AH Exam 1 EAQ questions and Answers
Graded A+
A registered nurse teaches a nursing student about cluster headaches. Which
statement made by the nursing student indicates a need for further teaching?
1"Each episode of a cluster headache may last up to 3 hours."
2"Pupillary constriction occurs during the period of cluster headaches."
3"Pulsating pain is the characteristic type of pain that occurs in cluster headaches."
4"Cluster headaches occur for weeks to months followed by a period of
remission." - Correct answer-Pulsating pain is the characteristic type of pain that
occurs in cluster headaches
The nurse leader suffers from headaches, hypertension, and gastrointestinal
problems. Which affirmative statement by the leader reflects an appropriate way to
manage the stress?
1
"I will avoid protein."
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"I will plan a vacation."
3
"I will get enough sleep."
4
"I will participate in support groups." - Correct answer-"I will get enough sleep.
A client with migraine headaches is admitted for an electroencephalogram (EEG).
Which statement made by the client assures the nurse that preprocedure teaching
has been effective?
I will need to avoid caffeine.
2
I will have a headache after the test.
3
I will need to avoid milk until the test is completed.
4
I will be able to take my sleeping pill before the test. - Correct answer-I will need
to avoid caffeine.
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, The nurse is caring for a client who underwent surgery for a brain tumor. On
assessment, the nurse suspects meningitis in the client. Which finding would help
confirm the nurse's suspicion?
1
Positive Kernig sign
2
Glasgow coma score: 10
3
Absence of nuchal rigidity
4
Negative Brudzinski sign - Correct answer-Positive Kernig sign
A client is scheduled for a craniotomy to remove a brain tumor. To prevent the
development of cerebral edema after surgery, the nurse anticipates the use of drugs
from which class?
1
Steroids
2
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Graded A+
A registered nurse teaches a nursing student about cluster headaches. Which
statement made by the nursing student indicates a need for further teaching?
1"Each episode of a cluster headache may last up to 3 hours."
2"Pupillary constriction occurs during the period of cluster headaches."
3"Pulsating pain is the characteristic type of pain that occurs in cluster headaches."
4"Cluster headaches occur for weeks to months followed by a period of
remission." - Correct answer-Pulsating pain is the characteristic type of pain that
occurs in cluster headaches
The nurse leader suffers from headaches, hypertension, and gastrointestinal
problems. Which affirmative statement by the leader reflects an appropriate way to
manage the stress?
1
"I will avoid protein."
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,2
"I will plan a vacation."
3
"I will get enough sleep."
4
"I will participate in support groups." - Correct answer-"I will get enough sleep.
A client with migraine headaches is admitted for an electroencephalogram (EEG).
Which statement made by the client assures the nurse that preprocedure teaching
has been effective?
I will need to avoid caffeine.
2
I will have a headache after the test.
3
I will need to avoid milk until the test is completed.
4
I will be able to take my sleeping pill before the test. - Correct answer-I will need
to avoid caffeine.
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, The nurse is caring for a client who underwent surgery for a brain tumor. On
assessment, the nurse suspects meningitis in the client. Which finding would help
confirm the nurse's suspicion?
1
Positive Kernig sign
2
Glasgow coma score: 10
3
Absence of nuchal rigidity
4
Negative Brudzinski sign - Correct answer-Positive Kernig sign
A client is scheduled for a craniotomy to remove a brain tumor. To prevent the
development of cerebral edema after surgery, the nurse anticipates the use of drugs
from which class?
1
Steroids
2
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