ProPrac Exam 3

ProPrac Exam 3 An older adult has experienced atypical seizures. When taking the patient history, which symptom would the nurse expect the patient to report? A. Cyanosis B. Daydreaming C. Angry outbursts D. Muscle soreness - C Which information can an electroencephalogram (EEG) provide about a patient who is having seizures? A. An EEG can show the structural makeup of the brain. B. An EEG can examine the vascular structures of the brain. C. An EEG can show the location of abnormal brain activity. D. An EEG can examine the components of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). - C A 2-week-old infant has been hospitalized for cellulitis in the cheek and is being discharged after receiving antibiotic treatment. For which reasons would this patient be at increased risk for a seizure? A. Facial cellulitis increases the risk for brain infection. B. Antibiotics are associated with increased seizure risk. C. Hospitalization increases the risk for having seizures. D. The patient's young age increases the risk for seizures. - A The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of epilepsy, and the patient starts having a seizure. Which is the priority collaborative care action for this patient? A. Administer antiseizure medication. B. Remove pillow under patient's head. C. Apply bag-valve mask for respirations. D. Prevent the patient from biting the tongue. - C A 27-year-old man presents with a history of epilepsy and has started having occasional labored breathing. The patient is taking a number of antiseizure medications and admits he has been "very depressed." Noting that this patient is at increased risk for sudden, unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP), which nonnarcotic therapy recommendations could be given to this patient? Select all that apply. 1. Try biofeedback. 2. Follow up with a physical therapist. 3. Consider deep brain stimulation. 4. Attend local support group sessions. 5. Visit the respiratory therapy department. - 1, 4, 5 A patient is experiencing prolonged multiple seizures. Which collaborative care interventions should be prioritized during this critical time? Select all that apply. 1. Assess vital signs. 2. Maintain patent airway. 3. Obtain blood chemistries. 4. Administer pain medication. 5. Provide intravenous (IV) fluid resuscitation. - 1, 2, 3 A 35-year-old male patient with a history of epilepsy is in the intensive care unit after having a car accident. Because of injuries sustained during the accident, the patient is sedated for ventilation support. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse continue to assess for in this patient? Select all that apply. 1. Tachycardia 2. Hyperglycemia 3. Muscle tremors 4. Cerebral hypoxia 5. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) - 1, 3, 4, 5 While treating a pediatric patient for an unrelated condition, the nurse notices the child "staring off into space" for a few seconds and showing confusion when asked about the episode. When the nurse asks the patient's mother about this, his mother replies, "Oh, he does that all the time. He's a daydreamer." How should the nurse