« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse is caring for a child with suspected epilepsy. Which diagnostic test does the nurse ... (Read 55 times)

sjones

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 520
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


Awesome

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 280
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.

Did you know?

The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.

Measuring the Chest Circumference of a Child Measuring the Chest Circumference of a Child
Keep Calm and Do the Practice Test Keep Calm and Do the Practice Test
To test for a leak, this tester was set to the 0.020 inch hole and turned on. The ball rose in the ... To test for a leak, this tester was set to the 0.020 inch hole and turned on. The ball rose in the ...
Locate and apply thumb pressure directly into suspected TrPs in upper trapezius. Locate and apply thumb pressure directly into suspected TrPs in upper trapezius.
Normal and abnormal corneal light reflection test Normal and abnormal corneal light reflection test
Taste Test Taste Test
Video: The pH scale - Strong acids and Weak acids

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library