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Quizlet Adult Medical Surgical Head Injury Monitoring Neurological Status Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Azathioprine post-kidney transplant. Why periodic CBCs? Serious side effect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Azathioprine causes thrombocytopenia; bruising (A) is critical.
Question 4 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).
Question 5 of 5
A patient has the following arterial blood gases: PaCO2=33, HCO3=15, pH=7.23. Which condition is presenting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: pH 7.23 (acidotic), low HCO3 (15) indicate metabolic acidosis. Low PaCO2 (33) shows partial respiratory compensation. Choice B is correct.