NUR 5461 Module 4 Quiz| Actual Questions and Answers Latest Updated
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2.
Migraines occur most frequently
before and during menses.
Answers: 1.
An electroencephalogram (EEG) can be used to confirm a
diagnosis of migraine headache.
2.
Migraines occur most frequently before and during menses.
3.
Migraine is not linked with any other disorder.
4.
Drug therapy always includes the administration of narcotics.
Response The diagnosis of migraine is made from medical history and a physical examination. An
Feedback EEG helps confirm diagnosis. When the headache is not attributable to any other condition
: and any two of the following occur—unilateral head pain, pulsating pain, pain worsening with
activity, and moderate or severe pain intensity—and at least one of the following occur—
nausea or vomiting or both, photophobia, and phonophobia—the diagnosis of migraine is
made. Many individuals with migraines have comorbid depression. Drug therapy includes
antiemetic agents, nonsteriodal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ergotamine and
dihydroergotamine, and serotonin receptor agonists (e.g., sumatriptan). Narcotics may be
used, but they are not routine.
5 out of 5 points
Age and the initial Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score are important diagnostic factors in TBI.
Which initial GCS score describes a severe TBI?
Selected 4.
Answer: 3–8
Answers: 1.
13–15
2.
12–13
3.
9–12
4.
3–8
• Question 3
0 out of 5 points
Which are characteristics of Alzheimer disease? (Select all that apply.)
Selected 2.
Answers: Memory loss
3.
Increased irritability
Answers: 1.
Rapid onset
2.
, Memory loss
3.
Increased irritability
4.
Anxiety and depression
Response Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia have a slow onset. Mental
Feedback: status changes are memory loss and behavioral changes that include irritability,
agitation, anxiety, restlessness, and depression.
5 out of 5 points
A 23-year-old reports bilateral pain with a sensation of a tight band around the head. Which type
of headache fits this description?
Selected 1.
Answer: Tension headache
Answers: 1.
Tension headache
2.
Cluster headache
3.
Migrane without aura
4.
Migrane with aura
5 out of 5 points
An individual sustains a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) that results in left-sided paralysis.
Which describes this condition?
Selected 1.
Answer: Hemiplegia
Answers: 1.
Hemiplegia
2.
Paraplegia
3.
Diplegia
4.
Quadriplegi
a
An older adult who abuses alcohol has fallen and is diagnosed with a hematoma that is
located under the skull but outside of the brain. Which type of hematoma fits this description?
Selected 1.
Answer: Subdural
(Graded A+)-William Paterson University
•
2.
Migraines occur most frequently
before and during menses.
Answers: 1.
An electroencephalogram (EEG) can be used to confirm a
diagnosis of migraine headache.
2.
Migraines occur most frequently before and during menses.
3.
Migraine is not linked with any other disorder.
4.
Drug therapy always includes the administration of narcotics.
Response The diagnosis of migraine is made from medical history and a physical examination. An
Feedback EEG helps confirm diagnosis. When the headache is not attributable to any other condition
: and any two of the following occur—unilateral head pain, pulsating pain, pain worsening with
activity, and moderate or severe pain intensity—and at least one of the following occur—
nausea or vomiting or both, photophobia, and phonophobia—the diagnosis of migraine is
made. Many individuals with migraines have comorbid depression. Drug therapy includes
antiemetic agents, nonsteriodal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), ergotamine and
dihydroergotamine, and serotonin receptor agonists (e.g., sumatriptan). Narcotics may be
used, but they are not routine.
5 out of 5 points
Age and the initial Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score are important diagnostic factors in TBI.
Which initial GCS score describes a severe TBI?
Selected 4.
Answer: 3–8
Answers: 1.
13–15
2.
12–13
3.
9–12
4.
3–8
• Question 3
0 out of 5 points
Which are characteristics of Alzheimer disease? (Select all that apply.)
Selected 2.
Answers: Memory loss
3.
Increased irritability
Answers: 1.
Rapid onset
2.
, Memory loss
3.
Increased irritability
4.
Anxiety and depression
Response Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia have a slow onset. Mental
Feedback: status changes are memory loss and behavioral changes that include irritability,
agitation, anxiety, restlessness, and depression.
5 out of 5 points
A 23-year-old reports bilateral pain with a sensation of a tight band around the head. Which type
of headache fits this description?
Selected 1.
Answer: Tension headache
Answers: 1.
Tension headache
2.
Cluster headache
3.
Migrane without aura
4.
Migrane with aura
5 out of 5 points
An individual sustains a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) that results in left-sided paralysis.
Which describes this condition?
Selected 1.
Answer: Hemiplegia
Answers: 1.
Hemiplegia
2.
Paraplegia
3.
Diplegia
4.
Quadriplegi
a
An older adult who abuses alcohol has fallen and is diagnosed with a hematoma that is
located under the skull but outside of the brain. Which type of hematoma fits this description?
Selected 1.
Answer: Subdural
