NURSING 401 CRIT CARE EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH A GUARANTEE PASS(2026 VERSION).
After a 4-year-old child undergoes craniotomy the nurse performs a neurologic
assessment that includes level of consciousness, pupillary activity, and reflex
activity. What else should the nurse include in this assessment - CorreCt
Answers -Motor function is part of a neurologic assessment and provides
information about cerebral function. Blood pressure and temperature are not
direct measures of neurologic status. Head circumference provides information as
to skeletal development and brain growth, not neurologic data. A change in head
circumference as a result of increased intracranial pressure is not expected in a 4-
year-old whose cranial bones are fused.
A child is found to be allergic to dust. The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for
the parents. What should the nurse include in the plan? - CorreCt Answers -
Although dust cannot be avoided completely, use of a damp cloth helps eliminate
the quantity of airborne particles that might be inhaled. Hiring professional
housecleaners is unnecessary and unrealistic. There are ways to limit the quantity
of airborne particles. Redecorating will not eliminate dust; it is part of our
environment.
Which second-generation antidepressant can worsen uncontrolled angle closure
glaucoma? - CorreCt Answers -Duloxetine can worsen uncontrolled angle-
closure glaucoma. Trazodone is contraindicated in clients with a known drug
allergy. Bupropion is contraindicated for clients with seizures. Mirtazapine is
contraindicated in cases of known drug allergy and concurrent use of monoamine
oxidase inhibitors.
,What is the average optimal blood pressure of an adolescent? - CorreCt
Answers -The optimal blood pressure of an adolescent is 110/65 mm Hg. The
average optimal blood pressure in an infant is 85/54 mm Hg. The average optimal
pressure in a toddler is 95/65 mm Hg. The average optimal blood pressure seen in
children between the ages of 6 and 13 is 105/65 mm Hg.
Which surgery is used to treat excessive wrinkling or sagging of facial skin? -
CorreCt Answers -Rhytidectomy is the removal of excess skin and tissue from
the face; this is the surgery used to treat wrinkling or sagging of facial skin.
Rhinoplasty is the removal of excessive tissue or cartilage from the nose.
Dermabrasion is the process of removing the facial epidermis or a portion of the
dermis to treat acne scars. Blepharoplasty is the removal of bulging fat in the
periorbital area; this is used to treat bags under the eyes.
A client with cellulitis of the leg asks why bed rest has been prescribed to prevent
sepsis. Which purpose will the nurse explain to the client? - CorreCt Answers
-This limits muscle contractions that may force causative organisms into the
bloodstream.
A preschool-aged child with leukemia who is undergoing chemotherapy is
susceptible to rectal ulcerations. What should the nurse recommend to the
parents that will lessen the severity of this problem? - CorreCt Answers -
Clean the child's perianal area after each bowel movement.
What can a nurse do to help confirm a suspected diagnosis of intestinal infestation
with pinworms in a 6-year-old child? - CorreCt Answers -Teach the mother
the procedure for an anal cellophane tape test
,The nurse is caring for a client with burns and reviews the client's laboratory
results: blood urea nitrogen (BUN), 30 mg/dL (10.2 mmol/L); creatinine, 2.4 mg/dL
(184 mcmol/L); serum potassium, 6.3 mEq/L (6.3 mmol/L); pH, 7.1; Po 2, 90 mm
Hg; and hemoglobin (Hgb), 7.4 g/dL (74 mmol/L). Which condition does the nurse
suspect the client has based upon these findings? - CorreCt Answers -The
BUN is greater than the expected value of 10 to 20 mg/dL (3.6 to 7.1 mmol/L).
Urea nitrogen is the major nitrogenous end product of protein and amino acid
catabolism; azotemia is the accumulation of excessive nitrogenous compounds,
such as BUN and creatinine, in the blood. The client has hyperkalemia; the
expected value for potassium is 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.5 mmol/L). Although
the client does have a metabolic acid-base imbalance, it is acidosis, not alkalosis,
because the pH is less than the expected range of 7.35 to 7.45. The PO 2 is within
the expected range of 80 to 100 mm Hg, which indicates that the problem is
metabolic, not respiratory.
