N441 ADULT HEALTH FINAL ACTUAL EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
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Terms in this set (98)
,A registered nurse teaches a nursing 3
student about cluster headaches.
Which statement made by the nursing
student indicates a need for further
teaching?
1
"Each episode of a cluster headache
may last up to 3 hours."
2
"Pupillary constriction occurs during
the period of cluster headaches."
3
"Pulsating pain is the characteristic
type of pain that occurs in cluster
headaches."
4
"Cluster headaches occur for weeks
to months followed by a period of
remission."
The nurse leader suffers from 3
headaches, hypertension, and
gastrointestinal problems. Which
affirmative statement by the leader
reflects an appropriate way to
manage the stress?
1
"I will avoid protein."
2
"I will plan a vacation."
3
"I will get enough sleep."
4
"I will participate in support groups."
,A client with migraine headaches is 1
admitted for an
electroencephalogram (EEG). Which
statement made by the client assures
the nurse that preprocedure teaching
has been effective?
1
I will need to avoid caffeine.
2
I will have a headache after the test.
3
I will need to avoid milk until the test
is completed.
4
I will be able to take my sleeping pill
before the test.
The nurse is caring for a client who 1
underwent surgery for a brain tumor.
On assessment, the nurse suspects
meningitis in the client. Which finding
would help confirm the nurse's
suspicion?
1
Positive Kernig sign
2
Glasgow coma score: 10
3
Absence of nuchal rigidity
4
Negative Brudzinski sign
, A client is scheduled for a craniotomy 1
to remove a brain tumor. To prevent
the development of cerebral edema
after surgery, the nurse anticipates
the use of drugs from which class?
1
Steroids
2
Diuretics
3
Anticonvulsants
4
Antihypertensives
Dexamethasone has been prescribed 2
for a client after a craniotomy for a
brain tumor. When evaluating the
effectiveness of the medication, the
nurse expects what physiologic
response?
1
Reduced cell growth
2
Reduced cerebral edema
3
Increased renal reabsorption
4
Increased response to sedation
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY
WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
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Match Blocks Charms NEW
Terms in this set (98)
,A registered nurse teaches a nursing 3
student about cluster headaches.
Which statement made by the nursing
student indicates a need for further
teaching?
1
"Each episode of a cluster headache
may last up to 3 hours."
2
"Pupillary constriction occurs during
the period of cluster headaches."
3
"Pulsating pain is the characteristic
type of pain that occurs in cluster
headaches."
4
"Cluster headaches occur for weeks
to months followed by a period of
remission."
The nurse leader suffers from 3
headaches, hypertension, and
gastrointestinal problems. Which
affirmative statement by the leader
reflects an appropriate way to
manage the stress?
1
"I will avoid protein."
2
"I will plan a vacation."
3
"I will get enough sleep."
4
"I will participate in support groups."
,A client with migraine headaches is 1
admitted for an
electroencephalogram (EEG). Which
statement made by the client assures
the nurse that preprocedure teaching
has been effective?
1
I will need to avoid caffeine.
2
I will have a headache after the test.
3
I will need to avoid milk until the test
is completed.
4
I will be able to take my sleeping pill
before the test.
The nurse is caring for a client who 1
underwent surgery for a brain tumor.
On assessment, the nurse suspects
meningitis in the client. Which finding
would help confirm the nurse's
suspicion?
1
Positive Kernig sign
2
Glasgow coma score: 10
3
Absence of nuchal rigidity
4
Negative Brudzinski sign
, A client is scheduled for a craniotomy 1
to remove a brain tumor. To prevent
the development of cerebral edema
after surgery, the nurse anticipates
the use of drugs from which class?
1
Steroids
2
Diuretics
3
Anticonvulsants
4
Antihypertensives
Dexamethasone has been prescribed 2
for a client after a craniotomy for a
brain tumor. When evaluating the
effectiveness of the medication, the
nurse expects what physiologic
response?
1
Reduced cell growth
2
Reduced cerebral edema
3
Increased renal reabsorption
4
Increased response to sedation
