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HC4- exam 2, HIV/AIDS and ICP (eaq) Questions With Complete Solutions
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HC4- exam 2, HIV/AIDS and ICP (eaq) Questions WithComplete Solutions
a 9 year old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a
tentative diagnosis of an infratentorial brain tumor. which
presenting signs would the nurse anticipate when assessing the
child
a) ataxia
b) papilledema
c) cranial enlargement
d) generalized seizures Correct Answer a
a client has a brain attack (stroke) that involves the right cerebral
cortex and cranial nerves. which area of paralysis would the
nurse expect to find upon assessment? sata
a) left leg
b) left arm
c) right leg
d) right arm
e) left side of face Correct Answer a, b, e
a client is scheduled for a computed tomography of the brain
with contrast. the nurse reviews the client's medical record
before the start of the procedure. the nurse would report which
significant finding to the primary healthcare provider before the
test is performed.
a) the client takes metformin daily
b) the client consumed a meal 1 hour before the scheduled test
c) the client reports an allergy to gadolinium
d) the client was not prescribed IV sedation Correct Answer a
,a client who had an infratentorial craniotomy is admitted to the
ICU after discharge from the PACU. frequent assessments
reveal the client's ICP is increasing. which action would the
nurse take
a) notify the healthcare provider
b) elevate the head of bed
c) reduce the prescribed flow rate of IV fluids
d) administer the next scheduled dose of osmotic diuretic early
Correct Answer a
a client who has been diagnosed with HIV tells the nurse, I have
taken this as a challenge and will be able to fight this tough
battle. this is an example of which concept of spiritual health?
a) hope
b) faith
c) religion
d) connectedness Correct Answer a
a client who is positive for HIV is admitted to a surgical unit
after an orthopedic procedure. The nurse recalls that HIV is
transmissible through which means? sata
a) feces
b) blood
c) semen
d) urine
e) sweat
f) tears Correct Answer b, c
after reviewing the laboratory results, which priority action
would the nurse take for a client who is taking medications for
bipolar disorder, type 2 diabetes, and PVD
, LABS:
INR-2.6
troponin- negative
lithium- 2.5mmol/L
A1c- 8.2%
a) implement seizure precautions immediately
b) move the crash cart outside the patient's room
c) assess the client's respiratory and temperature status
d) perform a stat finger stick to check the bbg Correct Answer
a
an infant has noncommunicating hydrocephalus, and a
Ventriculoperitoneal shunt is inserted. which nursing
intervention would the nurse implement for the infant during the
initial postoperative period
a) change the dressing when soiled
b) offer the infant fluids to increase fluid intake
c) place the infant flat with the have on the unaffected side
d) encourage the parents to hold their infant to help prevent
crying Correct Answer c
for which clinical manifestation of increasing ICP would the
nurse assess a 2 year old with meningitis? sata
a) seizures
b) vomiting
c) bulging fontanels
d) subnormal temperature
e) decreased respiratory rate Correct Answer a, b, e
how would the nurse characterize Reye syndrome
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