As the nurse assessing Jordan in the emergency room, which finding(s) is/are consistent with a concussion from a football injury? Select all that apply.
1。 高血压
2. Loss of consciousness
3. Blurred vision
4. Nausea and Vomitting
5。 头痛
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How should the nurse describe a concussion to Lakisha?
1. Small areas of arterial bleeding upon the brain’s surface.
2. A decrease in blood flow to the brain causing cell death.
3. Deep hemorrhages within the brainstem.
4. Rapid movement of the brain which can stretch and damage brain cells.
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Lakisha tells the nurse that Jordan experienced post-concussion syndrome after his concussion. Which symptoms typically support this diagnosis?
1. Lethargy, depression, and a flat affect.
2. Anxiety, insomnia, and migraines.
3. Confusion, difficulty speaking, and tinnitus.
4. Mental alertness, hyperactivity, and restlessness.
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Determine GCS Pt open eyes to painful stimuli, pupils equal but sluggish. Pt withdraws from pain stimuli and no spontaneous leg movement in lower extremities. Pt unable to respond verbally.
1。 5
2。 7
3。 3
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What assumptions can the nurse make, based on the GCS?
1. Jordan’s number correlates with severe brain injury.
2. The number fluctuates hourly and is inaccurate.
3. The number shows a minimal amount of brain damage.
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The nurse recognizes the signs of increased intracranial pressure from the baseline assessment. Which assessment finding(s) support(s) this assumption? Select all that apply.
1. Heart rate 58 beats per minute.
2. Temperture 98.0
3. Intracranial pressure of 16 mmHg.
4. Decreased mental abilities.
5. Widened pulse pressure.
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The nurse has each of these medications prescribed. Which medication should the nurse hold and why?
1. Phenobarbital 2 mg/kg/day IV.
2. Mannitol 5% 1.5 g/kg IV infused over 30-60 minutes.
3. Labetalol 20 mg IV.
4. Acetaminophen 650 mg Rectal route
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The nurse is reflecting on possible complications of the bolt intracranial pressure monitor. What should be the nurses highest concern?
1. Clear drainage at the insertion site.
2. Urine output changes from 35 mL/ hour to 40 mL/hour.
In what order should the nurse perform the provider’s prescriptions?
1. Mannitol 10% 2 g/kg IV infused over 30-60 minutes.
2. Stat CT
3. Increase SIMV to 26 breaths/minute.
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The nurse returns to the unit with Jordan after the CT scan. The radiologist told the nurse that the scan shows a herniation of the brainstem. The prognosis is very poor. Lakisha is waiting in his room and asks the nurse what the CT scan shows. How should the nurse answer her question?
1. “I asked the neurologist to come and speak with you so you can get some answers.”
2. The radiologist will need to read the scan before we know anything.”
3. The report is very bad; you’ll have to talk to the neurologist.”
4. “I’m not sure.”
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Later that shift, Lakisha yells out to the nurse, “Something is wrong, come quick.” As the nurse enters the room, she sees that Jordan is having a clonic-tonic seizure. What observations led the nurse to think this? Select all that apply.
1. Loss of bowel control.
2. Irregular heart beat
3. Biting on the endotracheal tube.
4. Fluttering eye-opening.
5. Stiff, jerky movements.
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What should the nurse prioritize upon entering the room?
1. Protecting Jordan from injury.
2. Silencing the ventilator alarms.
3. Calling for more help.
4. Getting Lakisha out of the room.
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After the seizure is over, the nurse cleans Jordan up and changes his bedding. What should the nurse document? Select all that apply.