NURSING NUR 3125 MIDTERM PA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The nurse knows that which of the following treatment plans listed below is most likely to be prescribed after a computed tomography (CT) scan of the head reveals a new-onset aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage? Answer s: A. Stat administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) B. Administration of a diuretic such as mannitol to reduce cerebral edema and ICP C. Monitoring in the ICU for signs and symptoms of cerebral insult D. Craniotomy and clipping of the affected vessel  Question 2 1 out of 1 points The unique clinical presentation of a 3-month-old infant in the emergency department leads the care team to suspect botulism. Which of the following assessment questions posed to the parents is likely to be most useful in the differential diagnosis? Answer s: A. “Have you ever given your child any honey or honey-containing products?” B. “Has your baby ever been directly exposed to any chemical cleaning products?” C. “Is there any mold in your home that you know of?” D. “Is there any family history of neuromuscular diseases?”  Question 3 1 out of 1 points An IV drug abuser walks into the ED telling the nurse that, “he is sick.” He looks feverish with flushed, moist skin; dehydrated with dry lips/mucous membranes; and fatigued. The assessment reveals a loud murmur. An echocardiogram was ordered that shows a large vegetation growing on his mitral valve. The patient is admitted to the ICU. The nurse will be assessing this patient for which possible life-threatening complications? Answer s: A. GI upset from the massive amount of antibiotics required to kill the bacteria NURSING NUR 3125 MIDTERM PA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS B. Petechial hemorrhages under the skin and nail bed