Sherpath Questions with CORRECT Answers (Verified Update)
Q1: Which respiratory pattern describes Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
A. Rhythm and depth changes with apneic periods
B. Inspiratory and expiratory pauses lasting several seconds
C. Deep and shallow respirations with apneic periods in an irregular pattern.
D. Gasping respirations with long periods of apnea
Answer: A. Rhythm and depth changes with apneic periods
Q2: Which measurement of blood pressure can indicate increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A. Narrowed pulse pressure
B. Widened pulse pressure
C. Elevated systolic pressure
D. Decreased diastolic pressure
Answer: B. Widened pulse pressure
Q3: Which measurement of blood pressure can indicate increased intracranialpressure (ICP)?
A. Narrowed pulse pressure
B. Widened pulse pressure
C. Elevated systolic pressure
D. Decreased diastolic pressure
Answer: B. Widened pulse pressure
Q4: Which symptom is a component of Cushing triad?
A. Eupnea
B. Anisocoria
C. Tachycardia
D. Systolic hypertension with widening pulse pressure
Answer: D. Systolic hypertension with widening pulse pressure
, Q5: Which parameter is included in the rapid assessment of a conscious pa- tient? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Motor
B. Vital signs
C. Facial movement
D. Touch
E. Oculomotor
F. Level of consciousness (LOC)
Answer: A. Motor
B. Vital signs
C. Facial movement
D. Touch
E. Oculomotor
F. Level of consciousness (LOC)
Q6: Which action would the nurse take before completing a rapid neurologic assessment of an
unconscious patient?
A. Stimulate the patient.
B. Review new prescriptions.
C. Read the most recent documentation.
D. Receive report from the previous nurse.
Answer: A. Stimulate the patient.
Q7: Which action would the nurse take before completing a rapid neurologicassessment of an
unconscious patient?
A. Stimulate the patient.
B. Review new prescriptions.
C. Read the most recent documentation.
D. Receive report from the previous nurse.
Answer: A. Stimulate the patient.
Q8: Calling the patient's name, patting the chest, or shaking a shoulder accomplishes this task.
After the patient has been stimulated, the assessment can be completed. Which area is the
first area of assessment where changes will be noted inthe compensatory abilities of a
patient?
A. Ocular
B. Cognitive
C. Pulmonary
D. Cardiovascular
Answer: B. Cognitive
Q1: Which respiratory pattern describes Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
A. Rhythm and depth changes with apneic periods
B. Inspiratory and expiratory pauses lasting several seconds
C. Deep and shallow respirations with apneic periods in an irregular pattern.
D. Gasping respirations with long periods of apnea
Answer: A. Rhythm and depth changes with apneic periods
Q2: Which measurement of blood pressure can indicate increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
A. Narrowed pulse pressure
B. Widened pulse pressure
C. Elevated systolic pressure
D. Decreased diastolic pressure
Answer: B. Widened pulse pressure
Q3: Which measurement of blood pressure can indicate increased intracranialpressure (ICP)?
A. Narrowed pulse pressure
B. Widened pulse pressure
C. Elevated systolic pressure
D. Decreased diastolic pressure
Answer: B. Widened pulse pressure
Q4: Which symptom is a component of Cushing triad?
A. Eupnea
B. Anisocoria
C. Tachycardia
D. Systolic hypertension with widening pulse pressure
Answer: D. Systolic hypertension with widening pulse pressure
, Q5: Which parameter is included in the rapid assessment of a conscious pa- tient? Select all that
apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
A. Motor
B. Vital signs
C. Facial movement
D. Touch
E. Oculomotor
F. Level of consciousness (LOC)
Answer: A. Motor
B. Vital signs
C. Facial movement
D. Touch
E. Oculomotor
F. Level of consciousness (LOC)
Q6: Which action would the nurse take before completing a rapid neurologic assessment of an
unconscious patient?
A. Stimulate the patient.
B. Review new prescriptions.
C. Read the most recent documentation.
D. Receive report from the previous nurse.
Answer: A. Stimulate the patient.
Q7: Which action would the nurse take before completing a rapid neurologicassessment of an
unconscious patient?
A. Stimulate the patient.
B. Review new prescriptions.
C. Read the most recent documentation.
D. Receive report from the previous nurse.
Answer: A. Stimulate the patient.
Q8: Calling the patient's name, patting the chest, or shaking a shoulder accomplishes this task.
After the patient has been stimulated, the assessment can be completed. Which area is the
first area of assessment where changes will be noted inthe compensatory abilities of a
patient?
A. Ocular
B. Cognitive
C. Pulmonary
D. Cardiovascular
Answer: B. Cognitive