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HESI Case Studies--Medical Surgical-Traumatic Brain Injury (Jeff Dickson)Exam Questions and Answers 2022/2023| 100% Correct Verified Answers. £9.94   Add to cart

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HESI Case Studies--Medical/Surgical-Traumatic Brain Injury (Jeff Dicks


EXAM 2022\2023



1. 1. Which assessment techniques are used to determine physiological


manifestations of a traumatic brain injury? (Select all): -Assess for tinnitus or


hearing difficulty



- observe the area behind his ears



- observe the area round his eyes



- check his ear cavity for leaking fluid


2. 2. What methods can the nurse use to determine if the drainage is CSF?:


Observe for a "halo" around a spot of drainage.


3. 3. Which nursing intervention should be initiated to prevent increased


intracranial pressure (ICP)?: Elevate HOB

, 4. 4. Jeff requests "something for his headache." Which medication is best


for the nurse to administer to Jeff for his complaint of headache?:


Acetaminophen (Tylenol).


5. 5. What are the three components measured by the GCS?: Verbal


response, motor response, and eye opening.


6. 6. What is the Glascow Coma Scale rating obtained in this assessment.:


11


7. 7. About an hour later, Jeff's Glascow Coma Scale rating changes from


10 to 8. What does this indicate to the nurse?: Diminished neurologic


status.


8. 8. What is the most important indicator of increasing ICP?: Change in


level of consciousness.

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