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NR 283 EXAM 3 NEWEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
(CHAMBERLAINE COLLEGE OF NURSING)




NR 283 PATHO EXAM 3


.What is an effect of the sympathetic nervous system?
a. Bradycardia
b. Increased peristalsis
c. Vasoconstriction
d. Bronchoconstriction - CORRECT ANSWER-c.
Vasoconstriction


2. The following are the criteria for _____________?
b. Absence of brain stem reflexes
e. Cessation of brain stem function

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f. Absence of spontaneous respirations when ventilator is
withdrawn - CORRECT ANSWER-Brain death


3. What is the best way to assess Level of Consciousness? -
CORRECT ANSWER-b. Glasgow coma scale


The following are manifestations of
__________________________.
b. Headache
c. Change in Level of Consciousness
d. Projective vomiting
e. Cushing's triad reflex
f. Pupil abnormalities - CORRECT ANSWER-Intracranial
Pressure (ICP)


5. A nurse is educating a client after a stroke. What is the
difference between a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and a
Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA)? - CORRECT ANSWER-c.
TIAs are temporary, partial blockages while CVAs are total
obstructions.


6. When a client is aware and capable of thinking but is
paralyzed and cannot communicate, what do we call this? -
CORRECT ANSWER-d. Locked-in syndrome

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7. Which type of head injury has the highest risk for Increased
Intracranial Pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Closed


8. Which of the following is true about spinal cord injuries? -
CORRECT ANSWER-c. Results may improve with
rehabilitation


9. A client has a chronic neuro disease causing a progressive
demyelinating of neurons including remissions/exacerbations.
Symptoms include weakness, blurred vision, impaired
bowel/bladder function, and chronic fatigue. What disease is
this? - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Multiple Sclerosis


10. After educating a client with Parkinson's, which statement
made by client requires clarification? - CORRECT ANSWER-a.
I need to take medication to decrease my dopamine levels


The nurse is aware that hypercapnia can lead to which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Respiratory acidosis


Which of the following describes lobar pneumonia? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Sudden onset of fever and chills, with
course crackles and rusty sputum.