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Exam 3
Started: Mar 6 at 9:26am

Quiz Instructions


Question 1 2 pts



The nurse is caring for an adult client who was
recently admitted with a head injury following a
motor vehicle crash. One hour ago, the client’s
vital signs (VS) were temperature (T): 98.6° F;
pulse (P): 110; respiratory rate (RR): 26;
pressure (BP): 128/68 mm Hg. Which of the
following findings is a priority for the nurse to
follow up?




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Q P: 56; RR: 14; BP; 166/52 mm Hg.

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, Started: Mar 6 at 7:26am

Quiz Instructions


Question 2 2 pts



The nurse is caring client who sustained
a
cervical and head es and is at risk for
i developing increased intracranial pressure
(ICP). Which of the following actions should the
nurse take when caring for this client?



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client’s hips and knees

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Notify the charge nurse if the client's PaCO,
decreases from 39 to 35 mm Hg.

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Exam 3
Started: Mar 6 at 9:26am

Quiz Instructions


Question 3 2 pts



The nurse is car for a client who was
admitted 12 t Irs o with a traumatic brain
injury (TBI), Is intubated, and is at risk for
developing increas intracranial pressure
interventions



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{ICP). Which of
should the nurse include in the client's plan of




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Place the client in a Trendelenburg position to
increase venous return


0 Maintain normothermia with antipyretics if a
4 fever develops

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Administer hypatonic IV fluids to prevent
dehydration

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= Encourage coughing and deep breathing
gxercises.

, Exam 3
Started: Mar 6 at 9:26am

Quiz Instructions


Question 4 2 pts



The nurse working in the intensive care unit
(ICU) is assessing a client who sustained a
basilar skull fracture 24 hours ago. It is most
important to follow up with the primary health
o care provider (PHCP) if the client




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reports having a persistent headache since
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