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Quizlet Adult Medical Surgical Head Injury Monitoring Neurological Status Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client post-stroke has motor speech issues, understands but can’t speak/read. This is consistent with?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expressive (Broca’s) aphasia (A): speech production impaired, comprehension intact.
Question 2 of 5
Which client statement shows understanding of thrombolytic therapy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thrombolytics (C) dissolve clots to restore flow.
Question 3 of 5
Discharge teaching post-liver transplant. Which statement needs more teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stopping steroids (A) risks adrenal crisis; needs correction.
Question 4 of 5
Azathioprine post-kidney transplant. Why periodic CBCs? Serious side effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Azathioprine causes thrombocytopenia; bruising (A) is critical.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse understands that the rapid response teams (RRTs) have been implemented to function how?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: RRTs aim to prevent arrests by addressing early deterioration. Choice A is the primary function, while D is an outcome, B is partial, and C is false (RRTs are 24/7).