NRS 434VN TOPIC 4 ASSIGNMENT FULL
SOLUTION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A patient with a brain tumor is experiencing headaches, seizures,
and nausea. The nurse understands that this patient has an
increased possibility of having which types of tumor? Select all that
apply.
A)High-grade tumor
B)Posterior fossa tumor
C)Cerebral hemisphere tumor
D)Low-grade tumor. Answer: C D
◉ A nurse is caring for a patient with an arteriovenous
malformation (AVM). What symptom is the nurse most likely to
observe in this patient?
A)Seizure
B)Headache
C)Intracranial pressure
D)Hemorrhage. Answer: D
,◉ A patient has a pituitary tumor that must be removed surgically.
The nurse understands that this patient will most likely undergo
what type of surgery in this case?
A)Craniotomy
B)Transsphenoidal surgery
C)Transcranial surgery
D)Stereotactic biopsy. Answer: B
◉ A patient has recently had a hemorrhagic stroke. The nurse
should most strongly suspect which precipitating factor in this
patient?
A)Myocardial infarction
B)Hypertension
C)Atrial infarction
D)Diabetes. Answer: B
◉ A patient has been found to have expressive, or nonfluent,
dysphasia following a stroke and is having difficulty communicating
with his family. What would be the appropriate nursing intervention
for this patient?
A)Explain to the family that the patient is intellectually impaired.
B)Explain to the family that the patient is unable to understand the
meaning of spoken language.
C)Refer the patient to a rehabilitation specialist.
,D)Give the patient a note pad so that he can write responses to
questions posed to him.. Answer: D
◉ A patient with epilepsy experiences a tonic-clonic seizure while in
the ICU. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A)Leave the patient and find a physician immediately.
B)Restrain the patient by tying his wrists to the sides of the bed.
C)Turn the patient to his side.
D)Administer warfarin.. Answer: C
◉ A patient has just been diagnosed with Guillain-Barr syndrome
and is experiencing ascending, symmetrical muscle weakness and
paralysis. Which nursing intervention could best help prevent
complications of immobility?
A)Assess strength of neck flexor muscles.
B)Promote use of antiembolism stockings.
C)Assist with plasmapheresis treatment.
D)Administer intravenous immunoglobulin.. Answer: B
◉ A 45-year-old man in the ICU is diagnosed with generalized
myasthenia gravis. The physician is discussing treatment options
with the patient. The nurse understands that which treatment
option would likely be the most effective for this patient in the long
, term in terms of remission, overall survival, and clinical
improvement?
A)Anticholinesterase
B)Plasmapheresis
C)Intravenous immunoglobulin
D)Thymectomy. Answer: D
◉ A patient has been admitted to the CCU after surgery to remove a
brain tumor. What nursing assessment indicates development of a
significant complication?
A)Gradually improving level of consciousness
B)Serum sodium levels 138 to 142 mEq/L
C)Minimal serous drainage on dressing
D)Sudden onset of confusion. Answer: D
◉ A patient with a probable leak from a cerebral aneurysm is
scheduled for surgical repair. What is the priority of nursing care in
the preoperative period?
A)Administration of prescribed stool softener medication
B)Awaken every hour to assess neurologic status
C)Encourage ambulation and exercise to tolerance
D)Keep on high-fiber and low-calorie diet. Answer: A
SOLUTION 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ A patient with a brain tumor is experiencing headaches, seizures,
and nausea. The nurse understands that this patient has an
increased possibility of having which types of tumor? Select all that
apply.
A)High-grade tumor
B)Posterior fossa tumor
C)Cerebral hemisphere tumor
D)Low-grade tumor. Answer: C D
◉ A nurse is caring for a patient with an arteriovenous
malformation (AVM). What symptom is the nurse most likely to
observe in this patient?
A)Seizure
B)Headache
C)Intracranial pressure
D)Hemorrhage. Answer: D
,◉ A patient has a pituitary tumor that must be removed surgically.
The nurse understands that this patient will most likely undergo
what type of surgery in this case?
A)Craniotomy
B)Transsphenoidal surgery
C)Transcranial surgery
D)Stereotactic biopsy. Answer: B
◉ A patient has recently had a hemorrhagic stroke. The nurse
should most strongly suspect which precipitating factor in this
patient?
A)Myocardial infarction
B)Hypertension
C)Atrial infarction
D)Diabetes. Answer: B
◉ A patient has been found to have expressive, or nonfluent,
dysphasia following a stroke and is having difficulty communicating
with his family. What would be the appropriate nursing intervention
for this patient?
A)Explain to the family that the patient is intellectually impaired.
B)Explain to the family that the patient is unable to understand the
meaning of spoken language.
C)Refer the patient to a rehabilitation specialist.
,D)Give the patient a note pad so that he can write responses to
questions posed to him.. Answer: D
◉ A patient with epilepsy experiences a tonic-clonic seizure while in
the ICU. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention?
A)Leave the patient and find a physician immediately.
B)Restrain the patient by tying his wrists to the sides of the bed.
C)Turn the patient to his side.
D)Administer warfarin.. Answer: C
◉ A patient has just been diagnosed with Guillain-Barr syndrome
and is experiencing ascending, symmetrical muscle weakness and
paralysis. Which nursing intervention could best help prevent
complications of immobility?
A)Assess strength of neck flexor muscles.
B)Promote use of antiembolism stockings.
C)Assist with plasmapheresis treatment.
D)Administer intravenous immunoglobulin.. Answer: B
◉ A 45-year-old man in the ICU is diagnosed with generalized
myasthenia gravis. The physician is discussing treatment options
with the patient. The nurse understands that which treatment
option would likely be the most effective for this patient in the long
, term in terms of remission, overall survival, and clinical
improvement?
A)Anticholinesterase
B)Plasmapheresis
C)Intravenous immunoglobulin
D)Thymectomy. Answer: D
◉ A patient has been admitted to the CCU after surgery to remove a
brain tumor. What nursing assessment indicates development of a
significant complication?
A)Gradually improving level of consciousness
B)Serum sodium levels 138 to 142 mEq/L
C)Minimal serous drainage on dressing
D)Sudden onset of confusion. Answer: D
◉ A patient with a probable leak from a cerebral aneurysm is
scheduled for surgical repair. What is the priority of nursing care in
the preoperative period?
A)Administration of prescribed stool softener medication
B)Awaken every hour to assess neurologic status
C)Encourage ambulation and exercise to tolerance
D)Keep on high-fiber and low-calorie diet. Answer: A
