NUR 176 HONDOROS EXAM 1,
HONDOROS NUR 176 EXAM 1,EXAM
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
I. Embolic - CORRECT-ANSWERSType of stroke when blood clot has traveled through
the circulation to the brain
II. Ischemic stroke - CORRECT-ANSWERSType of stroke when brain has deficient blood
flow, can be either thrombotic or embolic stroke
III. Battle's sign - CORRECT-ANSWERSA sign that indicates a fracture of a bone of the
lower skull., appears post-auricular Cerebrovascular ecchymosis (bruise behind the ear)
(page 1952)
IV. Stroke - CORRECT-ANSWERSCerebrovascular accident
V. Decerenate - CORRECT-ANSWERSIn this response, all four extremities are in rigid
extension. (see illustration on page 1914)
VI. Aneurysm - CORRECT-ANSWERSpathological distention or bulge of an artery
weakening the artery wall.
VII. Decadron - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen giving corticosteroid, concurrently administer
medication to prevent peptic ulcer.
VIII. Mannitol - CORRECT-ANSWERSOsmotic diuretic which is able to cross the blood
brain barrier (BBB) and decrease ICP
IX. Transient ischemic attack - CORRECT-ANSWERSThis event may precede a CVA.
X. Meningitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInflammation of the lining of the brairn
, XI. Heparin - CORRECT-ANSWERSAnticoagulant administered SC or IV
XII. Metformin - CORRECT-ANSWERSWithhold this medication when patient is scheduled
to receive iodine based contrast dye for diagnostic test.
XIII. Warfarin - CORRECT-ANSWERSAnticoagulant which affects the INR values.
XIV. Wernicke's - CORRECT-ANSWERSArea of temporal lobe that is reaponsible for
comprehending written and spoken language.
XV. Encephylitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInflammation of the brain.
XVI. Decorticate - CORRECT-ANSWERSThis response is characterized by flexion of the
arms, wrists, and fingers with adduction of the upper extremities
XVII. Dysphagia - CORRECT-ANSWERSDifficulty swallowing
XVIII. Diplopia - CORRECT-ANSWERSDouble vision
XIX. Dysarthria - CORRECT-ANSWERSDifficulty articulating speech.
XX. Thrombotic - CORRECT-ANSWERSType of stroke when cerebral arteries are
atherosclerotic
XXI. Aphasia - CORRECT-ANSWERSTotal loss of comprehension and use of language
XXII. Vasospasm - CORRECT-ANSWERSNarrowing of the arteries caused by a persistent
contraction of the blood vessels
XXIII. Neutral - CORRECT-ANSWERSPosition of neck to promote venous drainage, when
patient is being treated for ICP. (see page 1915)
XXIV. Acyclovir - CORRECT-ANSWERSAntiviral medication
XXV. Alzheimers - CORRECT-ANSWERSMost common form of dementia of people over 65
years of age
XXVI. Attention - CORRECT-ANSWERSAbility to take notice of something found interesting
, XXVII. Ativan - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrade name for lorazapam, used to treat breakthrough
seizures, not used for daily seizure control
XXVIII. Aura - CORRECT-ANSWERSA perceptual disturbance experienced by some before a
seizure
XXIX. Reasoning - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe action of thinking about something in a logical,
sensible way
XXX. Metacognition - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe awareness and understanding of one's own
thought processes.
XXXI. Absence seizure - CORRECT-ANSWERSType of seizure that appears as a "staring
spell"
XXXII. Meningitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInfection of the meninges (protective covering the
brain). Requires droplet isolation.
