Question 1
A patient receiving an infusion of heparin for treatment of a venous thromboembolism is diagnosed with an intracerebral hemorrhage. What intervention should the nurse anticipate for this patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Preparing for ventriculostomy placement
◦ Administering vitamin K
◦ Administering protamine sulfate
◦ Preparing for surgery to clip the aneurysm
◦ Preparing for endovascular embolization
Question 2
The nurse is concerned that the patient recovering from surgery to repair an aneurysm is experiencing vasospasm. What did the nurse assess in the patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Ventricular dysrhythmia
◦ Dysphagia
◦ Increased lethargy
◦ Nuchal rigidity
◦ Elevated body temperature
Patient teaching: nail assessment
Patient teaching: heart assessment
A medical assistant helps the physician with a patient.
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: extension.
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.