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sjones

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A nurse is caring for a child with suspected epilepsy. Which diagnostic test does the nurse facilitate as the priority for this child?
 
  A.
  Cerebral angiogram
  B.
  Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  C.
  Electroencephalogra m (EEG)
  D.
  Lumbar puncture (LP)

Question 2

The pediatric nurse caring for patients in a trauma center examines a patient who has increased intracranial pressure as a result of a motor vehicle crash. The nurse is aware that secondary brain injuries can result from which factor?
 
  A.
  Acidosis
  B.
  Ischemia
  C.
  Infections
  D.
  Reduced oxygen


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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The EEG is the gold standard diagnostic test for a seizure disorder.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Primary brain injury is irreversible, immediate, and can result from traumatic injuries (e.g., a blow to the head) or nontraumatic injuries (e.g., a tumor or infection). Secondary brain injuries include ischemia from hypoxia, hypercapnia, hypotension, acidosis, and reduced oxygen delivery.


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