calcium Channel Blockers shown in male
laboratory rats?.
Answer: They can cause infertility.
◍ Risk Factors for ADEs•.
Answer: 6 or more concurrent chronicconditions• 12 or more doses of
drugs/day• 9 or more medications• Prior adverse drug reaction• Low body
weight or low BMI• Age 85 or older• Estimated Cr Cl < 50 mL/min208
◍ What do Calcium Channel Blockers inhibit?.
Answer: Calcium passage.
◍ Pharmacokinetics.
Answer: the study of the absorption, distribution, biotransformation, and
excretion of drugs
◍ Which statement is true regarding spinal shock?.
Answer: It is characterized by a complete loss of reflex function
◍ Action.
Answer: Modify behavior, experiences, or environment to overcome Praise
any behavior changes—indicates desire for lifestyle
◍ What is the definition of perceptual dominance?1. Duration of time or
intensity before overt pain responses is regulated2. Pain at one location may
mask pain at another location3. Repeated exposure to pain4. The point at
which pain is perceived.
Answer: 2. Pain at one location may mask pain at another location
◍ What effect does a Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD) have on metabolic rate?.
Answer: It causes decreased metabolic rate
, ◍ What is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)?.
Answer: A method to measure blood pressure over a 24-hour period while
the patient goes about their daily activities.
◍ A person is in status epilepticus. What are the greatest concerns when
treating this individual?.
Answer: Cerebral hypoxia, aspiration
◍ precontemplation stage.
Answer: stage w/ no intention to change behavior, denial and feels immune
to threat
◍ Which mechanism of heat loss involves electromagnetic waves?.
Answer: Radiation
◍ An individual arrives in the emergency department in a coma with a
possible drug overdose. Which drugs would cause the pupils to be dilated
and fixed?.
Answer: Atropine, Scopolamine
◍ The Five A's model.
Answer: Address agenda, assess, advise, assist, arrange follow up
◍ A person experiences a vertebral fracture in which the C1 vertebra is
fractured into several fragments. This type of fracture can be described as
which of the following?1. simple2. compressed3. comminuted4. wedge.
Answer: Comminuted
◍ Vomiting is a result of a CNS injury caused by which of the following?.
Answer: Involvement of the vestibular nuclei
◍ What does arginine supplementation decrease?.
Answer: The production of inflammatory mediators and infectious
complications
◍ What are the characteristics of Alzheimer disease? Select all that apply1.
rapid onset2. Memory loss3. Increased irritability4. Anxiety and depression.
Answer: Memory loss, increased irritability, anxiety and depression
ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ An older adult who abuses alcohol has fallen and is diagnosed with a
hematoma that is located on the top of the brain. What type of hematoma fits
the description?1. subdural2. epidural3. extradural 4. intracerebral.
Answer: Subdural
◍ ACEI + Dihydropyridine CCB.
Answer: AY improve outcomes BETTER than ACEI+HCTZ• ACEI reduces
edema due to the dihydropyridine- i.e., amlodipine• Use ARBs when
patients cannot tolerate ACEIAlskiren (Tekturna) for those that can not
tolerate either-Remember the ACCOMPLISH trial ACEI/CCB best outcome
in lowering BP82.
◍ A women has sustained a traumatic brain injury. She is able to follow
simple commands and can manipulate objects. What term describes this
state?1. Coma2. Vegetative3. Minimally conscious4. Locked in syndrome.
Answer: 3. Minimally conscious
◍ What is the preferred source of carbohydrates for older adults?.
Answer: Complex carbohydrates as the preferred fiber source
◍ What are the two classes of Non-dihydropyridines?.
Answer: Phenylalkylamines and Benzothiazepines.
◍ Which statement is true regarding migraine?1. an EEG can be used to
confirm diagnosis of a migraine headache2. migraines occur most frequently
before and during menses3. migraine is not linked with any other disorder4.
Drug therapy always includes the administration of narcotics.
Answer: Migraines occur most frequently before and during menses. An
, EEG can be used to confirm diagnosis of a migraine headache
◍ An individual sustains a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) that results in left
sided paralysis. Which describes this condition?1. Hemiplegia2.
Paraplegia3. Diplegia4. Quadriplegia.
Answer: 1. Hemiplegia
◍ What unusual effect have Calcium Channel Blockers shown in male
laboratory rats?.
Answer: They can cause infertility.
◍ Risk Factors for ADEs•.
Answer: 6 or more concurrent chronicconditions• 12 or more doses of
drugs/day• 9 or more medications• Prior adverse drug reaction• Low body
weight or low BMI• Age 85 or older• Estimated Cr Cl < 50 mL/min208
◍ What do Calcium Channel Blockers inhibit?.
Answer: Calcium passage.
◍ Pharmacokinetics.
Answer: the study of the absorption, distribution, biotransformation, and
excretion of drugs
◍ Which statement is true regarding spinal shock?.
Answer: It is characterized by a complete loss of reflex function
◍ Action.
Answer: Modify behavior, experiences, or environment to overcome Praise
any behavior changes—indicates desire for lifestyle
◍ What is the definition of perceptual dominance?1. Duration of time or
intensity before overt pain responses is regulated2. Pain at one location may
mask pain at another location3. Repeated exposure to pain4. The point at
which pain is perceived.
Answer: 2. Pain at one location may mask pain at another location
◍ What effect does a Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD) have on metabolic rate?.
Answer: It causes decreased metabolic rate
, ◍ What is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)?.
Answer: A method to measure blood pressure over a 24-hour period while
the patient goes about their daily activities.
◍ A person is in status epilepticus. What are the greatest concerns when
treating this individual?.
Answer: Cerebral hypoxia, aspiration
◍ precontemplation stage.
Answer: stage w/ no intention to change behavior, denial and feels immune
to threat
◍ Which mechanism of heat loss involves electromagnetic waves?.
Answer: Radiation
◍ An individual arrives in the emergency department in a coma with a
possible drug overdose. Which drugs would cause the pupils to be dilated
and fixed?.
Answer: Atropine, Scopolamine
◍ The Five A's model.
Answer: Address agenda, assess, advise, assist, arrange follow up
◍ A person experiences a vertebral fracture in which the C1 vertebra is
fractured into several fragments. This type of fracture can be described as
which of the following?1. simple2. compressed3. comminuted4. wedge.
Answer: Comminuted
◍ Vomiting is a result of a CNS injury caused by which of the following?.
Answer: Involvement of the vestibular nuclei
◍ What does arginine supplementation decrease?.
Answer: The production of inflammatory mediators and infectious
complications
◍ What are the characteristics of Alzheimer disease? Select all that apply1.
rapid onset2. Memory loss3. Increased irritability4. Anxiety and depression.
Answer: Memory loss, increased irritability, anxiety and depression
