Fundamentals Vsim Qs Final Exam Questions With Correct Answers
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Fundamentals Vsim Qs Final Exam Questions With Correct Answers
1. When taking a patient's health history, which of the following does the nurse identify as risk factors for having a stroke? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypertension
b. Recent weight loss
c. Smoking
d. Asthma
e. Diabetes melli...
Fundamentals Vsim Qs Final Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
1. When taking a patient's health history, which of the following does the nurse identify as risk factors
for having a stroke? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hypertension
b. Recent weight loss
c. Smoking
d. Asthma
e. Diabetes mellitus - ANSWER-a,c,e
.2. The nurse has an order to complete neurochecks every four hours. Which assessments would the
nurse include in the neurological examination? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cranial nerves
b. Range of motion
c. Level of consciousness
d. Sensory perception
e. Memory - ANSWER-a,c,d,e
.3. The nurse is caring for four medical-surgical patients. Which patient should be assessed using the
Glasgow Coma Scale?
a. An 85 year old patient with dementia and increasing confusion
b. A 47 year old patient who suffered a brain injury and lost consciousness in a MVA
c. A 51 year old patient with cancer who is experiencing episodes of anxiety and depression
d. A 32 year old patient who is paraplegic and has pneumonia - ANSWER-b
.4. The nurse is caring for a patient who is suspected of having a stroke. What should be the nurse's first
action to ensure patient safety when it appears the patient is having difficulty swallowing prescribed
oral medication?
, a. Schedule an immediate speech therapist swallow study
b. Educate the patient to the substantial risk of aspiration associated with a stroke
c. Hold this dose of medication and make the patient NPO
d. Notify the provider of the suspected problem - ANSWER-c
.5. A patient is experiencing dysphagia following a stroke. How should the nurse position the patient
when administering medications?
a. Supine
b. Left lateral
c. High Fowler's
d. Semi-Fowler's - ANSWER-c
.6. Which observation supports the possibility that a patient who has experienced a stroke has
aspirated? (Select all that apply.)
a. Regurgitation in the mouth
b. Vomiting
c. Hoarseness
d. Reports of nausea
e. Coughing - ANSWER-a,c,e
.7. A patient with dysphagia following a stroke expresses concern about having difficulty eating and
drinking. What is the appropriate reply by the nurse?
a. Muscle weakness frequently occurs after a stroke; we need to make sure that food is not going into
your lungs.
b. You will need to ask your provider
c. You sound worried; tell me more about your concerns
d. We need to make sure your GI tract is working prior to giving you food - ANSWER-a
.8. Mr. Russell has been placed on fall precautions. What actions should the nurse take to keep the
patient safe? (Select all that apply.)
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