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,ATI Gastrointestinal/ Neuro Med Surg
A nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a craniotomy for a supratentorial tumor. Which of
the following postoperative prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the provider?
A. Dexamethasone 30mg IV bolus BID
B. Morphine sulfate 2mg IV bolus PRN Q 2 hrs for pain
C. Ondansetron 4mg IV bolus PRN Q 4-6 hr for nausea
D. Phenytoin 100mg IV bolus TID - answer>> B. Morphine sulfate 2mg IV bolus PRN Q 2hr
A nurse is assessing a client who reports severe HA and a stiff neck. The nurse's assessment reveals
positive Kernig's sign. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
A. Administer antibiotics
B. Implement droplet precautions
C. Initiate IV access
D. Decrease bright lights - answer>> B. Implement droplet precautions
A nurse is assessing for the presence of Brudzinski's sign in a client who has suspected meningitis. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take when performing this technique? (select all that apply)
A. Place client in a supine position
B. Flex client's hip and knee
C. Place hands behind the client's neck
,D. Bend client's head toward chest
E. Straighten the client's flexed leg at the knee - answer>> A. Place client in supine position
C. Place hand's behind client's neck
D. Bend client's head toward chest
A nurse is planning care for a client who has meningitis and is at risk for increased ICP. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? (select all that apply)
A. Implement seizure precautions
B. Perform neurological checks four times a day
C. Administer morphine for pain
D. Turn off room lights and television
E. Monitor for impaired extra-ocular movements
F. Encourage the client to cough frequently - answer>> A. Implement seizure precautions
D. Turn off room lights and television
E. Monitor for impaired extra-ocular movements
A nurse is planning care for a client who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions should
the nurse include in the plan of care? (select all that apply)
A. Monitor for bradycardia
B. Provide an emesis basin at the bedside
C. Administer antipyretic medication
D. Perform a skin assessment
E. Keep the head of the bed flat - answer>> B. Provide an emesis basin at bedside
, C. Administer antipyretic medication
D. Perform a skin assessment
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 actions should the nurse implement? (select all that apply)
A. Provide privacy
B. Ease the client to the floor is standing
C. Move furniture away from the client
D. Looses the client's clothing
E. Protect the client's head with padding
F. Restrain the client - answer>> A. Provide privacy
B. Ease the client to the floor if standing
C. Move furniture away from the client
D. Loosen the client's clothing
E. Protect the client's head with padding
A nurse is reviewing trigger factors that can cause seizures with a client who has a new diagnosis of
generalized seizures. Which of the following information should the nurse include in this review? (select
all that apply)
A. Avoid overwhelming fatigue
B. Remove caffeinated products from the diet
C. Limit looking at flashing lights
D. Perform aerobic exercise
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