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NURS 1871 Exam Study Guide: Brain Diseases, Regulation, Pain, Exams of Nursing

Columbus State Community College (CSCC)Nursing

A set of study questions and answers for nurs 1871, covering topics such as degenerative brain diseases, intracranial regulation, pain management, medication administration, and spiritual care. It offers a valuable resource for students preparing for exams, providing insights into key concepts and potential exam questions. Multiple-choice questions and answers, addressing various aspects of nursing practice related to patient care.

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Study group questions for NURS 1871 Exam Questions With Correct Answers
1. Which degenerative disease of the brain can disrupt intracranial function?-
: Answer-
Parkinson's disease
2. When caring for a patient on the neuro-trauma unit, the nurse should assess for which
signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure?: Answer-
vomiting
3. Which of the following processes have the strongest links to intracranial
regulation?: Answer-
Mobility, hormonal regulation, perfusion, and oxygenation
4. Intracranial regulation should be a priority concern for the nurse caring for a patient
with which admitting diagnosis?: Answer-
Traumatic brain injury
5. Lack of mobility in a child may interfere with which developmental mile- stone?:
Answer-
Intellectual and psychomotor function
A child must experience mobility so he or she can explore and learn about the world. Immobility
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  1. Which degenerative disease of the brain can disrupt intracranial function?- : Answer- Parkinson's disease
  2. When caring for a patient on the neuro-trauma unit, the nurse should assess for which signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure?: Answer- vomiting
  3. Which of the following processes have the strongest links to intracranial regulation?: Answer- Mobility, hormonal regulation, perfusion, and oxygenation
  4. Intracranial regulation should be a priority concern for the nurse caring for a patient with which admitting diagnosis?: Answer- Traumatic brain injury
  5. Lack of mobility in a child may interfere with which developmental mile- stone?: Answer- Intellectual and psychomotor function

A child must experience mobility so he or she can explore and learn about the world. Immobility

can cause intellectual and psychomotor deficits because children need to experience mobility to explore the world. Immobility does not have a direct effect on growth, speech, hearing, or play.

  1. Patients who are immobile often experience which emotions?: Answer- Anxiety, anger, helplessness
  2. Which is a priority for the nurse to include in a teaching plan for a patient who desires self-management and alternative strategies for pain manage- ment?: Answer- Body alignment and superficial heat and cooling
  3. A woman fell while sweeping her driveway and sustained a tissue injury. She describes her condition as an aching, throbbing back. Which term best describes this type of pain?: Answer- Nociceptive pain
  4. Unless contraindicated, postoperative surgical patients should be given alternating doses of acetaminophen and which medication throughout the postoperative course?: Answer- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) Unless contraindicated, all surgical patients should routinely be given aceta- minophen and an NSAID in scheduled doses throughout the postoperative course. Opioid analgesics are added to the treatment plan to manage moderate-to-severe postoperative pain.
  1. In the event that a medication error occurs, the nurse should do the following first: Answer- : Answer- Assess and examine the patient.
  2. A patient with an epidural catheter in place postoperatively has a respira- tory rate of 8, respirations are shallow, and the patient is difficult to arouse. Which of the following steps should the nurse take?: Answer- -Prepare to administer naloxone per order. -Stop or reduce the rate of epidural infusion, and notify the health care provider. -Elevate the head of bed 30 degrees
  3. After completing a massage, the nurse tells the patient to inhale deeply, exhale, and then move slowly for a few minutes. What is the rationale for ending the massage with this teaching?: Answer- To prevent postural hypotension
  4. Which symptoms would lead you to suspect bupivacaine toxicity in a pa- tient connected to a local anesthetic infusion pump?: Answer- Hypotension, dizziness, and cardiac arrhythmias
  5. A patient tells the nurse, "I am not a religious person. I believe things happen in life out of pure coincidence." Which evaluation of this patient's spirituality is true?:

Answer- This patient experiences emotions and should be asked about effects of health changes.

  1. A nursing instructor evaluates that a nursing student understands the concept of spirituality in nursing practice when the student makes which statement?: Answer- A lack of spirituality assessment can have a negative impact on patient care.
  2. The nurse should recognize which attributes and criteria are concepts of spirituality? (Select all that apply.): Answer- Spirituality is universal.

Nurses should be aware of local community-based religious organizations. Family and culture impact spiritual beliefs.

  1. The nurse is planning care for the spiritual needs of a patient who has been newly diagnosed with a chronic illness. Which are appropriate nursing inter- ventions for the spiritual care of this patient? (Select all that apply.): Answer- Shared tears

Praying with the patient Shared laughter Listening to the patient