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Exam 4: NSG530 / NSG 530 (Latest 2024 / 2025) - Advanced Pathophysiology Exam Review | Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Wilkes Question: As the NP working in the ED, you see a patient who fell several feet off a ladder striking his head. You initially examine the patient- what is the most crucial determination of his nervous system function? Answer: LOC using Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Question: A patient, who fell several feet off a ladder striking his head, is ...

CST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024/2025;ACE IN THE CST TEST 100% VERIFIED Which of the following is the wound classifications for a bronchoscopy: Clean Contaminated Dirty and infected Clean-contaminated Ans- Clean-Contaminted Which of the following structures is located in the alveolar processes? Teeth Sinuses Tonsils Villi Ans- Teeth The enzyme used to soften the zonules of the lens before cataract surgery is: Atropine sulfate Alpha-chymotrypsin Acetylcholine chl...

1. What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done?: preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. 2. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done?:  mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to trauma center. 3. Which brain lobes do the following hold: 1. anterior fossa...

Exam 2: NR283 / NR 283 (Latest 2024/2025 Update) Pathophysiology | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | Grade A-Chamberlain Q: Papilledema Swelling of the optic disc. Q: purpose of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) Answer: is to protect the brain from injury, maintain homeostasis through the regulation of metabolites, exchange gases with the blood, and collect waste secreted by brain cells. CSF does not transport nutrients to the liver. Q: pain Answer...

Four parts of the human brain - Answer cerebrum cerebellum brainstem diecephalon Ventricles - Answer There are four ventricles inside of the brain. Ventricles are cavities within the brain that are filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The ventricles include the two lateral ventricles, third ventricle, and fourth ventricle (Figure 2.2). The fourth ventricle drains into the central canal of the spinal cord, which also contains CSF. Meninges - Answer three layers of connectiv...

2024 ATLS Written Exam Review New Full Exam Questions and Answers ( Included ) 100% Correct 1. What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? Answer: preventing secondary brain injury.This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providingadequate profusion. 2. After managing ABCDEs ofTBI what MUST be identified if present? How isthis done? Answer: mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient...

-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) -restlessness, irritability, confusion -headache -projectile N&V -change in speech pattern/slurred speech -dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils -ataxia -seizure -abnormal posturing -Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia Key sx of increased ICP - Symptoms of increased ICP -severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia What is Cushing's triad - Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset ...

Scalp correct answer: Bleeds profusely; vascular Foramen magnum correct answer: opening through which pressure can be released; spinal cord passes through Meninges correct answer: membranes that cover brain (pia, arachnoid, dura) Dura mater correct answer: Outermost layer, most resilient Brain Hemispheres correct answer: cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem Cerebrum correct answer: largest part of brain, controls higher functions Cerebellum correct answer: controls primitive...

UT TYLER NURS PATHO EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (2023/2024) (VERIFIED ANSWERS) What composes the Central nervous System - ANSWER Brain and Spinal cord What composes the Peripheral nervous system? - ANSWER Cranial nerves and spinal nerves What is a ganglion? - ANSWER a collection of nerve cell bodies in the PNS what do spinal nerves do? - ANSWER carry motor and sensory fibers to and from the organs and tissues of the body Afferent Pathways - ANSWER Sensory fibers Coming toward you ...

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) correct answers-mainly composed of secretion from the choroid plexus the 4 ventricles of the brain -is a selective secretion of plasma -has higher Na, Cl and Mg than plasma does -has lower K, Ca and protein than plasma -adults have 85-150 mL meninges correct answers3 layered membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord -pia mater: inside layer touching neural tissue -arachnoid mater: middle later that resembles spider web -dura mater: outer layer that i...