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Question 1 of 5

A client has signs of increased intracranial pressure. Which one of the following is an early indicator of deterioration in the client's condition?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A decrease in level of consciousness is an early and sensitive indicator of increased intracranial pressure, reflecting cerebral compromise before other signs like pupil changes or vital sign alterations.

Question 2 of 5

A new nursing graduate indicates in charting entries that he is a licensed registered nurse, although he has not yet received the results of the licensing exam. The graduate's action can result in a charge of:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Falsely claiming RN licensure is fraud, a deliberate misrepresentation.

Question 3 of 5

A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral edema after a motorcycle accident. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to see INITIALLY?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: may be confused and stuporous

Question 4 of 5

A client is upset that the physician has refused to order a stronger pain medication for the client and berates the nurse, calling the nurse 'worthless and stupid' when the nurse brings the prescribed medication. Which of the following ego defense mechanisms is the client exhibiting?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Displacement (
C) involves redirecting anger from the physician to the nurse. Compensation (
A), reaction formationCDATA(
B), and regression (
D) do not fit this behavior.

Question 5 of 5

A client weighing 150 pounds has received burns over 50% of his body at 1200 hours. Using the Parkland formula, calculate the expected amount of fluid that the client should receive by 2000 hours.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Parkland formula: 4 mL × kg × % TBSA. Weight = 150 lb ÷ 2.2 = 68 kg. 4 × 68 × 50 = 13,600 mL total. Half (6,800 mL) is given in the first 8 hours (1200 to 2000).

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