Maternal Child Nursing 5th Edition by McKinney- ISBN- 978-0323401708 TEST BANK Chapter 52: The Child with a Neurologic Alteration Verified 2024 Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers with Explanations for Exam Preparation, Graded A+

Maternal Child Nursing 5th Edition by McKinney- ISBN- 978-0323401708 TEST BANK Chapter 52: The Child with a Neurologic Alteration Verified 2024 Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers with Explanations for Exam Preparation, Graded A+ What is a sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in a 10-year-old child? a. Headache b. Bulging fontanel c. Tachypnea d. Increase in head circumference ANS: A Headaches are a clinical manifestation of increased ICP in children. A change in the child’s normal behavior pattern may be an important early sign of increased ICP. Bulging fontanel orincreased head circumference is seen in infants. A change in respiratory pattern is a late sign of increased ICP. Cheyne–Stokes respiration may be evident. This refers to a pattern of increasing rate and depth of respirations followed by a decreasing rate and depth with a pauseof variable length. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge/Remembering REF: p. 1279 | Box 52.1 OBJ: Nursing Process: AssessmentMSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity 2. Which information should the nurse give to a child who is to have magneticresonance imaging (MRI) of the brain? a. “You won’t be able to move your head during the procedure.” b. “You will have to drink a special fluid before the test.” c. “You will have to lie flat after the test is finished.” d. “You will have electrodes placed on your head with glue.” ANS: A To reduce fear and enhance cooperation during the MRI, the child should be made aware thathead movement will be restricted to obtain accurate information. The child does not need to drink special liquids, lie on the back afterward, or have electrodes placed. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension/UnderstandingREF: p. 1278 OBJ: Nursing Process: Planning MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity