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Quizlet Adult Medical Surgical Head Injury Monitoring Neurological Status Questions
Question 1 of 5
High resolution tactile discrimination by the fingertips
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fine tactile discrimination relies on the dorsal column-medial lemniscus system, using small-receptive-field receptors like Merkel’s disks.
Question 2 of 5
A post-craniotomy client developed SIADH. How does the nurse determine treatment effectiveness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIADH causes water retention; increased urine output (D) indicates correction.
Question 3 of 5
A client post-kidney transplant needs teaching on acute rejection signs. Which are they?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute rejection: fever, oliguria, HTN, lethargy (D) per transplant norms.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
Which statement is correct for caring for a client with subdural hematoma and elevated ICP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever increases brain metabolism (A), worsening ICP.