Which surgical procedure is appropriate for the removal of a vocal cord due to
laryngeal cancer? - CorreCt Answers -A cordectomy is a surgical procedure
performed in clients with laryngeal cancer; this surgery involves the removal of a
vocal cord. A tracheotomy is a surgical incision in the trachea for the purpose of
establishing an airway. A total laryngectomy is a surgical procedure in which the
entire larynx, hyoid bone, strap muscles, and one or two tracheal rings are
removed. A nodal neck dissection is also done in a total laryngectomy if the nodes
are involved. An oropharyngeal resection is a surgical procedure performed to
treat cancer of the oropharynx.
Which diagnostic scan is used to detect diffuse or localized muscle weakness? -
CorreCt Answers -An electromyography is performed to detect diffuse or
localized muscle weakness by determining the electric potential generated in an
individual. Arthroscopy is used for the direct visualization of ligaments, menisci,
and articular surfaces of a joint. A radiography is performed to detect bone
, density, alignment, swelling, and intactness of a joint. A myelography is performed
to visualize the vertebral column, intervertebral discs, spinal nerve roots, and
blood vessels.
Which statement is true regarding the Hering-Breuer reflex? - CorreCt
Answers -Prevents overdistension of the lungs
Which test would the client undergo to receive a diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus? - CorreCt Answers -A direct immunofluorescence test is
used in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. The patch test and photo
patch test are used to evaluate allergic dermatitis and photo allergic reactions. An
indirect immunofluorescence test is performed on a blood sample.
What is the most common cause of death among adolescents? - CorreCt
Answers -Accidents are the most common cause of death in adolescents;
approximately 74% of all adolescent deaths are caused by accidents. Suicide is the
third leading cause of death in adolescents. Homicide is the second leading cause
of death in adolescents. Death by substance abuse affects 30% of adolescents.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a child who has
undergone surgical correction of hypospadias. What is the priority information for
the nurse to include? - CorreCt Answers -Teaching parents how to care for
the catheterization system
What surgical procedure is shown in the following picture? - CorreCt
Answers -A thoracentesis is a diagnostic procedure used to obtain a specimen
of pleural fluid for diagnosis, to remove pleural fluid, or to instill medication. A
WITH A GUARANTEE PASS(2026 VERSION).
After a 4-year-old child undergoes craniotomy the nurse performs a neurologic
assessment that includes level of consciousness, pupillary activity, and reflex
activity. What else should the nurse include in this assessment - CorreCt
Answers -Motor function is part of a neurologic assessment and provides
information about cerebral function. Blood pressure and temperature are not
direct measures of neurologic status. Head circumference provides information as
to skeletal development and brain growth, not neurologic data. A change in head
circumference as a result of increased intracranial pressure is not expected in a 4-
year-old whose cranial bones are fused.
A child is found to be allergic to dust. The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for
the parents. What should the nurse include in the plan? - CorreCt Answers -
Although dust cannot be avoided completely, use of a damp cloth helps eliminate
the quantity of airborne particles that might be inhaled. Hiring professional
housecleaners is unnecessary and unrealistic. There are ways to limit the quantity
of airborne particles. Redecorating will not eliminate dust; it is part of our
environment.
Which second-generation antidepressant can worsen uncontrolled angle closure
glaucoma? - CorreCt Answers -Duloxetine can worsen uncontrolled angle-
closure glaucoma. Trazodone is contraindicated in clients with a known drug
allergy. Bupropion is contraindicated for clients with seizures. Mirtazapine is
contraindicated in cases of known drug allergy and concurrent use of monoamine
oxidase inhibitors.
,What is the average optimal blood pressure of an adolescent? - CorreCt
Answers -The optimal blood pressure of an adolescent is 110/65 mm Hg. The
average optimal blood pressure in an infant is 85/54 mm Hg. The average optimal
pressure in a toddler is 95/65 mm Hg. The average optimal blood pressure seen in
children between the ages of 6 and 13 is 105/65 mm Hg.
Which surgery is used to treat excessive wrinkling or sagging of facial skin? -
CorreCt Answers -Rhytidectomy is the removal of excess skin and tissue from
the face; this is the surgery used to treat wrinkling or sagging of facial skin.
Rhinoplasty is the removal of excessive tissue or cartilage from the nose.
