BSN 366 Week 6 Acute Intracranial Problems
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Question 1 of 3 Breast
Which cancers commonly Breast cancer frequently metastasizes to
metastasize to the brain? the brain.
Select all that apply. Lung
Liver Lung cancer frequently metastasizes to the
Breast brain.
Lung
Ovarian
Pancreatic
Question 2 of 3 Slurred speech
The nurse is educating a patient Speech disturbance, including slurring, is a
with symptom of parietal lobe tumors.
a parietal lobe tumor regarding Spatial disorders
symptoms to report to the health Spatial disorders are a symptom of parietal
care provider. Which information lobe
should be included in the tumors.
teaching?
Select all that apply.
Sleepiness
Blurred vision
Slurred speech
Spatial disorders
Hearing problems
,Question 3 of 3 Metastatic tumor
A patient previously diagnosed Because the patient was previously
with diagnosed with
lung cancer now reports lung cancer, the nurse would suspect a
headaches, metastatic
nausea and vomiting, and a new brain tumor.
onset of muscle weakness. Which
condition does the nurse suspect?
Metastatic tumor
Glioblastoma
Meningioma
Pituitary adenoma
Question 1 of 3 Dexamethasone 10 mg IV
A patient with a parietal lobe tumor Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid and is
who is receiving radiation therapy used to
complains of worsening treat cerebral edema. Headache, nausea,
headaches, and
nausea, and drowsiness. The drowsiness are symptoms of cerebral
nurse edema.
suspects increased ICP and
anticipates which health care
provider order?
Morphine 5 mg IV push
Ampicillin 2 g IVPB
Dexamethasone 10 mg IV
Phenergan 10 mg IV push
,Question 2 of 3 Prepare for surgery
The nurse is caring for a patient Altered LOC and vomiting are signs of a
with shunt
a ventricular shunt and notes malfunction. The ventricular shunt may
decreased level of consciousness need to be
(LOC), a temperature of 102 °F, adjusted or replaced.
and Ceftriaxone 1 g IV
vomiting. Which orders would the Altered LOC, fever, and vomiting are signs
nurse anticipate? of
Select all that apply. infection. Antibiotics would be used to treat
Prepare for surgery the
Lay patient supine infection.
Phenergan 25 mg PO
Ceftriaxone 1 g IV
Morphine 15 mg IV push
Question 3 of 3 Preventing/managing increased ICP
Collaborative care of brain tumors Brain tumors can cause an increase in
should be focused on which ICP.
factors? Collaborative care should work to maintain
Select all that apply. a
Establishing baseline vital signs normal ICP.
Treating the underlying infection Identifying the tumor type and location
Preventing/managing increased It is important to identify the type and
ICP location of
Identifying the tumor type and the tumor so that surgical removal is most
location effective.
Removing and decreasing the Removing and decreasing the tumor mass
tumor The tumor will likely be removed, or
mass debulked,
depending on the size, location, and other
affected
brain structures.
, Question 1 of 3 Pain level
Which assessments are most Pain assessment is important because
important for the nurse to conduct patients with
when admitting a patient brain tumors may experience severe pain.
diagnosed Range of motion
with a brain tumor? On admission, the nurse should complete
Select all that apply. a full
Pain level neurological assessment, including the
Primary diet motor
Range of motion function. Range of motion is part of motor
Vision screening function.
Patient orientation Vision screening
On admission, the nurse should complete
a full
neurological assessment, including the
sensory
function. Vision is a part of the sensory
assessment.
Patient orientation
On admission, the nurse should complete
a full
neurological assessment, including the
level of
consciousness.
Exam Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Question 1 of 3 Breast
Which cancers commonly Breast cancer frequently metastasizes to
metastasize to the brain? the brain.
Select all that apply. Lung
Liver Lung cancer frequently metastasizes to the
Breast brain.
Lung
Ovarian
Pancreatic
Question 2 of 3 Slurred speech
The nurse is educating a patient Speech disturbance, including slurring, is a
with symptom of parietal lobe tumors.
a parietal lobe tumor regarding Spatial disorders
symptoms to report to the health Spatial disorders are a symptom of parietal
care provider. Which information lobe
should be included in the tumors.
teaching?
Select all that apply.
Sleepiness
Blurred vision
Slurred speech
Spatial disorders
Hearing problems
,Question 3 of 3 Metastatic tumor
A patient previously diagnosed Because the patient was previously
with diagnosed with
lung cancer now reports lung cancer, the nurse would suspect a
headaches, metastatic
nausea and vomiting, and a new brain tumor.
onset of muscle weakness. Which
condition does the nurse suspect?
Metastatic tumor
Glioblastoma
Meningioma
Pituitary adenoma
Question 1 of 3 Dexamethasone 10 mg IV
A patient with a parietal lobe tumor Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid and is
who is receiving radiation therapy used to
complains of worsening treat cerebral edema. Headache, nausea,
headaches, and
nausea, and drowsiness. The drowsiness are symptoms of cerebral
nurse edema.
suspects increased ICP and
anticipates which health care
provider order?
Morphine 5 mg IV push
Ampicillin 2 g IVPB
Dexamethasone 10 mg IV
Phenergan 10 mg IV push
,Question 2 of 3 Prepare for surgery
The nurse is caring for a patient Altered LOC and vomiting are signs of a
with shunt
a ventricular shunt and notes malfunction. The ventricular shunt may
decreased level of consciousness need to be
(LOC), a temperature of 102 °F, adjusted or replaced.
and Ceftriaxone 1 g IV
vomiting. Which orders would the Altered LOC, fever, and vomiting are signs
nurse anticipate? of
Select all that apply. infection. Antibiotics would be used to treat
Prepare for surgery the
Lay patient supine infection.
Phenergan 25 mg PO
Ceftriaxone 1 g IV
Morphine 15 mg IV push
Question 3 of 3 Preventing/managing increased ICP
Collaborative care of brain tumors Brain tumors can cause an increase in
should be focused on which ICP.
factors? Collaborative care should work to maintain
Select all that apply. a
Establishing baseline vital signs normal ICP.
Treating the underlying infection Identifying the tumor type and location
Preventing/managing increased It is important to identify the type and
ICP location of
Identifying the tumor type and the tumor so that surgical removal is most
location effective.
Removing and decreasing the Removing and decreasing the tumor mass
tumor The tumor will likely be removed, or
mass debulked,
depending on the size, location, and other
affected
brain structures.
, Question 1 of 3 Pain level
Which assessments are most Pain assessment is important because
important for the nurse to conduct patients with
when admitting a patient brain tumors may experience severe pain.
diagnosed Range of motion
with a brain tumor? On admission, the nurse should complete
Select all that apply. a full
Pain level neurological assessment, including the
Primary diet motor
Range of motion function. Range of motion is part of motor
Vision screening function.
Patient orientation Vision screening
On admission, the nurse should complete
a full
neurological assessment, including the
sensory
function. Vision is a part of the sensory
assessment.
Patient orientation
On admission, the nurse should complete
a full
neurological assessment, including the
level of
consciousness.
