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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Complete the course of antibiotics as prescribed.
B Avoid stimuli that trigger pain.
C Use ophthalmic lubricant and protect the eye.
D Encourage semiannual dental exams.
Question #2
A Administer medications at exact intervals ordered.
B Document medication given and dose.
C Assess client’s reaction to new medication schedule.
D Give client plenty of fluids with medications.
Question #3
A swallowing
B tasting
C chewing
D smelling
Question #4
A No familial tendency has been demonstrated.”
B There is a very weak familial tendency.
C There is a strong familial tendency.”
D Only secondary migraine headaches show a familial tendency.”
Question #5
A 24 hours
B 72 hours
C 48 hours
D 12 hours
Question #6
A Mannitol
B Vasopressin
C Phenobarbital
D Furosemide (Lasix)
Question #7
A Administer lorazepam per orders.
B Apply oxygen via nasal cannula.
C Place the client in wrist restraints.
D Reorient the client while gently holding their arms.
Question #8
A Drooping eyelids
B Shortness of breath
C Sensitivity to bright light
D Muscle spasms
Question #9
A A tonic-clonic seizure
B An absence seizure
C A complex seizure
D A partial seizure
Question #10
A Check the equipment.
B Contact the physician to review the care plan.
C Document the reading because it reflects that the treatment has been effective.
D Continue the assessment because no actions are indicated at this time.
Question #11
A Phenobarbital
B Ativan
C Valium
D Cerebyx
Question #12
A Give acetaminophen per orders.
B Assess for weight loss.
C Document signs and symptoms of inflammation.
D Administer corticosteroids as ordered.
Question #13
A “I will have progressive muscle weakness.”
B I need to remain active for as long as possible.”
C I will lose strength in my arms.”
D My children are at greater risk to develop this disease.”
Question #14
A Administer Percocet as ordered.
B Administer morning dose of anticonvulsant.
C Complete a head-to-toe assessment.
D Elevate the head of the bed.
Question #15
A Displays no signs or symptoms of infection
B Demonstrates optimal cerebral tissue perfusion
C Attains desired fluid balance
D Maintains a patent airway
Question #16
A Excessive urine output and decreased urine osmolality
B Oliguria and decreased urine osmolality
C Excessive urine output and serum hypo-osmolarity
D Oliguria and serum hyperosmolarity
Question #17
A Flaccid
B Normal
C Decerebrate
D Decorticate
Question #18
A flaccid.
B normal.
C decerebrate.
D decorticate.
Question #19
A Elevating the head of the bed 90 degrees
B Administering a stool softener as ordered
C Suctioning the client once each shift
D Encouraging oral fluid intake
Question #20
A Monro-Kellie
B Cushing’s
C Hashimoto’s disease
D Dawn phenomenon
Question #21
A Elevated 30 degrees
B Turned onto the operative side
C Flat
D Elevated no more than 10 degrees
Question #22
A Self-care
B Activity
C Skin care
D Safety
Question #23
A Infection
B Increase in cerebral perfusion pressure
C Exacerbation of uncontrolled hypertension
D Increased ICP
Question #24
A An absence seizure
B myoclonic seizure
C A tonic-clonic seizure
D A partial seizure
Question #25
A avoid physical contact between the client and family members.
B increase environmental stimuli.
C minimize exposure to bright lights and noise.
D promote an active range of motion
Question #26
A equal response
B constricted response
C rapid response
D unequal response
Question #27
A Epilepsy
B Brain tumor
C Trigeminal neuralgia
D Hypostatic pneumonia
Question #28
A Perform the Heimlich maneuver
B Use pressure-relieving pads or a similar type of mattress
C Apply warm or cool cloths to the forehead or back of the neck
D Maintain hydration by drinking eight glasses of fluid a day
Question #29
A Hyperoxygenation before and after tracheal suctioning
B Restricting fluid intake and hydration
C Administering prescribed antipyretics
D Maintaining adequate hydration
Question #30
A pupillary changes.
B elevated temperature.
C diminished responsiveness.
