NSG 4100 (AHIII)
Exam 4 Testbank
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User [Date] [Course title]
,The pt w fibromyalgia is suffering from pain at 12 of the 18 identification sites, including the neck &
upper back & knees. The pt also reports non-refreshing sleep, depression, & being anxious when dealing
w multiple tasks. The nurse should teach this pt about what treatments? Select all that apply:
a. Minimal aerobic exercise
b. Relaxation strategy (biofeedback)
c. Anti-seizure during phenytoin
d. Serotonin reuptake inhibitor (e.g. sertraline)
e. Establish a regular sleep pattern - correct answer: B, D, E
The nurse caring for a client w a head injury would recognize which assessment finding as early signs of
increased ICP? Select all that apply:
a. Kussmaul breathing
b. Projectile vomiting
c. Weakness in one extremity
d. Headache not aggravated by movement of straining
e. Decreased urine output
f. Papilledema - correct answer: A, C, D
A nurse caring for a client diagnosed to have head injury. Which of the following situations needs
intervention by the nurse?
a. The padded side rails up
b. The bed is adjusted to low level
c. The client's spouse turns on the TV one hour in the afternoon and 3 hours in the evening
d. The head of bed is elevated at 30 degree angle - correct answer: C
The critical care nurse is caring for a client w a head injury secondary to a motorcycle accident who, on
morning rounds, is responsive to painful stimulus and assumes decorticate posturing. Two hours later,
which data would warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
a. The client has purposeful movement when the nurse rubs the sternum
b. The client extends the upper and lower extremities in response to painful stimuli
c. The client is aimlessly thrashing in the bed when a noxious stimuli is applied - correct answer: B
,The nurse is caring for clients in the ED. Which client should the nurse assess first?
a. The client w an epidural hematoma
b. The client who had a seizure who is in the postictal state
c. The client diagnosed w R/O encephalitis who has a headache
d. The client w multiple sclerosis who has scanning speech - correct answer: A
A female pt has experienced an episode of myasthenic crisis. The nurse would assess whether the pt has
precipitating factors such as:
a. Getting too little exercise
b. Taking excess medication
c. Omitting doses of medication
d. Intake of fatty foods - correct answer: C
A pt is being admitted to the neurologic ICU following an acute head injury that has resulted in cerebral
edema. When planning this pt's care, the nurse would expect to administer what priority medication?
a. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
b. Furosemide (Lasix)
c. Mannitol (Osmitrol)
d. Spriolactone (Aldactone) - correct answer: C
The nurse is caring for a pt who is postoperative following a craniotomy. When writing the plan of care,
the nurse identifies a diagnosis of deficient fluid volume r/t fluid restriction & osmotic diuretic use. What
would be an appropriate intervention for this diagnosis?
a. change the pt's position as indicated
b. monitor serum electrolytes
c. maintain NPO status
d. monitor arterial blood gas (ABG) values - correct answer: B
, A pt who has been on long-term phenytoin (Dilantin) therapy is admitted to the unit. In light of the
adverse of effects of this medication, the nurse should prioritize which of the following in the pt's plan of
care?
a. monitoring of pulse oximetry
b. administration of a low-protein diet
c. administration of thorough oral hygiene
d. fluid restriction as ordered - correct answer: C
A nurse is admitting a pt w a severe migraine headache and a hx of acute coronary syndrome. What
migraine medication would the nurse question for this pt?
a. Rizatriptan (Mazalt)
b. naratriptan (Amerge)
c. sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex)
d. zomitriptan (Zomig) - correct answer: C
The nurse is caring for a pt w increased ICP. The pt has a nursing dx of ineffective cerebral tissue
perfusion. What would be an expected outcome that the nurse would document for this diagnosis?
a. copes w sensory deprivation
b. registers nml body temperature
c. pays attention to grooming
d. obeys commands w appropriate motor responses - correct answer: D
A pt exhibiting an altered LOC due to blunt-force trauma to the head is admitted to the ED. The
physician determines the pt's injury is causing increased ICP. The nurse should gauge the pt's LOC on the
results of what diagnostic tool?
