A patient who was in a motor vehicle accident struck her forehead on the windshield of her car after crashing into the back of another car
Given this mechanism of injury, which regions of the brain are most likely to be injured? Select all that apply.
A) Frontal lobes
B) Parietal lobes
C) Occipital lobes
D) Temporal lobes
E) Diencephalon
F) Medulla oblongata
A, C
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What instruction should the nurse provide to a patient who has had a rhizotomy for leg pain? (Select all that apply.)
a. Relief may not be permanent. b. The leg will tingle and burn occasionally. c. The foot may discolor and twitch at times. d. Snug shoes should be worn at all times. e. Caution should be taken to prevent injury to the leg.
Nurses should be aware that HELLP syndrome:
1. is a mild form of preeclampsia. 2. can be diagnosed by a nurse alert to its symptoms. 3. is characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets. 4. is associated with preterm labor but not perinatal mortality.
A patient who has been prescribed diphenhydramine (Benadryl) reports a dry mouth and feeling sleepy. What is the nurse best action?
a. Document the finding and notify the prescriber. b. Remind the patient that naps provide needed rest. c. Suggest sucking on hard candy to relieve dry mouth. d. Reassure the patient that these are expected side effects.
Which statements are true regarding renal circulation?
a. The interlobar arteries travel down into the renal columns. b. The arcuate arteries branch to form the interlobar arteries. c. The arcuate arteries arch over the base of the pyramids. d. The interlobar arteries run parallel to the surface of the kidneys. e. The interlobar arteries run between the pyramids.