NURS 6051 WEEK 3 QUIZ – QUESTION AND
ANSWERS
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The nursing student would correctly identify the most common symptom
of brain abscess as:
Selected d.
Answer:
Headac
he
Correct d.
Answer:
Headac
he
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 60-year-old female with a recent history of head trauma and a long-term
history of hypertension presents to the ER for changes in mental status.
MRI reveals that she had a hemorrhagic stroke. What does the nurse
suspect caused this type of stroke?
Selected c.
Answer: Aneurys
m
Correct c.
Answer: Aneurys
m
Question 3
0 out of 1 points
, A 20-year-old male suffers a severe closed head injury in a motor vehicle
accident. He remains in a vegetative state (VS) 1 month after the
accident. Which of the following structures is most likely keeping the
patient alive?
Selected a.
Answer: Cerebral
cortex
Correct b.
Answer: Brainstem
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A 50-year-old male suffers a severe head injury when his motorcycle hits a
tree. His breathing becomes deep and rapid but with normal pattern.
What term should the nurse use for this condition?
Selected d.
Answer:
Central neurogenic
hyperventilation
Correct d.
Answer:
Central neurogenic
hyperventilation
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A 15-year-old male was struck by a motor vehicle and suffered a traumatic
brain injury. Paramedics found him unconscious at the scene of the
accident. During the ambulance ride, he regained consciousness and was
able to maintain a conversation with the medical staff. Upon arrival to
hospital, he was alert and oriented. Physical exam reveals confusion and
impaired responsiveness. What is the probable nature of his brain injury
based on this history?
ANSWERS
Question 1
1 out of 1 points
The nursing student would correctly identify the most common symptom
of brain abscess as:
Selected d.
Answer:
Headac
he
Correct d.
Answer:
Headac
he
Question 2
1 out of 1 points
A 60-year-old female with a recent history of head trauma and a long-term
history of hypertension presents to the ER for changes in mental status.
MRI reveals that she had a hemorrhagic stroke. What does the nurse
suspect caused this type of stroke?
Selected c.
Answer: Aneurys
m
Correct c.
Answer: Aneurys
m
Question 3
0 out of 1 points
, A 20-year-old male suffers a severe closed head injury in a motor vehicle
accident. He remains in a vegetative state (VS) 1 month after the
accident. Which of the following structures is most likely keeping the
patient alive?
Selected a.
Answer: Cerebral
cortex
Correct b.
Answer: Brainstem
Question 4
1 out of 1 points
A 50-year-old male suffers a severe head injury when his motorcycle hits a
tree. His breathing becomes deep and rapid but with normal pattern.
What term should the nurse use for this condition?
Selected d.
Answer:
Central neurogenic
hyperventilation
Correct d.
Answer:
Central neurogenic
hyperventilation
Question 5
1 out of 1 points
A 15-year-old male was struck by a motor vehicle and suffered a traumatic
brain injury. Paramedics found him unconscious at the scene of the
accident. During the ambulance ride, he regained consciousness and was
able to maintain a conversation with the medical staff. Upon arrival to
hospital, he was alert and oriented. Physical exam reveals confusion and
impaired responsiveness. What is the probable nature of his brain injury
based on this history?