XXXIII. Delirium - CORRECT-ANSWERSA state of disturbed consciousness and altered
cognition with rapid onset over hours or days
XXXIV. Memory - CORRECT-ANSWERSRecall of past experiences and learning
XXXV. Creativity - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe use of the imagination or original ideas,
especially in the production of an artistic work
XXXVI. Organic - CORRECT-ANSWERSRefers to decreased mental function due to a medical
or physical disease, rather than a psychiatric illness. (see Types of psychiatric Disorders
on page 1124)
XXXVII. Dementia - CORRECT-ANSWERSProgressive deterioration of all cognitive functions,
including memory, judgement, calculation ability, attention span, and abstract thinking
XXXVIII. Encephylitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInflammation of the brain and spinal cord
HONDOROS NUR 176 EXAM 1,EXAM
WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
I. Embolic - CORRECT-ANSWERSType of stroke when blood clot has traveled through
the circulation to the brain
II. Ischemic stroke - CORRECT-ANSWERSType of stroke when brain has deficient blood
flow, can be either thrombotic or embolic stroke
III. Battle's sign - CORRECT-ANSWERSA sign that indicates a fracture of a bone of the
lower skull., appears post-auricular Cerebrovascular ecchymosis (bruise behind the ear)
(page 1952)
IV. Stroke - CORRECT-ANSWERSCerebrovascular accident
V. Decerenate - CORRECT-ANSWERSIn this response, all four extremities are in rigid
extension. (see illustration on page 1914)
VI. Aneurysm - CORRECT-ANSWERSpathological distention or bulge of an artery
weakening the artery wall.
VII. Decadron - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen giving corticosteroid, concurrently administer
medication to prevent peptic ulcer.
VIII. Mannitol - CORRECT-ANSWERSOsmotic diuretic which is able to cross the blood
brain barrier (BBB) and decrease ICP
IX. Transient ischemic attack - CORRECT-ANSWERSThis event may precede a CVA.
X. Meningitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInflammation of the lining of the brairn
, XI. Heparin - CORRECT-ANSWERSAnticoagulant administered SC or IV
XII. Metformin - CORRECT-ANSWERSWithhold this medication when patient is scheduled
to receive iodine based contrast dye for diagnostic test.
XIII. Warfarin - CORRECT-ANSWERSAnticoagulant which affects the INR values.
XIV. Wernicke's - CORRECT-ANSWERSArea of temporal lobe that is reaponsible for
comprehending written and spoken language.
XV. Encephylitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInflammation of the brain.
XVI. Decorticate - CORRECT-ANSWERSThis response is characterized by flexion of the
arms, wrists, and fingers with adduction of the upper extremities
XVII. Dysphagia - CORRECT-ANSWERSDifficulty swallowing
XVIII. Diplopia - CORRECT-ANSWERSDouble vision
XIX. Dysarthria - CORRECT-ANSWERSDifficulty articulating speech.
XX. Thrombotic - CORRECT-ANSWERSType of stroke when cerebral arteries are
atherosclerotic
XXI. Aphasia - CORRECT-ANSWERSTotal loss of comprehension and use of language
XXII. Vasospasm - CORRECT-ANSWERSNarrowing of the arteries caused by a persistent
contraction of the blood vessels
XXIII. Neutral - CORRECT-ANSWERSPosition of neck to promote venous drainage, when
patient is being treated for ICP. (see page 1915)
XXIV. Acyclovir - CORRECT-ANSWERSAntiviral medication
XXV. Alzheimers - CORRECT-ANSWERSMost common form of dementia of people over 65
years of age
XXVI. Attention - CORRECT-ANSWERSAbility to take notice of something found interesting
, XXVII. Ativan - CORRECT-ANSWERSTrade name for lorazapam, used to treat breakthrough
seizures, not used for daily seizure control
XXVIII. Aura - CORRECT-ANSWERSA perceptual disturbance experienced by some before a
seizure
XXIX. Reasoning - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe action of thinking about something in a logical,
sensible way
XXX. Metacognition - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe awareness and understanding of one's own
thought processes.
XXXI. Absence seizure - CORRECT-ANSWERSType of seizure that appears as a "staring
spell"
XXXII. Meningitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInfection of the meninges (protective covering the
brain). Requires droplet isolation.
XXXIII. Delirium - CORRECT-ANSWERSA state of disturbed consciousness and altered
cognition with rapid onset over hours or days
XXXIV. Memory - CORRECT-ANSWERSRecall of past experiences and learning
XXXV. Creativity - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe use of the imagination or original ideas,
especially in the production of an artistic work
XXXVI. Organic - CORRECT-ANSWERSRefers to decreased mental function due to a medical
or physical disease, rather than a psychiatric illness. (see Types of psychiatric Disorders
on page 1124)
XXXVII. Dementia - CORRECT-ANSWERSProgressive deterioration of all cognitive functions,
including memory, judgement, calculation ability, attention span, and abstract thinking
XXXVIII. Encephylitis - CORRECT-ANSWERSInflammation of the brain and spinal cord
