NSG 3280 Exam 3 Neuro--Complete Exam
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What happens to nerve tissue during ischemia? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Nerve tissue
struggles with anaerobic metabolism and is very sensitive to decreased oxygen.
What is ischemia? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Cell death.
What is hypoxia? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Decreased oxygen leading to mitochondrial
failure and cell damage.
What is the main CNS neurotransmitter? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Glutamate.
What effect does ischemia have on glutamate? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Ischemia
increases glutamate release.
What are the effects of too much glutamate? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Increased calcium
and water enter the cell, causing calcium overload and cytotoxic edema.
What does excessive glutamate production lead to? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Increased
production of nitrous oxide, free radical formation, and cell death.
What is the normal range for intracranial pressure (ICP)? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓0-15
mmHg
,At what ICP level does brain impairment occur? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓> 22 mmHg for
> 5 minutes
What are the three main components of the cranial cavity according to the Monroe-Kellie
doctrine? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Brain, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Blood
What is intracranial compliance? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The ability of the cranial
components to adjust to changes in volume to minimize impact on ICP.
Name an everyday activity that can cause slight changes in ICP. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Sneeze, cough, bending, laugh
What is interstitial edema? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Swelling caused by fluid,
electrolytes, and proteins forced into the intercellular space due to vessel damage or increased
pressure.
What causes intracellular edema? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Global ischemia leading to
cellular energy failure and Na+ accumulation, attracting water into the cell.
What is the most sensitive clinical manifestation of increased ICP? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Change in level of consciousness (LOC), often increased drowsiness.
What are common symptoms of increased ICP? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Headache,
nausea/vomiting, blurred vision, slow pupillary response.
What is Cushing's Triad? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A late sign of increased ICP
characterized by ↑BP, ↓HR, and respiratory changes.
, What does a decrease in the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score indicate? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓A potential decrease in consciousness or brain function.
What is the maximum score for eye opening on the Glasgow Coma Scale? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓4 for spontaneous eye opening.
What is the maximum score for verbal response on the Glasgow Coma Scale? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓5 for oriented verbal response.
What is the maximum score for motor response on the Glasgow Coma Scale? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓6 for following commands.
What does decreased pupil response indicate? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Increased
intracranial pressure (ICP).
What is the normal response in the Doll's Eyes Test? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Eyes move
in the opposite direction of head movement.
What does an absent response in the Cold Calorics test indicate? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓No eye movement, suggesting potential brain dysfunction.
What is the normal response of the corneal reflex? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Blinking
when a cotton swab touches the cornea.
What does fixed and dilated pupils indicate? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Poor brain
perfusion.
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answers that help you review the most important topics quickly and effectively. Each answer
includes clear explanations to help you understand the reasoning behind the correct response
and reinforce your knowledge.
What This Study Guide Includes
✔ Complete exam questions covering essential topics
✔ Correct answers with detailed explanations
✔ Clear and well-structured format for easy revision
✔ Coverage of commonly tested concepts
✔ Updated and brand new version for effective exam preparation
Why This Study Guide Is Helpful
This guide is designed to help students review faster, understand concepts better, and
improve their exam confidence. Practicing with structured questions and reviewing detailed
answers helps strengthen your understanding and prepares you for the types of questions
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Perfect For
• Final exam preparation
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• Self-study and revision
• Strengthening weak subject areas
• Improving academic performance
,Whether you are reviewing weeks before the exam or doing last-minute revision, this guide
provides the structured practice and clear explanations needed to succeed.
A powerful study resource designed to support exam success and boost confidence.
What happens to nerve tissue during ischemia? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Nerve tissue
struggles with anaerobic metabolism and is very sensitive to decreased oxygen.
What is ischemia? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Cell death.
What is hypoxia? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Decreased oxygen leading to mitochondrial
failure and cell damage.
What is the main CNS neurotransmitter? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Glutamate.
What effect does ischemia have on glutamate? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Ischemia
increases glutamate release.
What are the effects of too much glutamate? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Increased calcium
and water enter the cell, causing calcium overload and cytotoxic edema.
What does excessive glutamate production lead to? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Increased
production of nitrous oxide, free radical formation, and cell death.
What is the normal range for intracranial pressure (ICP)? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓0-15
mmHg
,At what ICP level does brain impairment occur? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓> 22 mmHg for
> 5 minutes
What are the three main components of the cranial cavity according to the Monroe-Kellie
doctrine? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Brain, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF), Blood
What is intracranial compliance? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The ability of the cranial
components to adjust to changes in volume to minimize impact on ICP.
Name an everyday activity that can cause slight changes in ICP. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Sneeze, cough, bending, laugh
What is interstitial edema? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Swelling caused by fluid,
electrolytes, and proteins forced into the intercellular space due to vessel damage or increased
pressure.
What causes intracellular edema? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Global ischemia leading to
cellular energy failure and Na+ accumulation, attracting water into the cell.
What is the most sensitive clinical manifestation of increased ICP? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Change in level of consciousness (LOC), often increased drowsiness.
What are common symptoms of increased ICP? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Headache,
nausea/vomiting, blurred vision, slow pupillary response.
What is Cushing's Triad? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓A late sign of increased ICP
characterized by ↑BP, ↓HR, and respiratory changes.
, What does a decrease in the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score indicate? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓A potential decrease in consciousness or brain function.
What is the maximum score for eye opening on the Glasgow Coma Scale? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓4 for spontaneous eye opening.
What is the maximum score for verbal response on the Glasgow Coma Scale? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓5 for oriented verbal response.
What is the maximum score for motor response on the Glasgow Coma Scale? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓6 for following commands.
What does decreased pupil response indicate? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Increased
intracranial pressure (ICP).
What is the normal response in the Doll's Eyes Test? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Eyes move
in the opposite direction of head movement.
What does an absent response in the Cold Calorics test indicate? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓No eye movement, suggesting potential brain dysfunction.
What is the normal response of the corneal reflex? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Blinking
when a cotton swab touches the cornea.
What does fixed and dilated pupils indicate? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Poor brain
perfusion.
