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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Encourage semiannual dental exams.
B Complete the course of antibiotics as prescribed.
C Avoid stimuli that trigger pain.
D Use ophthalmic lubricant and protect the eye.
Question #2
A Give client plenty of fluids with medications.
B Assess client’s reaction to new medication schedule.
C Administer medications at exact intervals ordered.
D Document medication given and dose.
Question #3
A smelling
B chewing
C tasting
D swallowing
Question #4
A Only secondary migraine headaches show a familial tendency.”
B There is a strong familial tendency.”
C No familial tendency has been demonstrated.”
D There is a very weak familial tendency.
Question #5
A 48 hours
B 72 hours
C 12 hours
D 24 hours
Question #6
A Furosemide (Lasix)
B Mannitol
C Vasopressin
D Phenobarbital
Question #7
A Reorient the client while gently holding their arms.
B Administer lorazepam per orders.
C Place the client in wrist restraints.
D Apply oxygen via nasal cannula.
Question #8
A Drooping eyelids
B Shortness of breath
C Sensitivity to bright light
D Muscle spasms
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 Contact the physician to review the care plan.
D Document the reading because it reflects that the treatment has been effective.
Question #11
A Ativan
B Cerebyx
C Valium
D Phenobarbital
Question #12
A Give acetaminophen per orders.
B Document signs and symptoms of inflammation.
C Administer corticosteroids as ordered.
D Assess for weight loss.
Question #13
A “I will have progressive muscle weakness.”
B My children are at greater risk to develop this disease.”
C I need to remain active for as long as possible.”
D I will lose strength in my arms.”
Question #14
A Elevate the head of the bed.
B Administer morning dose of anticonvulsant.
C Complete a head-to-toe assessment.
D Administer Percocet as ordered.
Question #15
A Demonstrates optimal cerebral tissue perfusion
B Maintains a patent airway
C Attains desired fluid balance
D Displays no signs or symptoms of infection
Question #16
A Excessive urine output and serum hypo-osmolarity
B Oliguria and serum hyperosmolarity
C Oliguria and decreased urine osmolality
D Excessive urine output and decreased urine osmolality
Question #17
A Decerebrate
B Normal
C Decorticate
D Flaccid
Question #18
A decerebrate.
B decorticate.
C flaccid.
D normal.
Question #19
A Administering a stool softener as ordered
B Elevating the head of the bed 90 degrees
C Encouraging oral fluid intake
D Suctioning the client once each shift
Question #20
A Monro-Kellie
B Hashimoto’s disease
C Cushing’s
D Dawn phenomenon
Question #21
A Elevated no more than 10 degrees
B Turned onto the operative side
C Elevated 30 degrees
D Flat
Question #22
A Self-care
B Skin care
C Safety
D Activity
Question #23
A Infection
B Exacerbation of uncontrolled hypertension
C Increased ICP
D Increase in cerebral perfusion pressure
Question #24
A An absence seizure
B myoclonic seizure
C A partial seizure
D A tonic-clonic seizure
Question #25
A promote an active range of motion
B avoid physical contact between the client and family members.
C increase environmental stimuli.
D minimize exposure to bright lights and noise.
Question #26
A constricted response
B unequal response
C equal response
D rapid response
Question #27
A Hypostatic pneumonia
B Epilepsy
C Trigeminal neuralgia
D Brain tumor
Question #28
A Perform the Heimlich maneuver
B Maintain hydration by drinking eight glasses of fluid a day
C Use pressure-relieving pads or a similar type of mattress
D Apply warm or cool cloths to the forehead or back of the neck
Question #29
A Maintaining adequate hydration
B Administering prescribed antipyretics
C Hyperoxygenation before and after tracheal suctioning
D Restricting fluid intake and hydration
Question #30
A decreasing blood pressure.
B diminished responsiveness.
C elevated temperature.
D pupillary changes.
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 At least 50% carbohydrate
B Low in fat
C Restricts protein to 10% of daily caloric intake
D High in protein and low in 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 Maintenance of a patent airway
B Determination of the cause
C Assessment of pupillary light reflexes
D Positioning to prevent complications
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 To assess visual acuity
B Aspiration of a brain abscess
C Access for intravenous (IV) fluids
D Visualization of a hemorrhage
Question #37
A Risk of injury related to decreased LOC
B Risk for impaired skin integrity related to prolonged immobility
C Deficient fluid volume related to inability to take fluids by mouth
D Ineffective airway clearance related to altered LOC
Question #38
A vomiting.
B headache.
C decreased level of consciousness.
D herniation.
Question #39
A Premonitory
B Postdrome
C Aura
D Headache
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 Pituitary carcinoma
B Esophageal carcinoma
C Colorectal 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 Osteoarthritis
B Anemia
C Osteoporosis
D Obesity
Question #44
A Bradycardia
B Hypertension
C Lethargy and stupor
D A bounding pulse
Question #45
A Hyperoxygenation before and after tracheal suctioning
B Restricting fluid intake and hydration
C Administering prescribed antipyretics
D Maintaining adequate hydration
Question #46
A Rotating the neck to the far right with neck support
B Extreme hip flexion, with the hip supported by pillows
C Using a cervical collar
D Keeping the head of bed flat
Question #47
A Assess neurological findings.
B Time, distance, and shielding against radiation
C Maintain airway via artificial ventilation.
D Assessing skull dressing for excess drainage
Question #48
A Seizure began at 1300 hours.
B The client cried out before the seizure began.
C Seizure was 1 minute in duration including tonic-clonic activity.
D Sleeping quietly after the seizure
Question #49
A Dextrose 5% in water (D5W)
B Mannitol
C One-third normal saline (0.33% NSS)
D Half-normal saline (0.45% NSS)
Question #50
A A migraine headache is an example of a secondary headache.”
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 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 50 mm Hg
B 70 mm Hg
C 80 mm Hg
D 60 mm Hg
Question #53
A The pupils are dilated and fixed.
B Cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) is 21 mm Hg.
C Increased ICP is 12 mm Hg.
D mean arterial pressure (MAP) is equal to the intracranial pressure (ICP).
Question #54
A Capillary refill of 2 seconds
B Urine output of 100 mL/hr
C Shivering
D Cool, dry skin
Question #55
A Diuretics
B Corticosteroids
C Antianxiety
D Anticonvulsants