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Question #1

Which of the following teaching points is a priority in the management of symptoms for a client with Bell’s palsy?

A Complete the course of antibiotics as prescribed.

B Use ophthalmic lubricant and protect the eye.

C Encourage semiannual dental exams.

D Avoid stimuli that trigger pain.

Question #2

The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with a severe exacerbation of myasthenia gravis. When administering medications to this client, what is a priority nursing action?

A Assess client’s reaction to new medication schedule.

B Document medication given and dose.

C Administer medications at exact intervals ordered.

D Give client plenty of fluids with medications.

Question #3

A nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia. Which activity is altered as a result of this diagnosis?

A smelling

B chewing

C tasting

D swallowing

Question #4

A nurse is providing education about migraine headaches to a community group. The cause of migraines has not been clearly demonstrated, but is related to vascular disturbances. A member of the group asks about familial tendencies. The nurse’s correct reply will be which of the following?

A No familial tendency has been demonstrated.”

B Only secondary migraine headaches show a familial tendency.”

C There is a very weak familial tendency.

D There is a strong familial tendency.”

Question #5

Cerebral edema peaks at which time point after intracranial surgery?

A 24 hours

B 12 hours

C 48 hours

D 72 hours

Question #6

A patient had a small pituitary adenoma removed by the transsphenoidal approach and has developed diabetes insipidus. What pharmacologic therapy will the nurse be administering to this patient to control symptoms?

A Mannitol

B Phenobarbital

C Furosemide (Lasix)

D Vasopressin

Question #7

A client experiences a seizure while hospitalized for appendicitis. During the postictal phase, the client is yelling and swings a closed fist at the nurse. Which is the appropriate action by the nurse?

A Apply oxygen via nasal cannula.

B Reorient the client while gently holding their arms.

C Place the client in wrist restraints.

D Administer lorazepam per orders.

Question #8

The nurse is completing an assessment on a client with myasthenia gravis. Which of the following historical recounting provides the most significant evidence regarding when the disorder began?

A Sensitivity to bright light

B Drooping eyelids

C Shortness of breath

D Muscle spasms

Question #9

The school nurse notes a 6-year-old running across the playground with friends. The child stops in mid-stride, freezing for a few seconds. Then the child resumes his progress across the playground. The school nurse suspects what in this child?

A An absence seizure

B A partial seizure

C A tonic-clonic seizure

D A complex seizure

Question #10

When performing a postoperative assessment on a client who has undergone surgery to manage increased intracranial pressure (ICP), a nurse notes an ICP reading of 0 mm Hg. Which action should the nurse perform first?

A Continue the assessment because no actions are indicated at this time.

B Contact the physician to review the care plan.

C Document the reading because it reflects that the treatment has been effective.

D Check the equipment.

Question #11

Which of the following drugs may be used after a seizure to maintain a seizure-free state?

A Cerebyx

B Phenobarbital

C Ativan

D Valium

Question #12

The nurse is caring for an 82-year-old client diagnosed with cranial arteritis. What is the prioritynursing intervention?

A Assess for weight loss.

B Document signs and symptoms of inflammation.

C Give acetaminophen per orders.

D Administer corticosteroids as ordered.

Question #13

A 30-year-old was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which statement by the client would indicate a need for more teaching from the nurse?

A “I will have progressive muscle weakness.”

B My children are at greater risk to develop this disease.”

C I will lose strength in my arms.”

D I need to remain active for as long as possible.”

Question #14

A client with a brain tumor is complaining of a headache upon awakening. Which nursing action would the nurse take first?

A Elevate the head of the bed.

B Administer Percocet as ordered.

C Administer morning dose of anticonvulsant.

D Complete a head-to-toe assessment.

Question #15

A client with a traumatic brain injury is showing early signs of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). While planning care for this client, what would be the priority expected outcome?

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 client with a traumatic brain injury has developed increased intracranial pressure resulting in dibetes insipidus. While assessing the client, the nurse expects which of the following findings?

A Oliguria and serum hyperosmolarity

B Excessive urine output and serum hypo-osmolarity

C Excessive urine output and decreased urine osmolality

D Oliguria and decreased urine osmolality

Question #17

Which posture exhibited by abnormal flexion of the upper extremities and extension of the lower extremities?

A Decerebrate

B Decorticate

C Flaccid

D Normal

Question #18

When the nurse observes that the client has extension and external rotation of the arms and wrists and extension, plantar flexion, and internal rotation of the feet, she records the client’s posture as

A decorticate.

B normal.

C decerebrate.

D flaccid.

Question #19

A client is transferred to the intensive care unit after evacuation of a subdural hematoma. Which nursing intervention reduces the client’s risk of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

A Suctioning the client once each shift

B Elevating the head of the bed 90 degrees

C Encouraging oral fluid intake

D Administering a stool softener as ordered

Question #20

A nurse is continually monitoring a client with a traumatic brain injury for signs of increasing intracranial pressure. The cranial vault contains brain tissue, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid; an increase in any of the components causes a change in the volume of the others. This hypothesis is called which of the following?

