4/3/25, 6:05
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PATHO NR283 WEEK 3 EDAPT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (129)
It protects the brain from injury.
Which of the following describes the
It maintains homeostasis by regulating metabolites around the brain.
functions of cerebral spinal fluid? Select
It exchanges gases with the blood to maintain oxygenation of the brain.
all that apply.
It collects waste products secreted by brain cells.
Which of the following is accurate about It is a closed system in which there is no escape for cerebral spinal fluid under
the cerebral spinal fluid circulatory high pressure.
system?
Skin
Skull
Place the following layers of the skull and Dura mater
brain in the correct order (from outside to Arachnoid mater
inside). Subarachnoid space
Pia mater
Brain
Excessive amounts of spinal fluid
Which of the following can increase Brain tumor
intracranial pressure? Select all that apply. Subdural hematoma
Meningitis
When intracranial pressure becomes Rises
life- threatening, blood pressure_, the Slows
heart rate __________, respirations_____________, Decrease
and pulse pressure_________. If the Widens
pressure is not__________, death will occur. Decreased
chart
Select the correct symptom of high brain
pressure to match its cause or the
explanation of why it occurs.
If increased intracranial pressure is Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head
suspected, which tests would you expect
to be ordered to identify these
elevated pressures?
How is the brain able to relieve high The brain is limited and unable to reduce higher pressures without outside
amounts of pressure that may occur with intervention.
an injury to the head?
Read the case study below and then chart
select the following signs and symptoms
consistent with increased intracranial
pressure.
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PM
Kaylee, (preferred pronouns: she, her), a Bleeding into the subarachnoid space
teenager, was riding her bike when she Bleeding into the subdural space
fell and hit her head. She was not
wearing a helmet. She had abrasions
on both knees. Two hours later, she
was
experiencing nausea with vomiting, a
severe headache, and was mildly
confused. Her pupils are dilated and
slowly react to light. The healthcare
provider mentioned that Kaylee had
papilledema. Her vital signs included a
blood pressure of 180/40, pulse of 45,
and respirations of 10. The temperature is
98.6 °F. She has asthma and eczema. She
was taken to the hospital for further
evaluation.
Which of the following could be the
cause of increased intracranial
pressure? Select all that apply.
After the bicycle accident, bleeding in the Increase
brain started to______the surrounding Increases
pressure. At the same time, cerebral Spinal fluid
edema from the injury_______the amount Increased
of _________ in the brain, causing ___________ Reduced
pressure. The brain pressure must be
__________for Kaylee to recover.
Which of the following could reduce Keeping the head of the bed elevated
the risk of death for Kaylee? Select Wearing a helmet
that all Surgery to remove excessive blood in the brain
apply.
Victor (preferred pronouns: he, him) is an Using a cane or walker when
older adult living alone. He is active, ambulating Wearing a helmet while
riding his bicycle every day. He has riding his tricycle Making sure his house
some balance problems and sometimes has reduced clutter
uses a cane for balance.
Which of the following things can Victor
do to reduce his risk of head injury
(possibly resulting in increased
intracranial pressure)? Select all that
apply.
chart
Drag and drop the correct test
of intracranial pressure to match
its description.
Blood thinner medications
Skateboard Injury
Which could result in increased
Falls
intracranial pressure? Select all that apply.
Sports injury
Car
accident
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PM
PATHO NR283 WEEK 3 EDAPT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
Terms in this set (129)
It protects the brain from injury.
Which of the following describes the
It maintains homeostasis by regulating metabolites around the brain.
functions of cerebral spinal fluid? Select
It exchanges gases with the blood to maintain oxygenation of the brain.
all that apply.
It collects waste products secreted by brain cells.
Which of the following is accurate about It is a closed system in which there is no escape for cerebral spinal fluid under
the cerebral spinal fluid circulatory high pressure.
system?
Skin
Skull
Place the following layers of the skull and Dura mater
brain in the correct order (from outside to Arachnoid mater
inside). Subarachnoid space
Pia mater
Brain
Excessive amounts of spinal fluid
Which of the following can increase Brain tumor
intracranial pressure? Select all that apply. Subdural hematoma
Meningitis
When intracranial pressure becomes Rises
life- threatening, blood pressure_, the Slows
heart rate __________, respirations_____________, Decrease
and pulse pressure_________. If the Widens
pressure is not__________, death will occur. Decreased
chart
Select the correct symptom of high brain
pressure to match its cause or the
explanation of why it occurs.
If increased intracranial pressure is Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head
suspected, which tests would you expect
to be ordered to identify these
elevated pressures?
How is the brain able to relieve high The brain is limited and unable to reduce higher pressures without outside
amounts of pressure that may occur with intervention.
an injury to the head?
Read the case study below and then chart
select the following signs and symptoms
consistent with increased intracranial
pressure.
1/11
, 4/3/25, 6:05
PM
Kaylee, (preferred pronouns: she, her), a Bleeding into the subarachnoid space
teenager, was riding her bike when she Bleeding into the subdural space
fell and hit her head. She was not
wearing a helmet. She had abrasions
on both knees. Two hours later, she
was
experiencing nausea with vomiting, a
severe headache, and was mildly
confused. Her pupils are dilated and
slowly react to light. The healthcare
provider mentioned that Kaylee had
papilledema. Her vital signs included a
blood pressure of 180/40, pulse of 45,
and respirations of 10. The temperature is
98.6 °F. She has asthma and eczema. She
was taken to the hospital for further
evaluation.
Which of the following could be the
cause of increased intracranial
pressure? Select all that apply.
After the bicycle accident, bleeding in the Increase
brain started to______the surrounding Increases
pressure. At the same time, cerebral Spinal fluid
edema from the injury_______the amount Increased
of _________ in the brain, causing ___________ Reduced
pressure. The brain pressure must be
__________for Kaylee to recover.
Which of the following could reduce Keeping the head of the bed elevated
the risk of death for Kaylee? Select Wearing a helmet
that all Surgery to remove excessive blood in the brain
apply.
Victor (preferred pronouns: he, him) is an Using a cane or walker when
older adult living alone. He is active, ambulating Wearing a helmet while
riding his bicycle every day. He has riding his tricycle Making sure his house
some balance problems and sometimes has reduced clutter
uses a cane for balance.
Which of the following things can Victor
do to reduce his risk of head injury
(possibly resulting in increased
intracranial pressure)? Select all that
apply.
chart
Drag and drop the correct test
of intracranial pressure to match
its description.
Blood thinner medications
Skateboard Injury
Which could result in increased
Falls
intracranial pressure? Select all that apply.
Sports injury
Car
accident
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