NUR 1212 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A nurse assesses a client with a history of epilepsy who experiences stiffening of the muscles
of the arms and legs, followed by an immediate loss of consciousness and jerking of all
extremities. How should the nurse document this activity?
Tonic-clonic seizure
A nurse witnesses a client begin to experience a tonic-clonic seizure and loss of
consciousness. Which action should the nurse take?
Turn the client's head to the side.
A nurse cares for a client who is experiencing status epilepticus. Which prescribed
medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
Lorazepam (Ativan)
After teaching a client who is diagnosed with new-onset status epilepticus and prescribed
phenytoin (Dilantin), the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement by the
client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
"Even when my seizures stop, I will continue to take this drug."
After teaching a client newly diagnosed with epilepsy, the nurse assesses the client's
understanding. Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
"If I am nauseated, I will not take my epilepsy medication."
,A nurse obtains a focused health history for a client who is suspected of having bacterial
meningitis. Which question should the nurse ask?
"Do you live in a crowded residence?"
A nurse assesses a client after administering prescribed levetiracetam (Keppra). Which
laboratory tests should the nurse monitor for potential adverse effects of this medication?
Kidney function tests
A nurse plans care for a client with epilepsy who is admitted to the hospital. Which
interventions should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Have suction equipment at the bedside.
Keep bed rails up at all times.
Ensure that the client has IV access.
A nurse evaluates the results of diagnostic tests on a client's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Which fluid results alerts the nurse to possible viral meningitis? (Select all that apply.)
Clear
Increased protein level
Normal glucose level
A nurse assesses a client who is experiencing an absence seizure. For which clinical
manifestations should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
Lip smacking
Picking at clothing
Patting of the hand on the leg
, A nurse prepares to provide perineal care to a client with meningococcal meningitis. Which
personal protective equipment should the nurse wear? (Select all that apply.)
Surgical mask
Gloves
A nurse assesses clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which clients should the nurse identify
as at risk for secondary seizures? (Select all that apply.)
A 26-year-old woman with a left temporal brain tumor
A 38-year-old male client in an alcohol withdrawal program
A 42-year-old football player with a traumatic brain injury
A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from the implantation of a vagal nerve
stimulation device. For which clinical manifestations should the nurse assess as common
complications of this procedure? (Select all that apply.)
Hoarseness
Dysphagia
A nurse is caring for a client with meningitis. Which laboratory values should the nurse
monitor to identify potential complications of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Sodium level
Liver enzymes
A nurse assesses a client who has encephalitis. Which manifestations should the nurse
recognize as signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), a complication of encephalitis?
(Select all that apply.)
ACCURATE ANSWERS
A nurse assesses a client with a history of epilepsy who experiences stiffening of the muscles
of the arms and legs, followed by an immediate loss of consciousness and jerking of all
extremities. How should the nurse document this activity?
Tonic-clonic seizure
A nurse witnesses a client begin to experience a tonic-clonic seizure and loss of
consciousness. Which action should the nurse take?
Turn the client's head to the side.
A nurse cares for a client who is experiencing status epilepticus. Which prescribed
medication should the nurse prepare to administer?
Lorazepam (Ativan)
After teaching a client who is diagnosed with new-onset status epilepticus and prescribed
phenytoin (Dilantin), the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement by the
client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?
"Even when my seizures stop, I will continue to take this drug."
After teaching a client newly diagnosed with epilepsy, the nurse assesses the client's
understanding. Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
"If I am nauseated, I will not take my epilepsy medication."
,A nurse obtains a focused health history for a client who is suspected of having bacterial
meningitis. Which question should the nurse ask?
"Do you live in a crowded residence?"
A nurse assesses a client after administering prescribed levetiracetam (Keppra). Which
laboratory tests should the nurse monitor for potential adverse effects of this medication?
Kidney function tests
A nurse plans care for a client with epilepsy who is admitted to the hospital. Which
interventions should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Have suction equipment at the bedside.
Keep bed rails up at all times.
Ensure that the client has IV access.
A nurse evaluates the results of diagnostic tests on a client's cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Which fluid results alerts the nurse to possible viral meningitis? (Select all that apply.)
Clear
Increased protein level
Normal glucose level
A nurse assesses a client who is experiencing an absence seizure. For which clinical
manifestations should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
Lip smacking
Picking at clothing
Patting of the hand on the leg
, A nurse prepares to provide perineal care to a client with meningococcal meningitis. Which
personal protective equipment should the nurse wear? (Select all that apply.)
Surgical mask
Gloves
A nurse assesses clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which clients should the nurse identify
as at risk for secondary seizures? (Select all that apply.)
A 26-year-old woman with a left temporal brain tumor
A 38-year-old male client in an alcohol withdrawal program
A 42-year-old football player with a traumatic brain injury
A nurse assesses a client who is recovering from the implantation of a vagal nerve
stimulation device. For which clinical manifestations should the nurse assess as common
complications of this procedure? (Select all that apply.)
Hoarseness
Dysphagia
A nurse is caring for a client with meningitis. Which laboratory values should the nurse
monitor to identify potential complications of this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Sodium level
Liver enzymes
A nurse assesses a client who has encephalitis. Which manifestations should the nurse
recognize as signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), a complication of encephalitis?
(Select all that apply.)
