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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Encourage semiannual dental exams.
B Use ophthalmic lubricant and protect the eye.
C Avoid stimuli that trigger pain.
D Complete the course of antibiotics as prescribed.
Question #2
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 smelling
B tasting
C chewing
D swallowing
Question #4
A There is a very weak familial tendency.
B No familial tendency has been demonstrated.”
C There is a strong familial tendency.”
D Only secondary migraine headaches show a familial tendency.”
Question #5
A 24 hours
B 48 hours
C 72 hours
D 12 hours
Question #6
A Furosemide (Lasix)
B Mannitol
C Vasopressin
D Phenobarbital
Question #7
A Administer lorazepam per orders.
B Place the client in wrist restraints.
C Apply oxygen via nasal cannula.
D Reorient the client while gently holding their arms.
Question #8
A Sensitivity to bright light
B Drooping eyelids
C Muscle spasms
D Shortness of breath
Question #9
A A tonic-clonic seizure
B An absence seizure
C A partial seizure
D A complex 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 Contact the physician to review the care plan.
D Check the equipment.
Question #11
A Cerebyx
B Valium
C Ativan
D Phenobarbital
Question #12
A Administer corticosteroids as ordered.
B Document signs and symptoms of inflammation.
C Give acetaminophen per orders.
D Assess for weight loss.
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 Elevate the head of the bed.
B Complete a head-to-toe assessment.
C Administer morning dose of anticonvulsant.
D Administer Percocet as ordered.
Question #15
A Demonstrates optimal cerebral tissue perfusion
B Attains desired fluid balance
C Maintains a patent airway
D Displays no signs or symptoms of infection
Question #16
A Oliguria and serum hyperosmolarity
B Excessive urine output and decreased urine osmolality
C Oliguria and decreased urine osmolality
D Excessive urine output and serum hypo-osmolarity
Question #17
A Decerebrate
B Decorticate
C Normal
D Flaccid
Question #18
A normal.
B decorticate.
C flaccid.
D decerebrate.
Question #19
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 Monro-Kellie
B Cushing’s
C Dawn phenomenon
D Hashimoto’s disease
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 Activity
C Self-care
D Skin care
Question #23
A Infection
B Increase in cerebral perfusion pressure
C Increased ICP
D Exacerbation of uncontrolled hypertension
Question #24
A A partial seizure
B A tonic-clonic seizure
C myoclonic seizure
D An absence seizure
Question #25
A avoid physical contact between the client and family members.
B promote an active range of motion
C increase environmental stimuli.
D minimize exposure to bright lights and noise.
Question #26
A constricted response
B equal response
C rapid response
D unequal response
Question #27
A Brain tumor
B Trigeminal neuralgia
C Hypostatic pneumonia
D Epilepsy
Question #28
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 Administering prescribed antipyretics
B Hyperoxygenation before and after tracheal suctioning
C Maintaining adequate hydration
D Restricting fluid intake and hydration
Question #30
A decreasing blood pressure.
B pupillary changes.
C diminished responsiveness.
D elevated temperature.
Question #31
A You must restrict your fluid intake.”
B You must avoid coughing, sneezing, and blowing your nose.”
C You must lie flat for 24 hours after surgery.”
D You must report ringing in your ears immediately.”
Question #32
A Restricts protein to 10% of daily caloric intake
B High in protein and low in carbohydrate
C At least 50% carbohydrate
D Low in fat
Question #33
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
A Positioning to prevent complications
B Assessment of pupillary light reflexes
C Determination of the cause
D Maintenance of a patent airway
Question #35
A supine position with the head slightly elevated.
B dorsal recumbent position.
C prone position with the head turned to the unaffected side
D Trendelenburg position.
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 Risk of injury related to decreased LOC
C Deficient fluid volume related to inability to take fluids by mouth
D Risk for impaired skin integrity related to prolonged immobility
Question #38
A headache.
B herniation.
C vomiting.
D decreased level of consciousness.
Question #39
A Headache
B Premonitory
C Aura
D Postdrome
Question #40
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
A Pituitary carcinoma
B Colorectal carcinoma
C Laryngeal 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 Request an antihistamine for the postnasal drip.
D Notify the physician of a possible cerebrospinal fluid leak.
Question #43
A Osteoporosis
B Anemia
C Osteoarthritis
D Obesity
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 Keeping the head of bed flat
B Using a cervical collar
C Rotating the neck to the far right with neck support
D Extreme hip flexion, with the hip supported by pillows
Question #47
A Maintain airway via artificial ventilation.
B Assess neurological findings.
C Time, distance, and shielding against radiation
D Assessing skull dressing for excess drainage
Question #48
A Seizure was 1 minute in duration including tonic-clonic activity.
B The client cried out before the seizure began.
C Seizure began at 1300 hours.
D Sleeping quietly after the seizure
Question #49
A One-third normal saline (0.33% NSS)
B Half-normal saline (0.45% NSS)
C Dextrose 5% in water (D5W)
D Mannitol
Question #50
A A secondary headache is associated with an organic cause, such as a brain tumor.”
B A secondary headache is one for which no organic cause can be identified.”
C secondary headache is located in the frontal area.”
D A migraine headache is an example of a secondary headache.”
Question #51
A Supine, to rest the muscles of the extremities
B Side-lying, to facilitate drainage of oral secretions
C Semi-Fowler’s, to promote breathing
D High Fowler’s, to prevent aspiration
Question #52
A 70 mm Hg
B 50 mm Hg
C 80 mm Hg
D 60 mm Hg
Question #53
A Increased ICP is 12 mm Hg.
B Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is 21 mm Hg.
C The pupils are dilated and fixed.
D mean arterial pressure (MAP) is equal to the intracranial pressure (ICP).
Question #54
A Cool, dry skin
B Capillary refill of 2 seconds
C Shivering
D Urine output of 100 mL/hr
Question #55
A Antianxiety
B Anticonvulsants
C Corticosteroids
D Diuretics