A Dawn phenomenon

B Monro-Kellie

C Hashimoto’s disease

D Cushing’s

Question #21

A client undergoes a craniotomy with supratentorial surgery to remove a brain tumor. On the first postoperative day, the nurse notes the absence of a bone flap at the operative site. How should the nurse position the client’s head?

A Elevated 30 degrees

B Elevated no more than 10 degrees

C Turned onto the operative side

D Flat

Question #22

A nurse is providing care to a client with a brain tumor. The client has experienced seizures as a result of the tumor. Which area would be a priority for this client?

A Safety

B Skin care

C Activity

D Self-care

Question #23

The nurse is caring for a patient postoperatively after intracranial surgery for the treatment of a subdural hematoma. The nurse observes an increase in the patient’s blood pressure from the baseline and a decrease in the heart rate from 86 to 54. The patient has crackles in the bases of the lungs. What does the nurse suspect is occurring?

A Infection

B Increase in cerebral perfusion pressure

C Increased ICP

D Exacerbation of uncontrolled hypertension

Question #24

The school nurse notes a 6-year-old running across the playground with his friends. The child stops in midstride, freezing for a few seconds. Then the child resumes his progress across the playground. The school nurse suspects what in this child?

A myoclonic seizure

B A tonic-clonic seizure

C A partial seizure

D An absence seizure

Question #25

To meet the sensory needs of a client with viral meningitis, the nurse should:

A promote an active range of motion

B increase environmental stimuli.

C avoid physical contact between the client and family members.

D minimize exposure to bright lights and noise.

Question #26

A nurse is assessing a client who has been in a motor vehicle collision. The client directly and accurately answers questions. The nurse notes a contusion to the client’s forehead; the client reports a headache. Assessing the client’s pupils, what reaction would confirm increasing intracranial pressure?

A unequal response

B rapid response

C equal response

D constricted response

Question #27

An older client complains of a constant headache. A physical examination shows papilledema. What may the symptoms indicate in this client?

A Brain tumor

B Epilepsy

C Trigeminal neuralgia

D Hypostatic pneumonia

Question #28

The nurse is taking care of a client with a history of headaches. The nurse takes measures to reduce headaches and administer medications. Which appropriate nursing interventions may be provided by the nurse to such a client?

A Use pressure-relieving pads or a similar type of mattress

B Maintain hydration by drinking eight glasses of fluid a day

C Perform the Heimlich maneuver

D Apply warm or cool cloths to the forehead or back of the neck

Question #29

A client with neurological infection develops cerebral edema from syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which is an important nursing action for this client?

A Hyperoxygenation before and after tracheal suctioning

B Maintaining adequate hydration

C Administering prescribed antipyretics

D Restricting fluid intake and hydration

Question #30

A nurse is monitoring a client for increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). Early signs of increased ICP include:

A decreasing blood pressure.

B elevated temperature.

C pupillary changes.

D diminished responsiveness.

Question #31

A client whose physical findings suggest a hyperpituitary condition undergoes an extensive diagnostic workup. Test results reveal a pituitary tumor, which necessitates a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. The evening before the surgery, the nurse reviews preoperative and postoperative instructions given to the client earlier. Which postoperative instruction should the nurse emphasize?

A You must report ringing in your ears immediately.”

B You must restrict your fluid intake.”

C You must lie flat for 24 hours after surgery.”

D You must avoid coughing, sneezing, and blowing your nose.”

Question #32

The nurse is educating a patient with a seizure disorder. What nutritional approach for seizure management would be beneficial for this patient?

A Restricts protein to 10% of daily caloric intake

B Low in fat

C At least 50% carbohydrate

D High in protein and low in carbohydrate

Question #33

A nurse is assessing a patient’s urinary output as an indicator of diabetes insipidus. The nurse knows that an hourly output of what volume over 2 hours may be a positive indicator?

A 150 to 200 mL/h

B 100 to 150 mL/h

C More than 200 mL/h

D 50 to 100 mL/h

Question #34

The nurse is caring for a patient with an altered LOC. What is the first priority of treatment for this patient?

A Maintenance of a patent airway

B Positioning to prevent complications

C Assessment of pupillary light reflexes

D Determination of the cause

Question #35

The nurse is caring for a client immediately after supratentorial intracranial surgery. The nurse performs the appropriate action by placing the patient in the

A supine position with the head slightly elevated.

B Trendelenburg position.

C prone position with the head turned to the unaffected side

D dorsal recumbent position.

Question #36

The nurse is aware that burr holes may be used in neurosurgical procedures. Which of the following is a reason why a neurosurgeon may choose to create a burr hole in a patient?

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 nurse working on a medical-surgical floor walks into a patient’s room to find the patient with an altered level of consciousness (LOC). Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be the first priority for the plan of care?

