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13A NRG304 LEC FINALS QUIZ 2

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

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1.

You are are assigned in the ICU and are performing neurological assessment on a patient with recent history of head injury. Which of the following is the most sensitive indicator of a neurologic functioning?

a)

Motor ability

b)

Speech pattern

c)

Memory

d)

Level of consciousness

e)

Abstract thinking

2.

You are taking care of patient Rekardo Miguel, who has been rushed to the Emergency room due to head injury. He was diagnosed with cerebellar disorder. Which of the following nursing diagnosis is based upon the assessment of this disorder?

a)

Alteration in body temperature related to damage to temperature regulating system

b)

Ineffective breathing pattern related to respiratory muscle weakness

c)

Impaired verbal communication related to cranial nerve dysfunction

d)

Risk for injury related to unsteady gait

e)

Imbalance nutrition related to decrease appetite

3.

Upon endorsement, you heard that patient Dominador Antonio is suspected to have increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following nursing intervention is related to the goal of establishing cerebral tissue perfusion?

a)

Encourage coughing and deep breathing

b)

Perform passive range of motion to the neck

c)

Elevate the head of the bed about 30 degree

d)

Suction every 2 hours and as needed

e)

Provide stool softeners

4.

Patient Bernardino Magnificanado came to the emergency room due to a concussion during a motor vehicle accident. On admission he is disoriented and restless. Which nursing diagnosis should receive the top priority in this client's plan of care?

a)

Sensory or perceptual alterations

b)

Dressing or grooming self care deficit

c)

Impaired verbal communication

d)

Risk for injury

e)

Activity intolerance

5.

Patient Sebastian Andrade who was diagnosed of cerebral edema due to head injury is receiving IV infusion of mannitol. to determine if this drug is producing its therapeutic effect, the nurse should consider which finding most significant?

a)

Decreased level of consciousness

b)

Increased urine output

c)

Elevated blood pressure

d)

Decreased heart rate

e)

Increased heart rate

6.

Patient Charito Palonito is transferred to the intensive care unit after evacuation of a subdural hematoma. to reduce the risk of increasing intracranial preasure the nurse should?

a)

Encourage to increase oral fluid intake

b)

Suction the client once per shift

c)

Elevate the head of the bed to 90 degrees

d)

Administer stool softener as prescribed

e)

Turn to sides every 2 hours

7.

You are assigned in the Intensive care unit and are taking care of patient Tikidoro Buhati. He suddenly has a generalized seizure. Which of the following should you do? Select all that apply

a)

Place a padded tongue blade in the mouth

b)

Restrain the client to prevent injury

c)

Record only the type of seizure

d)

Turn the client into one side

e)

Provide privacy

8.

You are assigned in the Intensive care unit and are assigned to patient Giovani Nichichimoto who is diagnosed with paraplegia. You know that an early major problem of this client will be?

a)

Quadriceps setting

b)

Bladder control

c)

Client education

d)

Verbal communication modification

e)

use of mechanical aids for ambulation

9.

Patient Alfredo Dinatete is found unresponsive due to head injury. He has arterial blood gas drawn and the results indicated the following ; ph is 7.15, PCO2 is 85mmHg and HCO3 is 22 mEq/L. The nurse interprets the result as indicating which of the following

a)

Respiratory acidosis without compensation

b)

Respiratory acidosis with compensation

c)

Metabolic acidosis with compensation

d)

Metabolic acidosis without compensation

e)

Respiratory alkalosis without compensation

10.

Nurse Frachesco Petichini reviews the arterial blood gas result of a patient with subdural hematoma. The nurse analyzes the result and determines that the client is experiencing respiratory acidosis. Which of the following validates the nurse's findings?

a)

pH 7.25, PCO2 50mmHg

b)

pH 7.35, PCO2 40mmHg

c)

pH 7.50, PCO2 52mmHg

d)

pH 7.52, PCO2 25mmHg

e)

pH 7.35, PCO2 45mmHg

11.

When interpreting the level of consciousness of patient Berto Yimamotoshi. glasgow coma scale was used. All of the following are parts of the assessment, except? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

a)

Motor response

b)

Verbal stimuli response

c)

Pain scale

d)

Pupil size and reaction

e)

Eye opening

12.

When assessing for patient Leonardino Gestavo, which of the following should you consider most appropriate in eliciting a desired response?

a)

Environment should be well lit and ventilated

b)

Keep environment at the bedside

c)

Watcher should be present

d)

Have record readily available for documentation

e)

Sedate patient prior to assessment

13.

You are assigned in the ICU and caring for Orlanikarpio Wenanu, 23 years old who was admitted following a motor vvehicular accident. Clinical data obtained were BP of 80/50mmHg, HR-120, respirations 32, peripheral pulse slightly diminished, hematocrit 30%, pulse oximeter 94%, serum electrolytes normal. CT scan is positive for abdominal bleeding and weight is 60kg. Which of the following order should be initiated first?

a)

Insert IV access

b)

Intubate the patient

c)

Assess serum hematocrit

d)

Set up arterial line

e)

Place Dopamine infusion

14.

Patient Vicky Zaboka is rust to the emergency room due to head injury. His condition worsened and developed respiratory arrest. What nursing intervention should you perform first?

a)

Start chest compressions

b)

Ventilate with bag valve mask device

c)

Administer oxygen

d)

Assemble intubation kit

e)

Record time of arrest

15.

