EXAM 2: NUR 170 2025 UPDATE CONCEPTS OF MEDICAL-
SURGICAL NURSING EXAM 2025 |COMPLETE GUIDE WITH
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|GET IT 100% CORRECT
When should you call for a rapid response? -
Answer-When a patient has showed signs of deterioration but still has a pulse and is
breathing
What should the nurse do during the rapid response before the team arrives? -
Answer-Stay with the patient and assess vitals and ABC's. Call a code blue if the patient
stops breathing or looses a pulse.
When should you call a code blue? -
Answer-When the patient is not breathing and does not have a pulse
When should you call for help? -
Answer-If you need assistance but the patient is stable. For example, patient is on the
floor and you need another set of hands.
Can migraines be genetic? -
Answer-Yes
What are clusters caused by? -
Answer-An overactive and enlarged hypothalamus
Are migraines more common in males or females? -
Answer-Females
Are clusters more common in males or females? -
Answer-Males
Describe the symptoms of a migraine. -
Answer--Unilateral
- Throbbing pain
-Worse with movement
-Photophobia
-N&V
- Can last from 4-72 hours
Describe the symptoms of a cluster headache. -
Answer-- Unilateral
- Nonthrobbing, excruciating
- Felt deep around eye
- Rhinorrhea
-Occurs at same time of day and on routine basis
-Facial edema
- Occurs usually in spring and fall
,Where should you place a patient who is experiencing a migraine? -
Answer-A dark, quiet room, and laying flat
What are some triggers for migraines -
Answer-Caffeine Red wine
Stress
, MSG
Tyramine
What are some triggers for clusters -
Answer-Usually lifestyle related
-Stress, anger, anxiety
Can be different for each patient
What does an abortive treatment mean? -
Answer-Stop it before it starts (usually stop at aura)
What is the problem with Triptan medications? -
Answer-They can cause ischemia in the heart which can cause a heart attack
What are some medications that can be prescribed for patients who receive
migraines almost daily? -
Answer-Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Antiepileptics
When on Triptans you should -
Answer-Report chest pain and use birth control to prevent birth defects
What are common side effects of Triptans? -
Answer-numbness, tingling, flushing, hot sensation
What is a Percutaneous stereoatctic rhizotomy (PSR)? -
Answer-A surgical way to get rid of chronic cluster headaches. It is a major brain surgery
and is considered a last resort.
What cranial nerve does the PSR surgery deal with? -
Answer-Cranial nerve #5
Tonic Clonic seizure -
Answer-Muscles + Jerking. Used to be called a Grand Mal Seizure.
Who normally experiences an absent seizure? -
Answer-Children
What is a Myoclonic seuzure? -
Answer-Bilateral or unilateral extremities
What does posturing tell us about a seizure? -
Answer-What part of the brain is being affected
What is a seizure? -
Answer-The misfiring of neurons in the brain
SURGICAL NURSING EXAM 2025 |COMPLETE GUIDE WITH
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|GET IT 100% CORRECT
When should you call for a rapid response? -
Answer-When a patient has showed signs of deterioration but still has a pulse and is
breathing
What should the nurse do during the rapid response before the team arrives? -
Answer-Stay with the patient and assess vitals and ABC's. Call a code blue if the patient
stops breathing or looses a pulse.
When should you call a code blue? -
Answer-When the patient is not breathing and does not have a pulse
When should you call for help? -
Answer-If you need assistance but the patient is stable. For example, patient is on the
floor and you need another set of hands.
Can migraines be genetic? -
Answer-Yes
What are clusters caused by? -
Answer-An overactive and enlarged hypothalamus
Are migraines more common in males or females? -
Answer-Females
Are clusters more common in males or females? -
Answer-Males
Describe the symptoms of a migraine. -
Answer--Unilateral
- Throbbing pain
-Worse with movement
-Photophobia
-N&V
- Can last from 4-72 hours
Describe the symptoms of a cluster headache. -
Answer-- Unilateral
- Nonthrobbing, excruciating
- Felt deep around eye
- Rhinorrhea
-Occurs at same time of day and on routine basis
-Facial edema
- Occurs usually in spring and fall
,Where should you place a patient who is experiencing a migraine? -
Answer-A dark, quiet room, and laying flat
What are some triggers for migraines -
Answer-Caffeine Red wine
Stress
, MSG
Tyramine
What are some triggers for clusters -
Answer-Usually lifestyle related
-Stress, anger, anxiety
Can be different for each patient
What does an abortive treatment mean? -
Answer-Stop it before it starts (usually stop at aura)
What is the problem with Triptan medications? -
Answer-They can cause ischemia in the heart which can cause a heart attack
What are some medications that can be prescribed for patients who receive
migraines almost daily? -
Answer-Beta blockers
Calcium channel blockers
Antiepileptics
When on Triptans you should -
Answer-Report chest pain and use birth control to prevent birth defects
What are common side effects of Triptans? -
Answer-numbness, tingling, flushing, hot sensation
What is a Percutaneous stereoatctic rhizotomy (PSR)? -
Answer-A surgical way to get rid of chronic cluster headaches. It is a major brain surgery
and is considered a last resort.
What cranial nerve does the PSR surgery deal with? -
Answer-Cranial nerve #5
Tonic Clonic seizure -
Answer-Muscles + Jerking. Used to be called a Grand Mal Seizure.
Who normally experiences an absent seizure? -
Answer-Children
What is a Myoclonic seuzure? -
Answer-Bilateral or unilateral extremities
What does posturing tell us about a seizure? -
Answer-What part of the brain is being affected
What is a seizure? -
Answer-The misfiring of neurons in the brain
