NCLEX-style questions Intracranial regulation
NCLEX-style questions: Intracranial regulation
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1. What pathophysiological changes should the nurse D. An oxygen deficit that
expect to see in a client with increased intracranial leads to changes in per-
pressure? sonality, memory, and
A. Removal of fluid from interstitial spaces reducing judgment
excess body fluid
B. Transmission of sensory and motor impulses to the
cerebrum for interpretation
C. Alteration of electrical discharges in the brain to
cause involuntary movement
D. An oxygen deficit that leads to changes in personal-
ity, memory, and judgment
2. The nurse assesses a client -admitted post-head trau- B. Diencephalon
ma and notes small reactive pupils, an intact ocu-
locephalic reflex, decorticate posturing, and respira-
tions. The nurse should suspect that damage has pro-
gressed to which area of the brain?
A. Midbrain
B. Diencephalon
C. Pons
D. Medulla
3. The nurse is reviewing the intracranial pressure (ICP) B. 3 mmHg
readings for a child with a brain tumor. Which reading
should the nurse interpret as normal for the child?
A. 12 mmHg
B. 3 mmHg
C. 8 mmHg
D. 1 mmHg
4. The nurse is providing a community-based teaching C. "They are most common
course to a group of high school parents concerning in the very young (0 -4
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brain injury. Which participant statement indicates ac- years) or old (65 years and
curate understanding of the population most at risk above)."
for traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
A. "TBIs most commonly occur in men between the
ages of 18 and 25 years of age."
B. "TBIs are common across the lifespan, affecting
men and women fairly equally."
C. "They are most common in the very young (0 -4
years) or old (65 years and above)."
D. "Due to their age and the high number of falls and
injuries, toddlers and children have higher levels of
TBIs."
5. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older B. "Make sure to use your
adult. Which information should the nurse include in walker as we discussed."
the session to help the older adult avoid development
of IICP?
A. "With any early signs of infection, be sure to call your
healthcare provider."
B. "Make sure to use your walker as we discussed."
C. "Be sure to check your blood sugar more frequently
than previously to manage your diabetes."
D. "You should stop driving and exchange your license
for a non-driver identification card."
6. A client with a minor head injury has a Glasgow Coma B. Client uses appropriate
Scale score of 15 out of 15. What does this score indi- words and phrases.
cate to the nurse? (Select all that apply.) C. Client spontaneously
A. Client withdraws to touch. opens the eyes.
B. Client uses appropriate words and phrases. D. Client is oriented to per-
C. Client spontaneously opens the eyes. son, place, and time.
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NCLEX-style questions: Intracranial regulation
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1. What pathophysiological changes should the nurse D. An oxygen deficit that
expect to see in a client with increased intracranial leads to changes in per-
pressure? sonality, memory, and
A. Removal of fluid from interstitial spaces reducing judgment
excess body fluid
B. Transmission of sensory and motor impulses to the
cerebrum for interpretation
C. Alteration of electrical discharges in the brain to
cause involuntary movement
D. An oxygen deficit that leads to changes in personal-
ity, memory, and judgment
2. The nurse assesses a client -admitted post-head trau- B. Diencephalon
ma and notes small reactive pupils, an intact ocu-
locephalic reflex, decorticate posturing, and respira-
tions. The nurse should suspect that damage has pro-
gressed to which area of the brain?
A. Midbrain
B. Diencephalon
C. Pons
D. Medulla
3. The nurse is reviewing the intracranial pressure (ICP) B. 3 mmHg
readings for a child with a brain tumor. Which reading
should the nurse interpret as normal for the child?
A. 12 mmHg
B. 3 mmHg
C. 8 mmHg
D. 1 mmHg
4. The nurse is providing a community-based teaching C. "They are most common
course to a group of high school parents concerning in the very young (0 -4
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NCLEX-style questions: Intracranial regulation
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brain injury. Which participant statement indicates ac- years) or old (65 years and
curate understanding of the population most at risk above)."
for traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
A. "TBIs most commonly occur in men between the
ages of 18 and 25 years of age."
B. "TBIs are common across the lifespan, affecting
men and women fairly equally."
C. "They are most common in the very young (0 -4
years) or old (65 years and above)."
D. "Due to their age and the high number of falls and
injuries, toddlers and children have higher levels of
TBIs."
5. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older B. "Make sure to use your
adult. Which information should the nurse include in walker as we discussed."
the session to help the older adult avoid development
of IICP?
A. "With any early signs of infection, be sure to call your
healthcare provider."
B. "Make sure to use your walker as we discussed."
C. "Be sure to check your blood sugar more frequently
than previously to manage your diabetes."
D. "You should stop driving and exchange your license
for a non-driver identification card."
6. A client with a minor head injury has a Glasgow Coma B. Client uses appropriate
Scale score of 15 out of 15. What does this score indi- words and phrases.
cate to the nurse? (Select all that apply.) C. Client spontaneously
A. Client withdraws to touch. opens the eyes.
B. Client uses appropriate words and phrases. D. Client is oriented to per-
C. Client spontaneously opens the eyes. son, place, and time.
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