PNR204 EXAM 2 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST
UPDATE
The nurse has documented that a child's level of consciousness is obtunded.
Which describes this level of consciousness?
A. Slow response to vigorous and repeated stimulation
B. Impaired decision making
C. Arousable with stimulation
D. Confusion regarding time and place
C. Arousable with stimulation
Which statement best describes a subdural hematoma?
A. Bleeding occurs between the dura and the skull
B. Bleeding occurs between the dura and the cerebrum
C. Bleeding generally arterial, and brain compression occurs rapidly
D. The hematoma commonly occurs in the parietotemporal region.
B. Bleeding occurs between the dura and the cerebrum
,An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an unconscious child should
be to:
A. Change the child's position infrequently to minimize the chance of ICP
B. Avoid using narcotics or sedatives to provide comfort and pain relief
C. Monitor fluid I&O carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral edema
D. Give tepid sponge baths to reduce fever because antipyretics are
contraindicated
C. Monitor fluid I&O carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral edema
When taking the history of a child hospitalized with Reye syndrome, the nurse is
not surprised that a week ago the child:
A. had measles
B. had varicella
C. had meningitis
D. had hepatitis
B. had varicella
A child has no seizures for 2 years. A father asks the nurse how much longer the
child will need to take medication:
A. Medication can be discontinued at this time
B. The child will need to take the drugs for 5 years after the last seizure
C. A stepwise approach will be used to reduce the dosage gradually
D. Seizure disorders are lifelong problem. Medications cannot be discontinued
C. A stepwise approach will be used to reduce the dosage gradually
The most common clinical manifestation of brain tumors in children is:
, A. Irritability
B. Seizures
C. Fever and poor fine motor control
D. Headaches and vomiting
D. Headaches and vomiting
The nurse should recommend medical attention if a child with a slight head injury
experiences:
A. Sleepiness
B. Confusion or abnormal behavior
C. Headache, even if slight
D. Vomiting, even once
B. Confusion or abnormal behavior
The initial clinical manifestation of generalized seizures is:
A. Losing consciousness
B. Feeling frightened
C. Being confused
D. Seeing flashing lights
A. Losing consciousness
An important nursing intervention when caring for a child who is experiencing a
seizure is to:
A. Describe and record the seizure activity observed
B. Restrain the child when seizure occurs to prevent bodily harm
C. Place a tongue blade between the teeth if they become clenched
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++ LATEST
UPDATE
The nurse has documented that a child's level of consciousness is obtunded.
Which describes this level of consciousness?
A. Slow response to vigorous and repeated stimulation
B. Impaired decision making
C. Arousable with stimulation
D. Confusion regarding time and place
C. Arousable with stimulation
Which statement best describes a subdural hematoma?
A. Bleeding occurs between the dura and the skull
B. Bleeding occurs between the dura and the cerebrum
C. Bleeding generally arterial, and brain compression occurs rapidly
D. The hematoma commonly occurs in the parietotemporal region.
B. Bleeding occurs between the dura and the cerebrum
,An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an unconscious child should
be to:
A. Change the child's position infrequently to minimize the chance of ICP
B. Avoid using narcotics or sedatives to provide comfort and pain relief
C. Monitor fluid I&O carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral edema
D. Give tepid sponge baths to reduce fever because antipyretics are
contraindicated
C. Monitor fluid I&O carefully to avoid fluid overload and cerebral edema
When taking the history of a child hospitalized with Reye syndrome, the nurse is
not surprised that a week ago the child:
A. had measles
B. had varicella
C. had meningitis
D. had hepatitis
B. had varicella
A child has no seizures for 2 years. A father asks the nurse how much longer the
child will need to take medication:
A. Medication can be discontinued at this time
B. The child will need to take the drugs for 5 years after the last seizure
C. A stepwise approach will be used to reduce the dosage gradually
D. Seizure disorders are lifelong problem. Medications cannot be discontinued
C. A stepwise approach will be used to reduce the dosage gradually
The most common clinical manifestation of brain tumors in children is:
, A. Irritability
B. Seizures
C. Fever and poor fine motor control
D. Headaches and vomiting
D. Headaches and vomiting
The nurse should recommend medical attention if a child with a slight head injury
experiences:
A. Sleepiness
B. Confusion or abnormal behavior
C. Headache, even if slight
D. Vomiting, even once
B. Confusion or abnormal behavior
The initial clinical manifestation of generalized seizures is:
A. Losing consciousness
B. Feeling frightened
C. Being confused
D. Seeing flashing lights
A. Losing consciousness
An important nursing intervention when caring for a child who is experiencing a
seizure is to:
A. Describe and record the seizure activity observed
B. Restrain the child when seizure occurs to prevent bodily harm
C. Place a tongue blade between the teeth if they become clenched
