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