D decreasing blood pressure.
Question #31
A You must restrict your fluid intake.”
B You must lie flat for 24 hours after surgery.”
C You must avoid coughing, sneezing, and blowing your nose.”
D You must report ringing in your ears immediately.”
Question #32
A High in protein and low in carbohydrate
B At least 50% carbohydrate
C Restricts protein to 10% of daily caloric intake
D Low in fat
Question #33
A 150 to 200 mL/h
B More than 200 mL/h
C 50 to 100 mL/h
D 100 to 150 mL/h
Question #34
A Positioning to prevent complications
B Determination of the cause
C Assessment of pupillary light reflexes
D Maintenance of a patent airway
Question #35
A dorsal recumbent position.
B supine position with the head slightly elevated.
C Trendelenburg position.
D prone position with the head turned to the unaffected side
Question #36
A Access for intravenous (IV) fluids
B Aspiration of a brain abscess
C To assess visual acuity
D Visualization of a hemorrhage
Question #37
A Risk for impaired skin integrity related to prolonged immobility
B Risk of injury related to decreased LOC
C Ineffective airway clearance related to altered LOC
D Deficient fluid volume related to inability to take fluids by mouth
Question #38
A headache.
B herniation.
C decreased level of consciousness.
D vomiting.
Question #39
A Aura
B Postdrome
C Headache
D Premonitory
Question #40
A place an oral airway in the client’s mouth to maintain an open airway.
B carefully move the client to a flat surface and turn him on his side.
C hold the client’s arm still to keep him from hitting anything.
D allow the client to remain in the chair but move all objects out of his way.
Question #41
A Colorectal carcinoma
B Laryngeal carcinoma
C Pituitary carcinoma
D Esophageal carcinoma
Question #42
A Ask the patient to cough to observe the sputum color and consistency.
B Give the patient some mouthwash to gargle with.
C Notify the physician of a possible cerebrospinal fluid leak.
D Request an antihistamine for the postnasal drip.
Question #43
A Obesity
B Anemia
C Osteoarthritis
D Osteoporosis
Question #44
A Hypertension
B Lethargy and stupor
C Bradycardia
D A bounding pulse
Question #45
A Restricting fluid intake and hydration
B Maintaining adequate hydration
C Hyperoxygenation before and after tracheal suctioning
D Administering prescribed antipyretics
Question #46
A Rotating the neck to the far right with neck support
B Keeping the head of bed flat
C Using a cervical collar
D Extreme hip flexion, with the hip supported by pillows
Question #47
A Time, distance, and shielding against radiation
B Assessing skull dressing for excess drainage
C Maintain airway via artificial ventilation.
D Assess neurological findings.
Question #48
A Seizure was 1 minute in duration including tonic-clonic activity.
B Seizure began at 1300 hours.
C Sleeping quietly after the seizure
D The client cried out before the seizure began.
Question #49
A One-third normal saline (0.33% NSS)
B Dextrose 5% in water (D5W)
C Mannitol
D Half-normal saline (0.45% NSS)
Question #50
A A migraine headache is an example of a secondary headache.”
B secondary headache is located in the frontal area.”
C A secondary headache is one for which no organic cause can be identified.”
D A secondary headache is associated with an organic cause, such as a brain tumor.”
Question #51
A Supine, to rest the muscles of the extremities
B Semi-Fowler’s, to promote breathing
C High Fowler’s, to prevent aspiration
D Side-lying, to facilitate drainage of oral secretions
Question #52
A 80 mm Hg
B 50 mm Hg
C 70 mm Hg
D 60 mm Hg
Question #53
A Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is 21 mm Hg.
B mean arterial pressure (MAP) is equal to the intracranial pressure (ICP).
C The pupils are dilated and fixed.
D Increased ICP is 12 mm Hg.
Question #54
A Capillary refill of 2 seconds
B Shivering
C Cool, dry skin
D Urine output of 100 mL/hr
Question #55
A Antianxiety
B Anticonvulsants
C Corticosteroids
D Diuretics