Dermabrasion is the process of removing the facial epidermis or a portion of the
dermis to treat acne scars. Blepharoplasty is the removal of bulging fat in the
periorbital area; this is used to treat bags under the eyes.
A client with cellulitis of the leg asks why bed rest has been prescribed to prevent
sepsis. Which purpose will the nurse explain to the client? - CorreCt Answers
-This limits muscle contractions that may force causative organisms into the
bloodstream.
A preschool-aged child with leukemia who is undergoing chemotherapy is
susceptible to rectal ulcerations. What should the nurse recommend to the
parents that will lessen the severity of this problem? - CorreCt Answers -
Clean the child's perianal area after each bowel movement.
What can a nurse do to help confirm a suspected diagnosis of intestinal infestation
with pinworms in a 6-year-old child? - CorreCt Answers -Teach the mother
the procedure for an anal cellophane tape test
,The nurse is caring for a client with burns and reviews the client's laboratory
results: blood urea nitrogen (BUN), 30 mg/dL (10.2 mmol/L); creatinine, 2.4 mg/dL
(184 mcmol/L); serum potassium, 6.3 mEq/L (6.3 mmol/L); pH, 7.1; Po 2, 90 mm
Hg; and hemoglobin (Hgb), 7.4 g/dL (74 mmol/L). Which condition does the nurse
suspect the client has based upon these findings? - CorreCt Answers -The
BUN is greater than the expected value of 10 to 20 mg/dL (3.6 to 7.1 mmol/L).
Urea nitrogen is the major nitrogenous end product of protein and amino acid
catabolism; azotemia is the accumulation of excessive nitrogenous compounds,
such as BUN and creatinine, in the blood. The client has hyperkalemia; the
expected value for potassium is 3.5 to 5.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.5 mmol/L). Although
the client does have a metabolic acid-base imbalance, it is acidosis, not alkalosis,
because the pH is less than the expected range of 7.35 to 7.45. The PO 2 is within
the expected range of 80 to 100 mm Hg, which indicates that the problem is
metabolic, not respiratory.
Which surgical procedure is appropriate for the removal of a vocal cord due to
laryngeal cancer? - CorreCt Answers -A cordectomy is a surgical procedure
performed in clients with laryngeal cancer; this surgery involves the removal of a
vocal cord. A tracheotomy is a surgical incision in the trachea for the purpose of
establishing an airway. A total laryngectomy is a surgical procedure in which the
entire larynx, hyoid bone, strap muscles, and one or two tracheal rings are
removed. A nodal neck dissection is also done in a total laryngectomy if the nodes
are involved. An oropharyngeal resection is a surgical procedure performed to
treat cancer of the oropharynx.
Which diagnostic scan is used to detect diffuse or localized muscle weakness? -
CorreCt Answers -An electromyography is performed to detect diffuse or
localized muscle weakness by determining the electric potential generated in an
individual. Arthroscopy is used for the direct visualization of ligaments, menisci,
and articular surfaces of a joint. A radiography is performed to detect bone
, density, alignment, swelling, and intactness of a joint. A myelography is performed
to visualize the vertebral column, intervertebral discs, spinal nerve roots, and
blood vessels.
Which statement is true regarding the Hering-Breuer reflex? - CorreCt
Answers -Prevents overdistension of the lungs
Which test would the client undergo to receive a diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus? - CorreCt Answers -A direct immunofluorescence test is
used in the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. The patch test and photo
patch test are used to evaluate allergic dermatitis and photo allergic reactions. An
indirect immunofluorescence test is performed on a blood sample.
What is the most common cause of death among adolescents? - CorreCt
Answers -Accidents are the most common cause of death in adolescents;
approximately 74% of all adolescent deaths are caused by accidents. Suicide is the
third leading cause of death in adolescents. Homicide is the second leading cause
of death in adolescents. Death by substance abuse affects 30% of adolescents.
The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a child who has
undergone surgical correction of hypospadias. What is the priority information for
the nurse to include? - CorreCt Answers -Teaching parents how to care for
the catheterization system
What surgical procedure is shown in the following picture? - CorreCt
Answers -A thoracentesis is a diagnostic procedure used to obtain a specimen
of pleural fluid for diagnosis, to remove pleural fluid, or to instill medication. A
