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CCRN Neuro Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers 2023, Exams of Advanced Education
A comprehensive set of ccrn (critical care registered nurse) neuro exam questions with 100% correct answers for the year 2023. It covers a wide range of topics related to the assessment and management of neurological conditions, including level of consciousness, pupillary reactions, extremity movement and strength, respiratory patterns, herniation, reflex testing, and visual field deficits. The questions are designed to test the knowledge and critical thinking skills of healthcare professionals, particularly those working in critical care settings. By studying this document, students and professionals can enhance their understanding of neurological assessment and improve their ability to provide effective patient care. A valuable resource for ccrn exam preparation, as well as for ongoing professional development and continuing education in the field of critical care nursing.
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The most important indicator of the neurological state is A. Level of consciousness B. Pupillary reaction C. Extremity movement and strength D. Vital signs - Correct Answer-A. Level of consciuosness Movement of the head back and forth in a comatose patient with eyes returning to midline is - Correct Answer-A positive dolls eye. (Which is good!) The oculocephalic reflex. Assesses cranial nerves 3,6, and 8 The respiratory pattern seen in upper brain stem lesions (midbrain) is A. Hyperventilation B. Ataxia C. Cluster D. Apneustic - Correct Answer-A. Hyperventilation An uncalled herniation is most often caused by what type of bleed - Correct Answer- Epidural hematoma the response elicited when the neck is flexed, producing flexion of both thighs at the hips as well as flexion movements of ankles and knees is... A. Kernigs sign B. Babinskis sign C. Brudzinkis sign D. Trousseaus sign - Correct Answer-C. Brudzinkis Kernigs is when leg is bent then kicked out and pt gets pain in hamstring and neck (meningeal irritation) Trousseaus is cuff on arm and twitching starts, (low calcium level) Most surgeons will elevate depress skull fractures (perform surgery) if the depressed segment is greater than how much? - Correct Answer-Greater than 5mm Pt complaining of severe headache. On assessment has nuchal rigidity and positive Kernigs sign. Which of the following is most likely present A. Epidural hematoma B. Subdural hematoma C. Subarachnoid hemorrhage D. Increased intracranial - Correct Answer-C. Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Ventricular fluid pressure Is the most sensitive indicator of increased intracranial pressure. The normal ventricular fluid pressure is A. 16-40 mmHg B. 0-10 mmHg C. 41-60 mmHg D. Above 60 mmHg - Correct Answer-B. 0-10mmHg Blindness in one half of both visual fields following a CVA is referred to as: A. Homonymous Hemianopia B. Astereognosis C. Homonymous hemignosia D. Optic hemianopia - Correct Answer-A. Homonymous hemianopia Pinpoint pupils that react to light if viewed with a magnifying glass are indicative of A. Lesion in the pons B. Lesion in the basal ganglia C. Oculomotor dysfunction D. Sympathetic nervous stimulation - Correct Answer-A. Lesion in the pons