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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 66 : Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who is in status epilepticus. What medication does the nurse know may be given to halt the seizure immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV diazepam is used to stop status epilepticus immediately. Phenobarbital and phenytoin are for maintenance, and oral medications are inappropriate during active seizures.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has created a plan of care for a patient who is at risk for increased ICP. The patients care plan should specify monitoring for what early sign of increased ICP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Disorientation and restlessness are early signs of increased ICP. Decreased pulse, vomiting, and loss of reflexes are later manifestations.
Question 3 of 5
The neurologic ICU nurse is admitting a patient following a craniotomy using the supratentorial approach. How should the nurse best position the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: HOB elevation at 30-45 degrees reduces ICP in supratentorial craniotomy patients. Supine, prone, or Trendelenberg positions increase ICP risk.
Question 4 of 5
A clinic nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with migraine headaches. During the patient teaching session, the patient questions the nurse regarding alcohol consumption. What would the nurse be correct in telling the patient about the effects of alcohol?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alcohol's vasodilatory effect can worsen migraines. It depresses the CNS, does not affect hormones significantly, and does not reduce endorphins in this context.
Question 5 of 5
A patient has developed diabetes insipidus after having increased ICP following head trauma. What nursing assessment best addresses this complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus causes extreme polyuria, requiring close fluid balance monitoring. BP, ABGs, and airway monitoring are less directly related.