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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 67 : Management of Patients with Cerebrovascular Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with an ischemic stroke and knows that effective positioning of the patient is important. Which of the following should be integrated into the patients plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prone positioning with pelvic support promotes hip extension, preventing contractures. Flexed hips, supine-only positioning, and Trendelenberg are inappropriate.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has been admitted to the ICU after being recently diagnosed with an aneurysm and the patients admission orders include specific aneurysm precautions. What nursing action will the nurse incorporate into the patients plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Complete bed rest reduces BP and bleeding risk in aneurysms. HOB elevation varies, enemas are avoided, and compression stockings are often used.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke. When creating this patients plan of care, what goal should be prioritized?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cerebral perfusion is a priority physiologic need for survival in hemorrhagic stroke. Other goals are important but secondary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is preparing health education for a patient who is being discharged after hospitalization for a hemorrhagic stroke. What content should the nurse include in this education?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antihypertensive therapy is critical to manage hypertension, a key risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke. Seizures, ibuprofen use, and drowsiness are not normal or advised.
Question 5 of 5
A patient diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm reports a severe headache to the nurse. What action is a priority for the nurse?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A severe headache may indicate aneurysm leakage, requiring immediate physician notification. Analgesics or sitting with the patient delays critical intervention.