NRSG 2500 Final-QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
& REVISED ANSWERS (NEW) 2026.
Which clinical manifestations are found in Cushing's triad?
increased (systolic) blood pressure, decreased respirations, decreased pulse.
Which intercranial bleed is the most serious and requires emergency
treatment?
Epidural hematoma (it's arterial and will bleed faster.)
How does CO2 from respiratory acidosis, play a role in intracranial pressure?
Increasing CO2 leads to vasodilation, increasing ICP
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for "fight or flight"?
Norepinephrine
What is an expected symptom of left-sided heart failure?
dyspnea, cough
What condition would result in decreased preload?
Third spacing
What is a circulatory shock state resulting from infection and relative
hypovolemia?
, Septic shock
What is a cellular effect in shock?
Release of potassium
How often should patients on a ventilator be suctioned?
As needed
Occurs in the compensatory stage of shock ....
SNS causes vasoconstriction & HR increases
- to maintain cardiac output
Occurs in the progressive stage of shock ...
Lungs begin to fail and carbon dioxide levels increase
Which treatment would you expect for a patient with a 3rd degree heart
block?
Pacemaker
C3-C4 SCI patients have what level of mobility?
head, neck and small shoulder movements.
Optimally, how many times per day should you do PROM with an immobile
patient?
& REVISED ANSWERS (NEW) 2026.
Which clinical manifestations are found in Cushing's triad?
increased (systolic) blood pressure, decreased respirations, decreased pulse.
Which intercranial bleed is the most serious and requires emergency
treatment?
Epidural hematoma (it's arterial and will bleed faster.)
How does CO2 from respiratory acidosis, play a role in intracranial pressure?
Increasing CO2 leads to vasodilation, increasing ICP
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for "fight or flight"?
Norepinephrine
What is an expected symptom of left-sided heart failure?
dyspnea, cough
What condition would result in decreased preload?
Third spacing
What is a circulatory shock state resulting from infection and relative
hypovolemia?
, Septic shock
What is a cellular effect in shock?
Release of potassium
How often should patients on a ventilator be suctioned?
As needed
Occurs in the compensatory stage of shock ....
SNS causes vasoconstriction & HR increases
- to maintain cardiac output
Occurs in the progressive stage of shock ...
Lungs begin to fail and carbon dioxide levels increase
Which treatment would you expect for a patient with a 3rd degree heart
block?
Pacemaker
C3-C4 SCI patients have what level of mobility?
head, neck and small shoulder movements.
Optimally, how many times per day should you do PROM with an immobile
patient?
