NUR 265 Exam 3 Review 2026 – Complete Nursing Study Guide
& Practice Questions
Complications of TBI include? - ANSWER-Secondary injury, hypotension decreased
cerebral percussion.
NSG for tbi? - ANSWER-Maintain O2, monitor for S/S of ICP, Check drainage for
glucose/halo sign, hyperventilate pt to blow off CO2. Midline positioning, stay on
backboard & do not remove C-collar. ABC's!!! No hip flexing, log roll, elevate HOB.
S/S of increased ICP - ANSWER-Early: Change in LOC, agitation, headache, and
vomiting.
Late: Pupillary dilation, compression and loss of reflexes.
Medication that can lower ICP? - ANSWER-Mannitol
High spinal chord injuries have a huge risk of causing? - ANSWER-Respiratory
compromise
What is Cushing's triad? - ANSWER-Widened Pulse pressure
bradycardia
irregular respirations
What is decorticate posturing? - ANSWER-Extremities are pointing towards the
"core" meaning severe brain damage
& Practice Questions
Complications of TBI include? - ANSWER-Secondary injury, hypotension decreased
cerebral percussion.
NSG for tbi? - ANSWER-Maintain O2, monitor for S/S of ICP, Check drainage for
glucose/halo sign, hyperventilate pt to blow off CO2. Midline positioning, stay on
backboard & do not remove C-collar. ABC's!!! No hip flexing, log roll, elevate HOB.
S/S of increased ICP - ANSWER-Early: Change in LOC, agitation, headache, and
vomiting.
Late: Pupillary dilation, compression and loss of reflexes.
Medication that can lower ICP? - ANSWER-Mannitol
High spinal chord injuries have a huge risk of causing? - ANSWER-Respiratory
compromise
What is Cushing's triad? - ANSWER-Widened Pulse pressure
bradycardia
irregular respirations
What is decorticate posturing? - ANSWER-Extremities are pointing towards the
"core" meaning severe brain damage
