Question 1
A patient demonstrates neurologic changes consistent with increasing intracranial pressure. For which primary cause of this pressure increase should the nurse assess at this time? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Drop in blood pressure
◦ Cerebral hemorrhage
◦ Ischemic stroke
◦ Electrolyte imbalance
◦ Airway obstruction
Question 2
While a nasogastric tube is being inserted, a patient begins to cough and gag. What cranial nerves did the nurse inadvertently assess when inserting the nasogastric tube into the patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ V (trigeminal)
◦ VII (facial)
◦ III (oculomotor)
◦ X (vagus)
◦ IX (glossopharyngeal)