Chamberlain College of Nursing PEDS NR 328 Exam 3 review Case studies

Tommy is a 6-year-old boy who fell off the swing yesterday and hit the back of his head on the pavement. He is now in the hospital in the intensive care unit, unresponsive. He has symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) from the fall. 1. What are the clinical symptoms of increased ICP in a child Tommy's age? The correct answers are: Headache, nausea, forced vomiting, diplopia, blurred vision, and seizures 2. When cerebral blood flow is decreased, what symptoms frequently occur? Correct Answer The correct answers are: Nausea, fainting, and dizziness 3. Identify the vital sign changes listed below that are associated with brainstem injury following acute head trauma. (Select all that apply.) A. Rapid or intermittent respirations B. Wide fluctuations in pulse C. Widening pulse pressure D. Extreme fluctuations in blood pressur