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NUR 176 EXAM 1 NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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A patient is displaying unilateral neglect. What sided stroke causes this and what is this - CORRECT ANSWER -A right sided stroke. Unilateral neglect is usually caused by right hemisphere damage from stroke, leading to difficulties in attending to stimuli in the left perceptual hemifield. As an example, a patient suffering from neglect may read only the right part of a word or the right part of sentences, or eat only from the right side his plate.
A patient has been admitted to intensive care. He suffered a stroke eight hours ago and was brought to the emergency room late. Can this patient receive a thrombolytic ? - CORRECT ANSWER-no. thrombolytics must be administered within 3-6 hours from onset of stroke symptoms
receptive aphasia (Wernicke's aphasia) - CORRECT ANSWER - Difficulty understanding verbal or written words. Patient has difficulty receiving/understanding information. 1 / 2
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expressive aphasia (Broca's aphasia) - CORRECT ANSWER -A condition in which a patient cannot express what he or she wants to say. Patient has difficulty expressing.
Meningitis is typically the result of what type of infection - CORRECT ANSWER -A bacterial infection
encephalitis is typically the result of what type of infection - CORRECT ANSWER -A viral infection
What are early signs of IICP. Remember late signs are all vital signs. The early signs have nothing to do with vitals. - CORRECT ANSWER -changes in LOC = restlessness Unequal pupils Nausea and projectile vomiting Headache
What are late signs of IICP. Aka the Cushing's Triad - CORRECT ANSWER -Increased systolic blood pressure aka widened pulse pressure
Cheyne Stokes, respirations (irregular breathing; Bradypnea to apnea)
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