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HERZING UNIVERSITY NSG 223 MED SURG II EXAM
1 NEWEST 2025 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS FULLY
VERIFIED ANSWERS BRAND NEW VERSION HIGH
YIELD STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL UPDATED PRACTICE
QUESTIONS EXAM PREPARATION GRADED A+
A client with chronic alcoholism and late stage cirrhosis of the liver has significant damage
to Wernicke's area. What data obtained by the nurse is indicative of this damage?
a. The client is unable to ambulate independently.
b. The client does not comprehend written and spoken language but speaks.
c. The client has speech impairment, but is able to comprehend language.
d. The client's left hand is experiencing paralysis. - CORRECT ANSWER nswer: b
Cognitive Level: Analyze
e. -AExplanation: Damage to Wernicke's area in the brain impairs the client's ability to
comprehend written and spoken language, but the client is still able to speak.
A client who sustained head trauma in a motor vehicle crash is determined to have an
increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). What related complications should the nurse be
aware of? Select all that apply.
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a. Brain hypoxia
b. Herniation of the brain
c. Brain compression
d. Paralysis of the lower extremities
e. Urinary retention - CORRECT ANSWER- a, b, c
Cognitive Level: Apply
Explanation: The skull is a rigid container that contains brain tissue, CSF, and blood. The
volume of these components determines ICP. A large increase in any of these factors can
increase ICP. This can cause brain hypoxia (oxygen deprivation), herniation of the brain
(brain contents being pushed through an opening), brain compression (the brain is pushed
against the rigid skull), necrosis (death) of brain tissue in a specific area, or death of the
individual.
A client is having a colonoscopy and suddenly the client's heart rate drops from 72 beats
per minute (BPM) to 52 BPM. What cranial nerve does the nurse determine has been
stimulated?
a. Cranial Nerve I (Olfactory)
b. Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
c. Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal)
d. Cranial Nerve X (Vagus) - CORRECT CORRECT ANSWER: d
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Cognitive Level: Analyze What is the
Action of Atropine?
blocks the effects of acetylcholine at muscarinic cholinergic receptors
What classification is Atropine?
Anticholinergic
What does atropine treat?
Cardiovascular effects such as bradycardia and syncope
What are the side effects of an overdose of Atropine?
- Decreased secretions
- Increased HR
- Decreased GI and Genitourinary tone What is the antidote for Atropine?
Physostigmine at a slow rate of 1 mg/min
What are the effects of rapid administration of Atropine?
- Bradycardia
- Hypersalivation
- Seizures
How long does it take for the peak effects of Atropine IV and IM to take effect?
IV: The peak effect occurs in 2 to 4 minutes
IM: 30 minutes
Nurse assesses for what with Atropine?
HERZING UNIVERSITY NSG 223 MED SURG II EXAM
1 NEWEST 2025 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS FULLY
VERIFIED ANSWERS BRAND NEW VERSION HIGH
YIELD STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL UPDATED PRACTICE
QUESTIONS EXAM PREPARATION GRADED A+
A client with chronic alcoholism and late stage cirrhosis of the liver has significant damage
to Wernicke's area. What data obtained by the nurse is indicative of this damage?
a. The client is unable to ambulate independently.
b. The client does not comprehend written and spoken language but speaks.
c. The client has speech impairment, but is able to comprehend language.
d. The client's left hand is experiencing paralysis. - CORRECT ANSWER nswer: b
Cognitive Level: Analyze
e. -AExplanation: Damage to Wernicke's area in the brain impairs the client's ability to
comprehend written and spoken language, but the client is still able to speak.
A client who sustained head trauma in a motor vehicle crash is determined to have an
increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). What related complications should the nurse be
aware of? Select all that apply.
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a. Brain hypoxia
b. Herniation of the brain
c. Brain compression
d. Paralysis of the lower extremities
e. Urinary retention - CORRECT ANSWER- a, b, c
Cognitive Level: Apply
Explanation: The skull is a rigid container that contains brain tissue, CSF, and blood. The
volume of these components determines ICP. A large increase in any of these factors can
increase ICP. This can cause brain hypoxia (oxygen deprivation), herniation of the brain
(brain contents being pushed through an opening), brain compression (the brain is pushed
against the rigid skull), necrosis (death) of brain tissue in a specific area, or death of the
individual.
A client is having a colonoscopy and suddenly the client's heart rate drops from 72 beats
per minute (BPM) to 52 BPM. What cranial nerve does the nurse determine has been
stimulated?
a. Cranial Nerve I (Olfactory)
b. Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)
c. Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal)
d. Cranial Nerve X (Vagus) - CORRECT CORRECT ANSWER: d
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Cognitive Level: Analyze What is the
Action of Atropine?
blocks the effects of acetylcholine at muscarinic cholinergic receptors
What classification is Atropine?
Anticholinergic
What does atropine treat?
Cardiovascular effects such as bradycardia and syncope
What are the side effects of an overdose of Atropine?
- Decreased secretions
- Increased HR
- Decreased GI and Genitourinary tone What is the antidote for Atropine?
Physostigmine at a slow rate of 1 mg/min
What are the effects of rapid administration of Atropine?
- Bradycardia
- Hypersalivation
- Seizures
How long does it take for the peak effects of Atropine IV and IM to take effect?
IV: The peak effect occurs in 2 to 4 minutes
IM: 30 minutes
Nurse assesses for what with Atropine?
