PRN1725/ PRN 1725 Exam 1 (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen

PRN1725/ PRN 1725 Exam 1 (New 2024/
2025 Update) Client-Centered Care IV
Review | Questions and Verified Answers|
100% Correct| A Grade - Rasmussen

QUESTION
what is the best neurological indicator of a patient's current condition


Answer:
level of consciousness



QUESTION
contusion


Answer:
bruise, can lead to increased ICP.



QUESTION
coup-contrecoup injury


Answer:
A brain injury that occurs when force is applied to the head. coup is the head being thrown
forward while contre-coup is the head being thrown back.



QUESTION
subdural hematoma


Answer:
collection of blood under the dura mater. venous injury will bleed slowly. symptoms may not be
present for weeks-months

,QUESTION
epidural hematoma


Answer:
medical emergency. injury of arterial vessels which causes bleeding into epidural space.



QUESTION
bruising around the eyes or behind the ear can indicate


Answer:
head injury



QUESTION
obtunded


Answer:
Less than full alertness (altered level of consciousness)



QUESTION
stuporous


Answer:
partial unconsciousness



QUESTION
spinal shock begins at the time of injury and can last


Answer:
48 hours- several weeks

, QUESTION
symptoms of spinal shock


Answer:
flaccid paralysis, loss of reflex activity as well as sensation below the level of injury.



QUESTION
most common cause of autonomic dysreflexia


Answer:
full bladder or constipation



QUESTION
seizures are classified as


Answer:
partial or generalized



QUESTION
a cerebrovascular incident is caused by


Answer:
a thrombus, embolus, or intracranial hemorrhage



QUESTION
stroke risk factors


Answer: