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CCC4 exam 1 practice quiz/67 Questionsand Answers
A client in a group home has returned from the hospital following a transient
ischemic (TIA). Which statement about stroke prevention indicates a client's
understanding of health education provided by the nurse. - - -native &
african americans
-hypertension and high cholesterol increases risk
-stop drinkin & smokin
-reduce sodium intake
-increase exercise
- what observations will the nurse document during the postictal period of a
seizure? - - -the length
-LOC
-ABC
-Check for injury
-vital signs
- A nurse is assessing a client who has a seizure disorder. the client reports
he thinks he is about to have a seizure. Which of the following should the
nurse do? - - -turn patient on their LEFT side
-stay with client
-head support
- the nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
What data gathered requires nursing actions? - - - respiratory distress/failure
- pain levels
- sustain life and prevent complications
- check vitals frequently - hypotension
- cardiac arrhythmias
- the nurse is planning care for a client with a spinal injury who is to remind
on complete bed rest. What should the nurse do to prevent the development
of pressure ulcers? - - -pressure mattress
-repositioning every 2 hours
-check sores on bony prominences
- when providing information about coup-contrecoup brain injuries, the
nurse should include which of the following statements. - - -2 points of injury
-nausea
-hot spot on head- intracranial bleeding
-headache
, - which intervention(s) below are beneficial in the prevention of neurological
injuries? - - -wearing a helmet and seat belt when driving/biking
-alcohol and drug use put one at increased risk
-swimming safety
- A 20-year-old client is admitted with a brain tumor. Which assessment
made by the nurse is most critical to report to the child's health care
provider. - - -headache awaking is the key sign
- a client had a thrombotic cerebrovascular accident and now has flaccid
hemiplegia of the right side. When the healthcare team begin rehab for this
hospitalized client? - - -begin treatment right away/upon admission to facility
- a client has been treated at the emergency department for a concussion.
At discharge the nurse is reinforcing teaching by explaining the s/s of a
worsening condition. The nurse determines that the family needs further
teaching if they state they will return to the ED. - - - sx. of concussion -
headaches & vomiting
- if they have a headache that is described as the "worst headache of my
life"
-LOC
-we MUST report to the provider right away
-"I will need to come back should I get a headache"
- which of the following is most likely to be an age-related change in the
nervous system? - - - short term memory diminishes
- the number of functioning dendrites decreases (slower impulse)
- blood flow slows down - more susceptible to brain damage
- body homeostasis is more difficult to maintain
- pupils decrease in size
- a client hospitalized for a head injury reports having the worst headache of
his life. What should the nurse do next? - - - report to the provider
- a client is admitted to the hospital for observation with a head injury after
a hit and run accident. The client is transported to the hospital by emergency
medical services with a cervical collar. The nurse expects the collar will
remain in place until which time? - - the cervical collar remains on until the
scans are done and the doctor reviews them.
- a client taking levodopa to control Parkinson's disease should be monitored
for which following possible side effects? - - - Orthostatic hypotension
- some neurological disorders can result in bowel and bladder dysfunction.
Which of the following would be included in a bowel training program? - - -
high fiber diet
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