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Quizlet Adult Medical Surgical Head Injury Monitoring Neurological Status Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is managing the care of a client who is postoperative and has acute adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Acute adrenal insufficiency requires IV hydrocortisone (A) to replace cortisol urgently.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse recognizes that this principle guides health care decisions:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autonomy (A) prioritizes patient or surrogate decision-making in healthcare.
Question 3 of 5
After giving the first dose of morphine to relieve the chest pain of a critical care patient, the next priority action is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-morphine, assessing pain relief and side effects (C) ensures efficacy and safety.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following effects occur due to parasympathetic innervation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) promotes 'rest and digest.' Erection occurs via PNS-mediated vasodilation (acetylcholine and nitric oxide). B is a sympathetic effect (goosebumps). C is incorrect as PNS stimulates salivation. D is a sympathetic effect. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
Nerve cells are essential to an animal because they directly provide
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neurons enable cell communication via signals. Others are secondary or unrelated functions. [Level: Knowledge]