NEURO 1-CMPA2

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An increasing intracranial pressure may lead to

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Compromised cerebral perfusion pressure

Front

Which of the following conditions will not increase intracranial pressure: Systemic hypertension, Increased pO2, Increased PCO2, CSF obstruction?

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Increased pO2

Front

The most Important risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke is

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Hypertension

Front

In a client with injury to the right optic tract, a priority nursing intervention would be to advise the client to move the neck to scan the entire environment.

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Advise the client to move the neck to scan the entire environment

Front

What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a client with stroke? Options: Ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion, Impaired physical mobility, self care deficit, Altered thought process

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Ineffective cerebral tissue perfusion

Front

A client suffered from traumatic brain injury comes to the emergency department, the priority assessment should be: Other injuries, Bleeding in the scalp, Altered level of consciousness, Respiratory rate

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Respiratory rate

Front

An unconscious client comes to the clinic, assessment by the nurse Linda reveals a GCS score of 8. The nurse is correct when she says

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A score of 8 and below determines possible brain damage

Front

Which of the following instructions would the nurse give to a client with multiple sclerosis who has urinary retention? Catheterize your bladder according to the schedule we discussed, Drink caffeinated beverage to promote the ability to form urine, Run water whenever experience difficulty initiating urination, Decrease your fluid intake to prevent urgency

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Catheterize your bladder according to the schedule we discussed

Front

In providing for the safety of the client during a grand mal seizure, the nurse performs which of the following interventions? Options: Applies oxygen immediately via mask, Gently places a padded tongue blade between the teeth, Protect the client from injury, Position the client on his back

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Protect the client from injury

Front

An 80-year-old female is brought to the office by her daughter with decreased appetite and confusion. The daughter has noticed these complaints for the past 3 days and wonders what could be the reason. The nurse knows that these complaints may be symptoms of: UTI, Dementia, Constipation, Cerebral Vascular Accident.

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UTI