nursing.( advanced adult health 4 med surg 4)
, NSG 4100 Exam 4 Q&A Galen College of
nursing.( advanced adult health 4 med surg 4)
, NSG 4100 Exam 4 Q&A Galen College of
nursing.( advanced adult health 4 med surg 4)
Which of the following is indicative of worsening condition? ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔Pupil size changing from 5 to 9mm
(sign of increased ICP)
Which position is best best for patient who is at risk for increased ICP?
✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Semi Fowler position
Your patient is S/P craniotomy for tumor removal. Which of the following is
indicative of a complication? ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Client states he feels a
lot of drainage at the back of his throat
What is a normal reaction of a patient has received a craniotomy? ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔Eyes that are swollen post op
Your patient is S/P a craniotomy. Which of the following will need to reported to
the PCP? ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔BP change from 120/80 to 140/88
Which statement is correct about meningococcal vaccines #1 prevention?
✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Recommended between the ages 11-12 and boosters
should be recv'd by age 16
Which is appropriate when caring for a patient with encephalitis? ✔✔CORRECT
ANSWERS✔✔Keeping room lights dim or off
, NSG 4100 Exam 4 Q&A Galen College of
nursing.( advanced adult health 4 med surg 4)
You are caring for a patient who has had Huntington's for 15 years and is admitted
with pneumonia. Which actions is priority? ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Set up
bedside humidification
Your patient has been ordered pyridostigmine for myasthenia gravis. You
understand that this medication is used to? ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Improve
muscle strength
(DO NOT SKIP DOSES OF MEDICATIONS!)
Your patient is experiencing myasthenia exacerbation related to missed dose of
medication. Which are signs of this crisis state (SATA) ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔-
Difficult speaking (Dysphonia)
-Extreme muscle weakness
-Shallow, slow RR
-Dyshpagia
*Emergency Prepare for intubation
Your patient is diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Which is a key feature of this
disease? ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Difficulty Sleeping (insomnia)
What education statment is correct when teaching your patient with MS, about
activity and mobility? ✔✔CORRECT ANSWERS✔✔Waking improves gait