A Risk for impaired skin integrity related to prolonged immobility

B Ineffective airway clearance related to altered LOC

C Risk of injury related to decreased LOC

D Deficient fluid volume related to inability to take fluids by mouth

Question #38

The initial sign of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP) includes

A vomiting.

B headache.

C decreased level of consciousness.

D herniation.

Question #39

Which phase of a migraine headache usually lasts less than an hour?

A Aura

B Postdrome

C Premonitory

D Headache

Question #40

A client is sitting in a chair and begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. The most appropriate nursing response is to:

A place an oral airway in the client’s mouth to maintain an open airway.

B allow the client to remain in the chair but move all objects out of his way.

C carefully move the client to a flat surface and turn him on his side.

D hold the client’s arm still to keep him from hitting anything.

Question #41

After a transsphenoidal adenohypophysectomy, a client is likely to undergo hormone replacement therapy. A transsphenoidal adenohypophysectomy is performed to treat which type of cancer?

A Esophageal carcinoma

B Laryngeal carcinoma

C Pituitary carcinoma

D Colorectal carcinoma

Question #42

A patient 3 days postoperative from a craniotomy informs the nurse, “I feel something trickling down the back of my throat and I taste something salty.” What priority intervention does the nurse initiate?

A Request an antihistamine for the postnasal drip.

B Give the patient some mouthwash to gargle with.

C Ask the patient to cough to observe the sputum color and consistency.

D Notify the physician of a possible cerebrospinal fluid leak.

Question #43

When educating a patient about the use of antiseizure medication, what should the nurse inform the patient is a result of long-term use of the medication in women?

A Osteoarthritis

B Anemia

C Osteoporosis

D Obesity

Question #44

What does the nurse recognize as the earliest sign of serious impairment of brain circulation related to increasing ICP?

A Lethargy and stupor

B Bradycardia

C A bounding pulse

D Hypertension

Question #45

A client with neurologic infection develops cerebral edema from syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which is an important nursing action for this client?

A Administering prescribed antipyretics

B Restricting fluid intake and hydration

C Hyperoxygenation before and after tracheal suctioning

D Maintaining adequate hydration

Question #46

Which method is used to help reduce intracranial pressure?

A Extreme hip flexion, with the hip supported by pillows

B Keeping the head of bed flat

C Using a cervical collar

D Rotating the neck to the far right with neck support

Question #47

A client is admitted for scheduled gamma-knife radiosurgery, in the treatment of a brain tumor. Which nursing measure is primary in the postsurgical care of this client?

A Assess neurological findings.

B Assessing skull dressing for excess drainage

C Time, distance, and shielding against radiation

D Maintain airway via artificial ventilation.

Question #48

Following a generalized seizure in a client, which nursing assessment is a priority for detailing the event?

A The client cried out before the seizure began.

B Sleeping quietly after the seizure

C Seizure was 1 minute in duration including tonic-clonic activity.

D Seizure began at 1300 hours.

Question #49

A client is exhibiting signs of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). Which intravenous solution (IV) would the nurse anticipate hanging?

A Mannitol

B Dextrose 5% in water (D5W)

C Half-normal saline (0.45% NSS)

D One-third normal saline (0.33% NSS)

Question #50

A nurse is working on a neurological unit with a nursing student who asks the difference between primary and secondary headaches. The nurse’s correct response will include which of the following statements?

A A secondary headache is one for which no organic cause can be identified.”

B secondary headache is located in the frontal area.”

C A migraine headache is an example of a secondary headache.”

D A secondary headache is associated with an organic cause, such as a brain tumor.”

Question #51

After a seizure, the nurse should place the patient in which of the following positions to prevent complications?

A Semi-Fowler’s, to promote breathing

B Supine, to rest the muscles of the extremities

C High Fowler’s, to prevent aspiration

D Side-lying, to facilitate drainage of oral secretions

Question #52

A patient is admitted to the hospital with an ICP reading of 20 mm Hg and a mean arterial pressure of 90 mm Hg. What would the nurse calculate the CPP to be?

A 70 mm Hg

B 60 mm Hg

C 80 mm Hg

D 50 mm Hg

Question #53

The nurse is caring for a client with a ventriculostomy. Which assessment finding demonstrates effectiveness of the ventriculostomy?

A mean arterial pressure (MAP) is equal to the intracranial pressure (ICP).

B Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is 21 mm Hg.

C The pupils are dilated and fixed.

D Increased ICP is 12 mm Hg.

Question #54

A client is receiving hypothermic treatment for uncontrolled fever related to increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

A Urine output of 100 mL/hr

B Shivering

C Cool, dry skin

D Capillary refill of 2 seconds

Question #55

Which medication classification is used preoperatively to decrease the risk of postoperative seizures?

A Diuretics

B Anticonvulsants

C Corticosteroids

D Antianxiety

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