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NSG 3280
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NSG 3280
NSG 3280 EXAM 3 NEWEST COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (APPROVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) A NEW UPDATED VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS A+
NSG 3280 EXAM 3 NEWEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE ACTUAL
EXAM REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS (APPROVED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) A NEW
UPDATED VERSION |GUARANTEED PASS A+
primary injury
answer- initial damage to the brain that results from the traumatic
event not reversible
secondary injury
answer- an insult to the brain subsequent to the original traumatic
event
progressive with delayed cell death
The more time that the injury effects the brain
Answer- the more tissue that is affected/gone (Time is tissue)
The three types of mechanisms of brain injury
Answer- ischemia, hypoxia, increased ICP
,The three compartments of the cranium include:
Answer- Brain tissue, CSF, and blood
The normal range of ICP is
Answer- 0-15mm Hg
If one of the compartments in the cranium increases, what happen to
the other two parts?
Answer- they decrease
If all three of the compartments of the cranium while one of the
compartments is increased, what can happen?
Answer- Possible brain herniation
What could happen if there is a sudden decrease in CSF fluid?
Answer- Brain herniation
,If the patient has increased ICP, should you do a lumbar puncture?
Answer- Hell no
delirious
answer- in an acutely disturbed state of mind resulting from illness or
intoxication and characterized by restlessness, illusions, and
incoherence of thought and speech.
Obtunded
Answer- Less than full alertness (altered level of consciousness),
typically as a result of a medical condition or trauma.
Falls asleep unless stimulated
Stuporous
Answer- Deep states of sleep: vigorous stimulation is required but pt
cannot stay awake
comatose
, answer- Unable to be aroused, even with vigorous painful stimuli;
motor responses,such as withdrawal or posturing, may occur
Decorticate posturing
Answer- Contractures toward their core
Decerebrate posturing
Answer- posturing in which the neck is extended with jaw clenched;
arms are pronated, extended, and close to the sides; legs are extended
straight out; more ominous sign of brain stem damage. Most Severe.
dysconjugate gaze
answer- paralysis of gaze or lack of coordination between the
movements of the two eyes
ocular palsies
answer- One or more cranial nerves dysfunctional such that motor
paralysis of the eye impairs movements in one or more directions
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