10.which of the following pathologic processes is often associated with aseptic meningitis?

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• 1. 

  A nurse is reviewing the record of a child with increased ICP and notes that the child has exhibited signs of decerebrate posturing. On assessment of the child. the nurse would expect to note which of the following if this type of posturing was present?

  • A. 

    Abnormal flexion of the upper extremities and extension of the lower extremities

  • B. 

    Rigid extension and pronation of the arms and legs

  • C. 

    Rigid pronation of all extremities

  • D. 

    Flaccid paralysis of all extremities

• 2. 

  Which of the following assessment data indicated nuchal rigidity?

  • A. 

    Positive Kernig’s sign

  • B. 

    Negative Brudzinski’s sign

  • C. 

    Positive homan’s sign

  • D. 

    Negative Kernig’s sign

• 3. 

  Meningitis occurs as an extension of a variety of bacterial infections due to which of the following conditions?

  • A. 

    Congenital anatomic abnormality of the meninges

  • B. 

    Lack of acquired resistance to the various etiologic organisms

  • C. 

    Occlusion or narrowing of the CSF pathway

  • D. 

    Natural affinity of the CNS to certain pathogens

• 4. 

  Which of the following pathologic processes is often associated with aseptic meningitis?

  • A. 

    Ischemic infarction of cerebral tissue

  • B. 

    Childhood diseases of viral causation such as mumps

  • C. 

    Brain abscesses caused by a variety of pyogenic organisms

  • D. 

    Cerebral ventricular irritation from a traumatic brain injury

• 5. 

  You are preparing to admit a patient with a seizure disorder. Which of the following actions can you delegate to LPN/LVN?

  • A. 

    Complete admission assessment.

  • B. 

    Set up oxygen and suction equipment.

  • C. 

    Place a padded tongue blade at bedside.

  • D. 

    Pad the side rails before patient arrives.

• 6. 

  If a male client experienced a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) that damaged the hypothalamus. the nurse would anticipate that the client has problems with:

  • A. 

    Body temperature control.

  • B. 

    Balance and equilibrium.

  • C. 

    Visual acuity.

  • D. 

    Thinking and reasoning.

• 7. 

  A female client admitted to an acute care facility after a car accident develops signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The client is intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation to help reduce ICP. To prevent a further rise in ICP caused by suctioning. the nurse anticipates administering which drug endotracheally before suctioning?

  • A. 

    Phenytoin (Dilantin)

  • B. 

    Mannitol (Osmitrol)

  • C. 

    Lidocaine (Xylocaine)

  • D. 

    Furosemide (Lasix)

• 8. 

  After striking his head on a tree while falling from a ladder. a young man age 18 is admitted to the emergency department. He’s unconscious and his pupils are nonreactive. Which intervention would be the most dangerous for the client?

  • A. 

    Give him a barbiturate.

  • B. 

    Place him on mechanical ventilation.

  • C. 

    Perform a lumbar puncture.

  • D. 

    Elevate the head of his bed.

• 9. 

  When obtaining the health history from a male client with retinal detachment. the nurse expects the client to report:

  • A. 

    Light flashes and floaters in front of the eye.

  • B. 

    A recent driving accident while changing lanes.

  • C. 

    Headaches. nausea. and redness of the eyes.

  • D. 

    Frequent episodes of double vision.

• 10. 

  Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for a client with Parkinson’s crisis?

  • A. 

    Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements

  • B. 

    Ineffective airway clearance

  • C. 

    Impaired urinary elimination

  • D. 

    Risk for injury

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