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