Child Health Neurological Disorder Questions

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a

the diet hat produces anticonvulsant effects from ketosis consists of: a. high-fat and low-carbohydrate foods. b. high-fat and high-carbohydrate foods. c. low-fat and low-carbohydrate foods. d. low-fat and high-carbohydrate foods.

a

the nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant diagnosed with meningitis. When the child is placed in supine position and flexes his neck, the nurse notes he flexes his knees and hips. This is referred to as: a. brudzinski sign b. cushing triad c. kernig sign d. nuchal rigidity

a

the nurse is caring for an unconscious child with a skull fracture and has severe ICP. The nurse notes that the child's temperature is 104 F. What should the nurse do first? a. place a cooling blanket on the child. b. administer acetaminophen through NG. c. administer acetaminophen rectally. d. place ice packs in the child's axillary areas.

c

to treat a common manifestation of Reye Syndrome, which medication would the nurse expect to habe readily available? a. Furosemide (Lasix) b. Insulin c. Glucose d. Morphine

b

which activity should an adolescent just diagnosed with epilepsy avoid? a. swimming, even with a friend. b. being in a car at night. c. participating in strenuous activities. d. returning to school right away.

b

The nurse knows that cloudy CSF most likely indicates: a. viral meningitis b. bacterial meningitis c.No infection, CSF is usually cloudy d. Sepsis

c, e

Which signs best indicate increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in an infant? Select all that apply. a. Sunken anterior fontanel b. Complaints of blurred vision. c. High-pitched cry. d. Increased appetite. e. Sleeping more than usual.


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