NSG 317 Fin al Exam | Question s an d
Ver if̣ied An sw er s | Pediatr ics (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) | Gr ade A | 100%
Cor r ect
Early s/s of̣ neuro compromise r/t ICP f̣or
inf̣ants (13)
•Tense, bulging f̣ontanel
•Separated cranial sutures
•Macewen (cracked-pot) sign
•Irritability and restlessness
•Drowsiness
•Increased sleeping
•High-pitched cry
•Increased sleeping
•Increased f̣ronto-occipital circumf̣erence
•Distended scalp veins
•Poor f̣eeding
•Crying when disturbed
•Setting-sun sign
Early s/s of̣ neuro compromise r/t ICP f̣or
children (11)
•Headache
•Nausea
•Forcef̣ul vomiting
, NSG 317 Fin al Exam | Question s an d
Ver if̣ied An sw er s | Pediatr ics (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) | Gr ade A | 100%
Cor r ect
•Diplopia, blurred vision
•Seizures
•Indif̣fe
̣ rence, drowsiness
•Decline in school perf̣ormance
•Diminished physical activity and motor
perf̣ormance
•Increased sleeping
•Inability to f̣ollow simple commands
•Lethargy
When is autonomic activity most intensively disturbed in
children with IICP? Deep coma or brain stem lesions
What is the ef̣fe
̣ ct if̣ IICP on body
temperature
Of̣ten it is elevated, sometimes to
extremes.
Certain inf̣ections or hypothalamic involvement may cause a decrease.
, Ef̣fe
̣ ct of̣ IICP on pulse pressure
It can vary. Bounding, rapid, slow, or
f̣eeble.
Ver if̣ied An sw er s | Pediatr ics (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) | Gr ade A | 100%
Cor r ect
Early s/s of̣ neuro compromise r/t ICP f̣or
inf̣ants (13)
•Tense, bulging f̣ontanel
•Separated cranial sutures
•Macewen (cracked-pot) sign
•Irritability and restlessness
•Drowsiness
•Increased sleeping
•High-pitched cry
•Increased sleeping
•Increased f̣ronto-occipital circumf̣erence
•Distended scalp veins
•Poor f̣eeding
•Crying when disturbed
•Setting-sun sign
Early s/s of̣ neuro compromise r/t ICP f̣or
children (11)
•Headache
•Nausea
•Forcef̣ul vomiting
, NSG 317 Fin al Exam | Question s an d
Ver if̣ied An sw er s | Pediatr ics (Latest
2026/ 2027 Update) | Gr ade A | 100%
Cor r ect
•Diplopia, blurred vision
•Seizures
•Indif̣fe
̣ rence, drowsiness
•Decline in school perf̣ormance
•Diminished physical activity and motor
perf̣ormance
•Increased sleeping
•Inability to f̣ollow simple commands
•Lethargy
When is autonomic activity most intensively disturbed in
children with IICP? Deep coma or brain stem lesions
What is the ef̣fe
̣ ct if̣ IICP on body
temperature
Of̣ten it is elevated, sometimes to
extremes.
Certain inf̣ections or hypothalamic involvement may cause a decrease.
, Ef̣fe
̣ ct of̣ IICP on pulse pressure
It can vary. Bounding, rapid, slow, or
f̣eeble.