a. Monro-Kellie hypothesis
b. Glasgow Coma Scale
c. Cranial nerve function
d. mental status examination - correct answer: B
Exam 4 Testbank
Questions with
Correct Answers
User [Date] [Course title]
,The pt w fibromyalgia is suffering from pain at 12 of the 18 identification sites, including the neck &
upper back & knees. The pt also reports non-refreshing sleep, depression, & being anxious when dealing
w multiple tasks. The nurse should teach this pt about what treatments? Select all that apply:
a. Minimal aerobic exercise
b. Relaxation strategy (biofeedback)
c. Anti-seizure during phenytoin
d. Serotonin reuptake inhibitor (e.g. sertraline)
e. Establish a regular sleep pattern - correct answer: B, D, E
The nurse caring for a client w a head injury would recognize which assessment finding as early signs of
increased ICP? Select all that apply:
a. Kussmaul breathing
b. Projectile vomiting
c. Weakness in one extremity
d. Headache not aggravated by movement of straining
e. Decreased urine output
f. Papilledema - correct answer: A, C, D
A nurse caring for a client diagnosed to have head injury. Which of the following situations needs
intervention by the nurse?
a. The padded side rails up
b. The bed is adjusted to low level
c. The client's spouse turns on the TV one hour in the afternoon and 3 hours in the evening
d. The head of bed is elevated at 30 degree angle - correct answer: C
The critical care nurse is caring for a client w a head injury secondary to a motorcycle accident who, on
morning rounds, is responsive to painful stimulus and assumes decorticate posturing. Two hours later,
which data would warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
a. The client has purposeful movement when the nurse rubs the sternum
b. The client extends the upper and lower extremities in response to painful stimuli
c. The client is aimlessly thrashing in the bed when a noxious stimuli is applied - correct answer: B
,The nurse is caring for clients in the ED. Which client should the nurse assess first?
a. The client w an epidural hematoma
b. The client who had a seizure who is in the postictal state
c. The client diagnosed w R/O encephalitis who has a headache
d. The client w multiple sclerosis who has scanning speech - correct answer: A
A female pt has experienced an episode of myasthenic crisis. The nurse would assess whether the pt has
precipitating factors such as:
a. Getting too little exercise
b. Taking excess medication
c. Omitting doses of medication
d. Intake of fatty foods - correct answer: C
A pt is being admitted to the neurologic ICU following an acute head injury that has resulted in cerebral
edema. When planning this pt's care, the nurse would expect to administer what priority medication?
a. Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
b. Furosemide (Lasix)
c. Mannitol (Osmitrol)
d. Spriolactone (Aldactone) - correct answer: C
The nurse is caring for a pt who is postoperative following a craniotomy. When writing the plan of care,
the nurse identifies a diagnosis of deficient fluid volume r/t fluid restriction & osmotic diuretic use. What
would be an appropriate intervention for this diagnosis?
a. change the pt's position as indicated
b. monitor serum electrolytes
c. maintain NPO status
d. monitor arterial blood gas (ABG) values - correct answer: B
, A pt who has been on long-term phenytoin (Dilantin) therapy is admitted to the unit. In light of the
adverse of effects of this medication, the nurse should prioritize which of the following in the pt's plan of
care?
a. monitoring of pulse oximetry
b. administration of a low-protein diet
c. administration of thorough oral hygiene
d. fluid restriction as ordered - correct answer: C
A nurse is admitting a pt w a severe migraine headache and a hx of acute coronary syndrome. What
migraine medication would the nurse question for this pt?
a. Rizatriptan (Mazalt)
b. naratriptan (Amerge)
c. sumatriptan succinate (Imitrex)
d. zomitriptan (Zomig) - correct answer: C
The nurse is caring for a pt w increased ICP. The pt has a nursing dx of ineffective cerebral tissue
perfusion. What would be an expected outcome that the nurse would document for this diagnosis?
a. copes w sensory deprivation
b. registers nml body temperature
c. pays attention to grooming
d. obeys commands w appropriate motor responses - correct answer: D
A pt exhibiting an altered LOC due to blunt-force trauma to the head is admitted to the ED. The
physician determines the pt's injury is causing increased ICP. The nurse should gauge the pt's LOC on the
results of what diagnostic tool?
a. Monro-Kellie hypothesis
b. Glasgow Coma Scale
c. Cranial nerve function
d. mental status examination - correct answer: B
