NSG-3250 EXAM 3 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% PASS (A+ CERTIFIED)

NSG-3250 EXAM 3 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS | 100% PASS (A+ CERTIFIED) 1. left hemisphere functions Correct Answer right hand -spoken language -number skills -scientific functions -written language -reasoning 2. Right hemisphere functions Correct Answer left hand -music -spacial orientation -artistic function -insight -creativity 3. The cerebrum makes up the: _____, ______, ________, and ______ lobes Correct Answer Frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital Study online at 4. The brain stem makes up the Correct Answer _____, _____, and the _____: Midbrain, pons, and medulla 5. If there is a drop of 2 points or more in the GCS, this indicates a: significant clinical change and the MD should be notified 6. Headaches (cephalgia) s/s include Correct Answer significant discomfort that can interfere with lifestyle 7. Headaches are caused by __________ in cranium Correct Answer blood vessel dilation 8. Secondary headaches may indicate Correct Answer tumors or aneurysm 9. Persistent headaches may require _________ Correct Answer intervention 10. What kind of medications would treat headaches Correct Answer Triptans: ****(IMPORTANT)****** (Imitrex) -vasoconstrictor Study online at **Prophylactic meds prevent headaches** 11. Non-pharmacologic interventions for headache treatments include Correct Answer Dark room local heat massage avoid foods with taramines 12. Ischemic strokes are caused by ________ Correct Answer sudden occlusion of cerebral artery due to thrombus or embolus due to arthersclerosis (THROMBOSIS) due to cardiac dysrhythmias (EMBOLISM) 13. Some manifestations of ischemic stroke include Correct Answer Numbness or weakness of face, arm, or legs aphasia vision loss mental status change change in communication 14. Interventions for ischemic strokes Correct Answer Body positioning to prevent contractures and compressive neuropathies ROM 4-5 times a day to prevent DVTs, or VTEs, Study online at 15. Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by Correct Answer Bleeding in the brain secondary to chronic HTN or an aneurysm 16. Some manifestations of hemorrhagic strokes include Correct Answer having the "worst headache of my life" alteration of LOC seizures sudden onset of agitation (priority) changes in pupils 17. Being unarousable, unconsciousness, and unresponsiveness are indicators of Correct Answer Coma 18. Unresponsiveness to environment, makes no movement or sounds but can open eyes is called _______ Correct Answer Akinetic mutism 19. devoid of cognitive function but has sleep-wake cycles Correct Answer persistent vegetative state 20. •inability to move or respond except for eye movements due to a lesion affecting the pons Correct Answer Locked-in syndrome Study online at 21. Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Correct Answer an increase in fluids around the brain which causes pressure due to nonexpendable skull, less arterial blood can enter the "high pressure" area and tissue becomes compressed, decrease function of neurons, brain tissue eventually dies, leads to widespread loss of function 22. Brain tissues may shift through the dura and result in Correct Answer herniation 23. increased CO2 results in Correct Answer vasodilation 24. Decreased CO2 results in Correct Answer vasoconstriction 25. Episodes of abnormal motor, sensory, autonomic, or psychic activity that results from a sudden excessive discharge from cerebral neurons is called Correct Answer seizures 26. Neuro overload, lack of sleep, brain tumor, electrolyte imbalance, alcohol withdrawal are risk factors for