NUR 240 EXAM 4 NEURO IGGY
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17. A patient presents to the advanced stroke center with signs and
symptoms of an ischemic stroke. What is the priority factor when
considering fibrinolytic therapy?
a. Age less than 80 years
b. History of stroke
, C. Recent surgery
d. Time of onset of symptoms
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d. a. Severe headache and
Time of onset of symptoms
hypertension
C. Cerebral aneurysm a. Encourage oral fluids
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31. The stroke patient is prescribed a stool softener every
morning. What is the purpose of this drug specific to this patient?
a.Stimulates peristaltic action to aid defecation
b. Increases frequency of bowel movements
C. Decreases fluid and fiber content of stool
d. Prevents Valsalva maneuver during defecation
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, b. Withhold food and fluids until a. Helping family to prepare
swallowing is assessed. for imminent death
d. Prevents Valsalva d. Position head of the bed to less
maneuver during defecation than 25 degrees.
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70. The health care provider orders therapeutic hypothermia
for a patient with a traumatic brain injury. What is the priority
assessment during the rewarming process?
a.Assess for change of mental status.
b. Monitor for cardiac dysthymias.
C. Watch for rebound elevation of temperature.
d. Observe for hypovolemic shock.
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b. Monitor for
cardiac dysthymias. d. Assess for acute renal failure.
a. Helping family to prepare
for imminent death d. Aspiration precautions
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46.Which determination must be made first in assessing a
patient with traumatic brain injury?
a. Presence of spinal injury
b. Hypovolemia with hypotension
C. Patency of airway
d. Glascow Coma Score
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b. 3-4.5 hours C. Cerebral aneurysm
C. Patency of airway C. Perfusion
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1 of 66
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17. A patient presents to the advanced stroke center with signs and
symptoms of an ischemic stroke. What is the priority factor when
considering fibrinolytic therapy?
a. Age less than 80 years
b. History of stroke
, C. Recent surgery
d. Time of onset of symptoms
Give this one a try later!
d. a. Severe headache and
Time of onset of symptoms
hypertension
C. Cerebral aneurysm a. Encourage oral fluids
Don't know?
2 of 66
Term
31. The stroke patient is prescribed a stool softener every
morning. What is the purpose of this drug specific to this patient?
a.Stimulates peristaltic action to aid defecation
b. Increases frequency of bowel movements
C. Decreases fluid and fiber content of stool
d. Prevents Valsalva maneuver during defecation
Give this one a try later!
, b. Withhold food and fluids until a. Helping family to prepare
swallowing is assessed. for imminent death
d. Prevents Valsalva d. Position head of the bed to less
maneuver during defecation than 25 degrees.
Don't know?
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70. The health care provider orders therapeutic hypothermia
for a patient with a traumatic brain injury. What is the priority
assessment during the rewarming process?
a.Assess for change of mental status.
b. Monitor for cardiac dysthymias.
C. Watch for rebound elevation of temperature.
d. Observe for hypovolemic shock.
Give this one a try later!
b. Monitor for
cardiac dysthymias. d. Assess for acute renal failure.
a. Helping family to prepare
for imminent death d. Aspiration precautions
, Don't know?
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46.Which determination must be made first in assessing a
patient with traumatic brain injury?
a. Presence of spinal injury
b. Hypovolemia with hypotension
C. Patency of airway
d. Glascow Coma Score
Give this one a try later!
b. 3-4.5 hours C. Cerebral aneurysm
C. Patency of airway C. Perfusion
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