To determine the level of consciousness, the Glasgow coma scale is used. Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the nurse of the GCS score?

a)

The higher the score the higher the possibility of permanent damage

b)

The lower the score the lower the probability of delayed recovery

c)

The higher the score the greater the impairment in the brain

d)

The lower the score the more serious the brain injury

e)

The lower the score the more chances of survival

16.

Nurse Frediriko Achochibindo is mentaining the temperature within normal limits of a patient that had traumatic brain injury. This intervention is significant in preventing which of the following?

a)

Cerebral ischemia

b)

Infection

c)

Seizures

d)

Dehydration

e)

Cerebral hematoma

17.

You are taking care of a patient head injury and with risk for increased ICP. All of the following interventions help control the intracranial pressure, Except?

a)

Maintain his head and neck in neutral alignment

b)

Administer O2 to maintain PaO2 >90mHg

c)

Elevate head of the bed a prescribe

d)

Initiate measure to enhance Valsalva maneuvers

e)

Avoid flexing of the neck

18.

You are eating in a restaurant and suddenly a toddler runs into a corner of a table and hits his head creating a scalp injury which is profusely bleeding. The mother is in panic, and as a nurse which of the following will be your first intervention?

a)

Call 911

b)

Irrigate the wound with saline solution

c)

Stop the bleeding

d)

Suture the wound

e)

Check the vital signs of the toddler

19.

A patient was admitted to the hospital for possible skull fracture. You know that which of the following diagnostic test would be done to assess for this type of patient?

a)

MRI

b)

CT scan

c)

PET scan

d)

Ultrasound

e)

ECG

20.

You are assigned in the ICU and are taking care of a patient who is brain dead. Which of the following are cardinal signs of brain death? Select all that apply

a)

Coma

b)

Absence of brainstem reflexes

c)

Apnea

d)

Hypotension

e)

ECG showing Asystole

21.

Upon assessment of the neurologic functioning of patient Wenchutiko Ardemanito you noticed that he has unilaterally dilated and poorly responding pupil which indicates which of the following

a)

Hematoma with pressure on the 3rd cranial nerve

b)

Intrinsic Damage to upper brainstem

c)

Infection to the ventricles

d)

Cerebral swelling of the frontal lobe

e)

Thrombosis formation on the Temporal lobe

22.

You are taking care of a patient with loss of pain, temperature and motor function noted below the level of the lesion, light touch position and vibration sensation remains intact. You know that this patient is suffering form?

a)

Anterior cord syndrome

b)

Central cord syndrome

c)

Lateral cord syndrome

d)

Spinal shock

e)

Autonomic dysreflexia

23.

Characterized by an ipsilateral paralysis or paresis, together with ipsilateral loss of touch, pressure, and vibration and contralateral loss of pain and temperature?

a)

Anterior cord syndrome

b)

Central cord syndrome

c)

Lateral cord syndrome

d)

Spinal shock

e)

Autonomic dysreflexia

24.

You are a emergency team responder and you responded to an emergency where there is a vehicular accident. Upon assessing the patient. You will do rapid assessment of the patients neurological functions. Which of the following assessment is inappropriate?

a)

Does you neck or back hurt?

b)

Can you move your neck?

c)

Can you squeeze my hand?

d)

Can you lift your arms?

e)

Do you feel numb anywhere?

25.

You are assigned to a patient with traction with tongs and halo vest. Which of the following interventions is appropriate for this patients? Select all that apply

a)

Clean daily the four pin sites of a halo device and observed for redness, drainage, and pain.

b)

A torque screwdriver should be readily available in case the screws on the frame need tightening.

c)

Skin under the halo vest is inspected for excessive perspiration, redness, and skin blistering, especially on the bony prominences.

d)

Powder is used inside the vest, because it may prevent the development of pressure ulcers.

26.

Patient Erik Esogun, an 18-year-old is admitted with a closed head injury sustained in a motor vehicular accident. His intracranial pressure (ICP) shows an upward trend. Which intervention should the nurse perform first?

a)

Refer immediately to the physician

b)

Reposition the client to avoid neck flexion

c)

Administer 1g mannitol IV s ordered

d)

Administer 100mg Penobarbital IV as ordered

e)

Increase the ventilator's respiratory rate to 20 breaths/minute

27.

A client with head trauma develops a urine output of 300 ml/hr, dry skin, and dry mucous membranes. Which of the following nursing interventions is the most appropriate to perform initially?

a)

Evaluate urine specific gravity.

b)

Anticipate treatment for renal failure.

c)

Provide emollients to the skin to prevent breakdown.

d)

Slow down the IV fluids and notify the physician.

e)

Insert urinary catheter

28.

A client who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy should be watched carefully for hemorrhage, which may be shown by which of the following signs?

a)

Bloody drainage from the ears

b)

Frequent swallowing

c)

Guaiac-positive stools

d)

Hematuria

e)

Hypertension

29.

Patient Bart Huhunomoy comes into the ER after hitting his head in an MVA. He’s alert and oriented. Which of the following nursing interventions should be done first?

a)

Assess full ROM to determine extent of injuries.

b)

Call for an immediate chest x-ray.

c)

Immobilize the client’s head and neck.

d)

Open the airway with the head-tilt-chin-lift maneuver.

e)

Suction the patient for secretions

30.

Patient Sean Claude Van was rushed to the hospital with a C6 spinal injury. He would most likely have which of the following symptoms?

a)

Aphasia

b)

Hemiparesis

c)

Paraplegia

d)

Erectile dysfunction

e)

Tetraplegia