Priority Decision: A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a possible cervical spinal cord injury following an automobile crash. During admission of the patient, what is the highest priority for the nurse?

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Priority Decision: A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a possible cervical spinal cord injury following an automobile crash. During admission of the patient, what is the highest priority for the nurse?

A. Maintaining a patent airway B. Maintaining immobilization of the cervical spine C. Assessing the patient for head and other injuries D. Assessing the patient's motor and sensory function

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

What is the most common diagnostic test used to assess musculoskeletal disorders?

A. Myelogram B. Arthroscopy C. Standard x-ray D. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3 of 5

What is a nursing intervention that is indicated for the patient with hemiplegia?

A. The use of a footboard to prevent plantar flexion B. Immobilization of the affected arm against the chest with a sling C. Positioning the patient in bed with each joint lower than the joint proximal to it D. Having the patient perform passive range of motion (ROM) of the affected limb with the unaffected limb

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 of 5

Which type of seizure occurs in children, is also known as a petit mal seizure, and consists of a staring spell that lasts for a few seconds?

A. Atonic B. Simple focal C. Typical absence D. Atypical absence

Correct Answer: C

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Question 5 of 5

When is a diagnosis of cholinergic crisis made?

A. The patient's respiration is impaired because of muscle weakness. B. Administration of edrophonium (Tensilon) increases muscle weakness. C. Administration of edrophonium (Tensilon) results in improved muscle contractility. D. EMG reveals decreased response to repeated stimulation of muscles.

Correct Answer: B

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