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geodog55 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is suspected of experiencing a brain injury. The nurse in the emergency department notes that the client had extended loss of consciousness and is now combative. The nurse concludes that the client has experienced:

1. a penetrating brain injury.
2. a concussion.
3. a contusion.
4. intracerebral hematoma.

Question 2

The nurse is explaining the preparation needed for a positive emission tomography (PET) scan. What should these instructions include?

1. Only be allowed to drink water the morning of the test
2. Be given a mild sedative 1 hour before the test
3. Have an intravenous line inserted just before the test.
4. Need to drink several glasses of contrast media

bookworm410 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. A penetrating brain injury would involve a break in the skull.
2. A concussion is characterized by a loss of consciousness lasting less than 5 minutes with dizziness and confusion.
3. A contusion is a bruise that involves an extended loss of consciousness with possible combative behavior.
4. Intracerebral hematoma involves decreasing level of consciousness, pupil changes, and motor deficits.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Fluids are held for 4 hours prior to the test.
2. Sedatives are not given.
3. A radioisotope is given via an intravenous line at the time of the test.
4. Contrast media is not used for this test.