NRSG 2300 Unit 13 Questions With Complete Solutions
A client experiences loss of consciousness, tongue biting, and
incontinence, along with tonic and clonic phases of seizure
activity. The nurse should document this episode as which type
of seizure?
A. Sensory
B. Absence
C. Generalized
D. Jacksonian Correct Answer C. Generalized
A client has a neurological defect and will be transferred to a
nursing home because family members are unable to care for the
client at home. While receiving a bed bath, the client yells at the
nurse, "you don't know what you are doing!" What is the BEST
reaction by the nurse?
A. Accept the patient's behavior and do not take it personally
B. Explain that the client is getting good care
C. Discontinue the bath and resume it later
D. Request that the patient be cared for by another nurse
Correct Answer A. Accept the patient's behavior and do not
take it personally
A client is brought to the emergency department in a confused
state, with slurred speech, characteristics of a headache, and
right facial droop. The vital signs reveal a BP of 170/88 mmHg,
HR of 92, and RR of 24. On which bodily system does the nurse
focus the nursing assessment?
, A. Respiratory
B. Endocrine
C. Cardiovascular
D. Neurovascular Correct Answer D. Neurovascular
A client is brought to the emergency department with multiple
fractures. Which assessment finding would be most significant
in determining the client has also suffered a closed head injury
with rising ICP?
A. Periorbital edema
B. BP of 100/60 mmHg
C. Nausea
D. Lethargy Correct Answer D. Lethargy
A client is diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. The 22-
year-old client shares an apartment with one other person. What
would the nurse expect as appropriate care for the client's
roommate?
A. Bedrest at home for 72 hours
B. Admission to the nearest hospital for observation
C. No treatment unless the roommate begins to show symptoms
D. Treatment with antimicrobial prophylaxis as soon as possible
Correct Answer D. Treatment with antimicrobial prophylaxis
as soon as possible
A client is suspected to have bacterial meningitis. What is the
PRIORITY nursing intervention?
A. Encourage oral fluid intake
A client experiences loss of consciousness, tongue biting, and
incontinence, along with tonic and clonic phases of seizure
activity. The nurse should document this episode as which type
of seizure?
A. Sensory
B. Absence
C. Generalized
D. Jacksonian Correct Answer C. Generalized
A client has a neurological defect and will be transferred to a
nursing home because family members are unable to care for the
client at home. While receiving a bed bath, the client yells at the
nurse, "you don't know what you are doing!" What is the BEST
reaction by the nurse?
A. Accept the patient's behavior and do not take it personally
B. Explain that the client is getting good care
C. Discontinue the bath and resume it later
D. Request that the patient be cared for by another nurse
Correct Answer A. Accept the patient's behavior and do not
take it personally
A client is brought to the emergency department in a confused
state, with slurred speech, characteristics of a headache, and
right facial droop. The vital signs reveal a BP of 170/88 mmHg,
HR of 92, and RR of 24. On which bodily system does the nurse
focus the nursing assessment?
, A. Respiratory
B. Endocrine
C. Cardiovascular
D. Neurovascular Correct Answer D. Neurovascular
A client is brought to the emergency department with multiple
fractures. Which assessment finding would be most significant
in determining the client has also suffered a closed head injury
with rising ICP?
A. Periorbital edema
B. BP of 100/60 mmHg
C. Nausea
D. Lethargy Correct Answer D. Lethargy
A client is diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. The 22-
year-old client shares an apartment with one other person. What
would the nurse expect as appropriate care for the client's
roommate?
A. Bedrest at home for 72 hours
B. Admission to the nearest hospital for observation
C. No treatment unless the roommate begins to show symptoms
D. Treatment with antimicrobial prophylaxis as soon as possible
Correct Answer D. Treatment with antimicrobial prophylaxis
as soon as possible
A client is suspected to have bacterial meningitis. What is the
PRIORITY nursing intervention?
A. Encourage oral fluid intake
