N213: Health Differences Across the Life Span 3

N213: Health Differences Across the Lifespan 3 Study Guide 77. One cause for transient increases in ICP (intracranial pressure) is: a. Leg raising with frequent hiccups b. Prolonged reading with eye strain c. Deep breathing and relaxation techniques d. Straining and coughing 78. Your neighbor reports to you episodes of dizziness and slurred speech that were brief in nature. Her physician diagnosed her with TIA (transient ischemic attacks). She is asking you what she should do and you explain to her when she has another TIA, she needs to: a. Seek immediate medical attention since TIA could be a warning of an impending stroke (CVA) b. Do nothing since she has already been to the doctor c. Tell her to take an aspirin, which will relieve the symptoms d. Tell her you will call her doctor for her and set up an appointment 79. You are the nurse caring for a patient that is showing signs of a tonic-clonic seizure while in bed. What would your priority intervention be? a. Placing a padded tongue blade in the patient’s mouth between the tongue andteeth b. Positioning the patient on their side and pulling the head forward c. Restraining the patient’s legs and arms d. Placing the patient on their abdomen 80. You are caring for an 11-year-old female patient that has nuchal rigidity. She is scheduled to have a lumbar puncture. What position should you place her in? a. Prone/Trendelenburg b. Prone/rolled towel under abdomen c. Side lying/rolled towel under hip d. Side lying/legs pulled up and head to the chest

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