NURS-4581 Quiz 2 Questions and 100% Correct Answers 2026/27 Update -
UTA
Question 1
0..1 pts
A client with right-sided weakness that started 1 hour ago is admitted to the
emergency department and all these diagnostic tests are ordered by the
physician. Which order should the nurse act on first?
Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan.
Electrocardiogram (ECG).
Chest radiograph.
Swallow test.
All procedures will need to be completed, but the CT scan needs to be first; it
will let the physician know if the client is having a bleed and need emergent
surgery, is normal indicating ischemic stroke and the client may be a
candidate for tPa
Question 2
0..1 pts
Your client had a massive intracranial hemorrhage. Signs of increasing
cranial pressure include:
Select all that apply.
widening pulse pressure
tachycardia
narrowing pulse pressure
bradycardia
decreasing systolic pressure
slow irregular respirations
NURS-4581 Quiz 2
, Cushing's Triad includes bradycardia, widening pulse reassure as the systolic
blood pressure increases, and the client becomes bradypnea with
respirations becoming irregular. These are all signs of increasing intracranial
pressure.
Question 3
0..1 pts
Which nursing measure would be most beneficial in caring for clients who
have receptive aphasia?
Speak slowly and loudly to the client to be sure you are heard.
Stimulate cognitive function by using multiple-choice answers.
Explain all aspects of care while working with the client.
Use short phrases when communicating with the client.
With receptive aphasia the client has difficulty understanding what is being
said. Allow the person time to understand your message; one thing at a time
- don't give multiple choices at once. They can usually hear just fine so
shouting is not necessary. Repeat if necessary. Keep your commands short,
simple and say them slowly - long explanations are confusing. In the early
stages, you may need to structure instructions simply. Make sure the client
knows what is required of them.
Question 4
0..1 pts
A client with a hemorrhagic stroke has an arterial blood pressure of 102/56
mmHg and an intracranial pressure of 15 mmHg. Which of the following is
correct?
The cerebral perfusion pressure is 56 so will document the normal finding.
The cerebral perfusion pressure is 71 so will notify the healthcare provider.
The cerebral perfusion pressure is 56 so will notify the healthcare provider.
NURS-4581 Quiz 2
UTA
Question 1
0..1 pts
A client with right-sided weakness that started 1 hour ago is admitted to the
emergency department and all these diagnostic tests are ordered by the
physician. Which order should the nurse act on first?
Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan.
Electrocardiogram (ECG).
Chest radiograph.
Swallow test.
All procedures will need to be completed, but the CT scan needs to be first; it
will let the physician know if the client is having a bleed and need emergent
surgery, is normal indicating ischemic stroke and the client may be a
candidate for tPa
Question 2
0..1 pts
Your client had a massive intracranial hemorrhage. Signs of increasing
cranial pressure include:
Select all that apply.
widening pulse pressure
tachycardia
narrowing pulse pressure
bradycardia
decreasing systolic pressure
slow irregular respirations
NURS-4581 Quiz 2
, Cushing's Triad includes bradycardia, widening pulse reassure as the systolic
blood pressure increases, and the client becomes bradypnea with
respirations becoming irregular. These are all signs of increasing intracranial
pressure.
Question 3
0..1 pts
Which nursing measure would be most beneficial in caring for clients who
have receptive aphasia?
Speak slowly and loudly to the client to be sure you are heard.
Stimulate cognitive function by using multiple-choice answers.
Explain all aspects of care while working with the client.
Use short phrases when communicating with the client.
With receptive aphasia the client has difficulty understanding what is being
said. Allow the person time to understand your message; one thing at a time
- don't give multiple choices at once. They can usually hear just fine so
shouting is not necessary. Repeat if necessary. Keep your commands short,
simple and say them slowly - long explanations are confusing. In the early
stages, you may need to structure instructions simply. Make sure the client
knows what is required of them.
Question 4
0..1 pts
A client with a hemorrhagic stroke has an arterial blood pressure of 102/56
mmHg and an intracranial pressure of 15 mmHg. Which of the following is
correct?
The cerebral perfusion pressure is 56 so will document the normal finding.
The cerebral perfusion pressure is 71 so will notify the healthcare provider.
The cerebral perfusion pressure is 56 so will notify the healthcare provider.
NURS-4581 Quiz 2
