NCM 116

1. 1. A patient diagnosed with Brain Tumors manifested Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral edema. Which statement best describes the situation?

• Patient verbalizes of Headache

• Patient Verbalizes that he felt nauseated and would want to vomit.

• Patient is a little bit drowsy.

• All of the above

2. Which diagnostic procedure can best detect brain tumor?

• MRI

• EEG

• CT Scan

• All of the above

In Cushings's Triad, what does the nurse observed to a Stroke patient?

• Hypertension

• Bradycardia

• Irregular respiration

• All of the above

4. 4. Mr. Black was diagnosed with an Ischemic Stroke. As the nurse taking care of the client, what are the possible manifestations?

• Nurse noticed that the face is drooping.

• Patient verbalizes that he cannot extend his arm.

• Nurse noted the slurring of speech.

• All of the above

When giving Aspirin, what are the important considerations the nurse must do?

• Monitor the patient for bleeding.

• Check the vital signs.

• CBG is indicated

• Monitor the Hemoglobin.

Patient with Brain Tumor was given mannitol at room 56. What is the indication of mannitol?

• Diuretics

• Anti coagulant

• Anti convulsant

• Blood Thinners

What is the normal range for ICP?

• 7-15mmHG

• 10-15 mmHg

• 15-20mmHg

• 21-25mmHg

8-10 What does FAST stands for?

• Face drooping

  arm weakness

  speech difficulty

  time to call for help

• Face assymetry

  arm paralysis

  slurring of speech

  time to consult