Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab - Exam 3 Study Guide (2023/2024) - 200 MCQs with Answers
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BIOS 252
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BIOS 252
Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab - Exam 3 Study Guide (2023/2024) - 200 MCQs with Answers
This comprehensive study guide is meticulously designed to help you excel in your BIOS 252 Exam 3 at Chamberlain. It provides 200 carefully selected multiple-choice questions with detailed answer explanat...
1. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with a newly diagnosed
stroke?
a) Administering thrombolytic therapy
b) Assessing for signs of increased intracranial pressure
c) Maintaining a patent airway
d) Initiating physical therapy
2. A patient with Parkinson's disease is experiencing bradykinesia. Which of the following best
describes this symptom?
a) Slowness of movement
b) Tremors at rest
c) Muscle rigidity
d) Postural instability
3. Which of the following is a common complication of a spinal cord injury?
a) Pneumonia
b) Pressure ulcers
c) Autonomic dysreflexia
d) All of the above
4. A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 10. This
indicates:
a) Mild TBI
b) Moderate TBI
c) Severe TBI
d) Coma
5. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with a seizure disorder?
a) Protecting the patient from injury during a seizure
b) Administering anti-seizure medications as needed
, c) Educating the patient and family about seizure management
d) All of the above
6. A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is experiencing an exacerbation. Which of the following
symptoms might they exhibit?
a) Muscle weakness and spasticity
b) Fatigue
c) Visual disturbances
d) All of the above
7. Which of the following is a key nursing intervention for a patient with myasthenia gravis?
a) Administering medications on time to maintain muscle strength
b) Encouraging bed rest to conserve energy
c) Avoiding physical activity to prevent fatigue
d) Monitoring for signs of infection
8. A patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome is experiencing ascending paralysis. Which of the following
is a priority nursing concern?
a) Monitoring respiratory function
b) Preventing skin breakdown
c) Managing pain
d) Providing emotional support
9. Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA or stroke)?
a) Hypertension
b) Diabetes mellitus
c) Atrial fibrillation
d) All of the above
10. A patient with a stroke is experiencing dysphagia. Which of the following nursing interventions is
appropriate?
a) Thickening liquids
, b) Providing large meals
c) Placing the patient in a supine position during meals
d) Encouraging the patient to drink through a straw
11. A patient with a spinal cord injury at the level of T4 is at risk for which of the following
complications?
a) Autonomic dysreflexia
b) Neurogenic shock
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
12. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with a head injury?
a) Maintaining a quiet environment
b) Monitoring for changes in level of consciousness
c) Providing adequate pain relief
d) All of the above
13. A patient with a brain tumor is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the
following signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to observe?
a) Headache
b) Vomiting
c) Decreased level of consciousness
d) All of the above
14. Which of the following is a common medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease?
a) Levodopa
b) Donepezil (Aricept)
c) Carbidopa
d) Interferon beta-1a
15. A patient with epilepsy is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following nursing
interventions is appropriate during the seizure?
, a) Protecting the patient's head and airway
b) Restraining the patient's limbs
c) Placing a tongue blade in the patient's mouth
d) Trying to stop the seizure
16. A patient with a history of migraines reports experiencing an aura. Which of the following best
describes an aura?
a) A sudden, severe headache
b) Sensory disturbances, such as flashing lights or blind spots, that precede a migraine
c) Nausea and vomiting associated with a migraine
d) Sensitivity to light and sound during a migraine
17. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with meningitis?
a) Administering antibiotics as prescribed
b) Providing a quiet environment
c) Monitoring for signs of increased intracranial pressure
d) All of the above
18. A patient with Bell's palsy is experiencing facial paralysis. Which cranial nerve is affected in this
condition?
a) Trigeminal nerve (CN V)
b) Facial nerve (CN VII)
c) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)
d) Vagus nerve (CN X)
19. Which of the following is a potential complication of Guillain-Barré syndrome?
a) Respiratory failure
b) Cardiac dysrhythmias
c) Autonomic dysfunction
d) All of the above
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