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EMT Basic Exam 3 |Actual Exam| Questions and Answers| Multiple Choices| Verified Answers The MOST common and serious complication of a significant head injury is: A. cerebral edema. B. acute hypotension. C. a skull fracture. D. a hypoxic seizure. (Correct Answer: - A. cerebral edema. Moderate elevation in intracranial pressure with middle brain stem involvement is characterized by: A. increased blood pressure, bradycardia, reactive pupils, and rapid respiratio...

Hondros 176 Exam 1 Intracranial Regulation and Cognition Questions and Answers 100% Pass Skull - Correct Answer ️️ -cranial vault- composed of multiple bones that act as a rigid protective covering for the brain. Within the skull are three compartments: brain (80%), blood (10%), and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (10%). Normal intracranial pressure in adult: less than or equal to 15mmHg. 20mmHg sustained is intracranial hypertension. Blood-Brain barrier - Correct Answer ️️ -Unique capi...

Final Exam:NR572/ NR 572 (2023/ 2024 Latest Update) Advanced Acute Care Management Exam Review |Week 5-8| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Chamberlain Q: What non-benzodiazepine anxiolytic is used in the treatment of general- ized anxiety disorder? Answer: Buspirone (Wellbutrin) -nonsedating -not tolerance or dependence -does not react with benzo receptors or alcohol -no abuse or disinhibition potential - requires several weeks to take effect. Q: Diagnostic crite...

Nursing 1250 - Exam 3 - Intracranial Regulation (NS Disorders Questions with complete solutions

MSN 570 Advanced Pathophysiology week 4 Which best describes the neuron that transmits the reflex arc to the muscle? - correct answer Motor Efferent Neuron. Which area of the body do patients often experience discomfort with tension headaches? - correct answer occipital and neck region. During your assessment of an infant with meningitis which of the following is most likely to be seen? - correct answer Opisthotonos position. Which of the following is most likely indicated ...

Chapter 56: Acute Intracranial Problems A 20-yr-old male patient is admitted with a head injury after a collision while playing football. After noting that the patient has developed clear nasal drainage, which action should the nurse take? a. Have the patient gently blow the nose. b. Check the drainage for glucose content. c. Teach the patient that rhinorrhea is expected after a head injury. d. Obtain a specimen of the fluid to send for culture and sensitivity. - correct answer ANS: B ...

answers Headache, vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures are all considered early signs of: Select one: A. decreased extracranial pressure. B. increased intracranial pressure. C. increased extracranial pressure. D. decreased intracranial pressure. - Answer B Hypoglycemia can mimic conditions such as: Select one: A. cystic fibrosis. B. stroke. C. high fever. D. myocardial infarction. - Answer B Patients with a subarachnoid hemorrhage typically complain of a sudden...

Detailed Answer Key SS.N4581 Stroke and Intracranial Problems

Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada 5th Edition 1564 1588 1. Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice in Canada 2. Cultural Competence and Health Equity in Nursing Care 3. Health History and Physical Examination 4. Patient and Caregiver Teaching 5. Chronic Illness 6. Community-Based Nursing and Home Care 7. Older Persons 8. Stress and Stress Management 9. Sleep and Sleep Disorders 10. Pain 11. Substance Use 12. Complementary and Alternat...

CRITICAL CARE FINAL EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 a,d,e,f - CORRECT ANSWER-A client with a primary brain tumor has developed syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). The nurse will expect to see which clinical findings upon assessment? (Select all that apply). a. Nausea and vomiting b. Hyperthermia c. Bradycardia d. Increased weight e. Decreased serum sodium f. Decreased level of consciousness a,b - CORRECT ANSWER-A nurse is car...