NSG 123 MED SURG 1 EXAM 3 2026 HERZING
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
DETAILED REVIEW
◉ Left Hemispheric Stroke. Answer: Affects language and analytical
skills; right side impairment.
◉ Aphasia. Answer: Language disorder affecting communication post-
stroke.
◉ Levodopa-Carbidopa. Answer: Medication for Parkinson's; taken with
food for absorption.
◉ Dysphagia Diet. Answer: Diet for swallowing difficulties; includes
aspiration precautions.
◉ Parkinson's Disease. Answer: Neurodegenerative disorder causing
motor and non-motor symptoms.
◉ Adventitious Lung Sounds. Answer: Abnormal lung sounds indicating
respiratory issues.
◉ Orthostatic Hypotension. Answer: Drop in blood pressure upon
standing; common in Parkinson's.
,◉ Seizure Management. Answer: Protect patient, do not restrain during
seizure.
◉ Spacial Orientation. Answer: Ability to recognize spatial
relationships; affected by right hemisphere.
◉ Visual Depth Perception. Answer: Ability to judge distances; impaired
after left stroke.
◉ Communication Aids. Answer: Tools like boards to assist patients
with aphasia.
◉ Neurological Deficits. Answer: Loss of function due to brain injury or
stroke.
◉ Nutritional Needs. Answer: Dietary requirements tailored for specific
health conditions.
◉ Cognitive Impairment. Answer: Difficulty in thinking, understanding,
or remembering.
◉ Environmental Distractions. Answer: External factors that hinder
effective communication.
, ◉ Medication Timing. Answer: Scheduling doses for optimal therapeutic
effect.
◉ Swallowing Test. Answer: Assessment to evaluate swallowing ability
and safety.
◉ Patient Education. Answer: Teaching clients about their condition and
management.
◉ Physical Therapy. Answer: Rehabilitation to improve movement and
balance.
◉ Severe Headache. Answer: Potential sign of complications post-
stroke.
◉ Pupillary Changes. Answer: Alterations in pupil size; may indicate
neurological issues.
◉ Rescue Breaths. Answer: Artificial breaths given to a non-breathing
client.
◉ Chest Compressions. Answer: Manual compressions to maintain
blood circulation.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
DETAILED REVIEW
◉ Left Hemispheric Stroke. Answer: Affects language and analytical
skills; right side impairment.
◉ Aphasia. Answer: Language disorder affecting communication post-
stroke.
◉ Levodopa-Carbidopa. Answer: Medication for Parkinson's; taken with
food for absorption.
◉ Dysphagia Diet. Answer: Diet for swallowing difficulties; includes
aspiration precautions.
◉ Parkinson's Disease. Answer: Neurodegenerative disorder causing
motor and non-motor symptoms.
◉ Adventitious Lung Sounds. Answer: Abnormal lung sounds indicating
respiratory issues.
◉ Orthostatic Hypotension. Answer: Drop in blood pressure upon
standing; common in Parkinson's.
,◉ Seizure Management. Answer: Protect patient, do not restrain during
seizure.
◉ Spacial Orientation. Answer: Ability to recognize spatial
relationships; affected by right hemisphere.
◉ Visual Depth Perception. Answer: Ability to judge distances; impaired
after left stroke.
◉ Communication Aids. Answer: Tools like boards to assist patients
with aphasia.
◉ Neurological Deficits. Answer: Loss of function due to brain injury or
stroke.
◉ Nutritional Needs. Answer: Dietary requirements tailored for specific
health conditions.
◉ Cognitive Impairment. Answer: Difficulty in thinking, understanding,
or remembering.
◉ Environmental Distractions. Answer: External factors that hinder
effective communication.
, ◉ Medication Timing. Answer: Scheduling doses for optimal therapeutic
effect.
◉ Swallowing Test. Answer: Assessment to evaluate swallowing ability
and safety.
◉ Patient Education. Answer: Teaching clients about their condition and
management.
◉ Physical Therapy. Answer: Rehabilitation to improve movement and
balance.
◉ Severe Headache. Answer: Potential sign of complications post-
stroke.
◉ Pupillary Changes. Answer: Alterations in pupil size; may indicate
neurological issues.
◉ Rescue Breaths. Answer: Artificial breaths given to a non-breathing
client.
◉ Chest Compressions. Answer: Manual compressions to maintain
blood circulation.
