Neurological Disorders
Test HIGH-FLIYER
2025-2026 WITH
QUALITY QUESTIONS
AND VERRIFIED
ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
1.
,A client with increased intracranial
pressure (ICP) is being monitored. Which
finding requires immediate intervention?
A. BP 150/90 mmHg
B. HR 52 bpm
C. Respirations 10/min
D. Temperature 37.5°C
Answer: B
Bradycardia is part of Cushing’s triad and
indicates worsening ICP and impending
brain herniation.
2.
Which position is best for a patient with
elevated ICP?
,A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. HOB elevated 30°
D. Prone
Answer: C
Elevating the head promotes venous
drainage and reduces ICP.
3.
A nurse is caring for a patient post–
craniotomy. Which action is priority?
A. Encourage coughing
B. Maintain head alignment
C. Restrict fluids
D. Keep patient flat
, Answer: B
Neutral head alignment prevents
obstruction of venous outflow and
increased ICP.
4.
Which is an early sign of increased ICP?
A. Bradycardia
B. Projectile vomiting
C. Decreased LOC
D. Widened pulse pressure
Answer: C
Decreased level of consciousness is the
earliest indicator of rising ICP.
Test HIGH-FLIYER
2025-2026 WITH
QUALITY QUESTIONS
AND VERRIFIED
ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT.
1.
,A client with increased intracranial
pressure (ICP) is being monitored. Which
finding requires immediate intervention?
A. BP 150/90 mmHg
B. HR 52 bpm
C. Respirations 10/min
D. Temperature 37.5°C
Answer: B
Bradycardia is part of Cushing’s triad and
indicates worsening ICP and impending
brain herniation.
2.
Which position is best for a patient with
elevated ICP?
,A. Supine
B. Trendelenburg
C. HOB elevated 30°
D. Prone
Answer: C
Elevating the head promotes venous
drainage and reduces ICP.
3.
A nurse is caring for a patient post–
craniotomy. Which action is priority?
A. Encourage coughing
B. Maintain head alignment
C. Restrict fluids
D. Keep patient flat
, Answer: B
Neutral head alignment prevents
obstruction of venous outflow and
increased ICP.
4.
Which is an early sign of increased ICP?
A. Bradycardia
B. Projectile vomiting
C. Decreased LOC
D. Widened pulse pressure
Answer: C
Decreased level of consciousness is the
earliest indicator of rising ICP.
