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