The nurse in the critical care unit is caring for a postoperative client who has a ventriculostomy catheter in place. Which of the following represents the primary purpose of a ventriculostomy? 

A 22-year-old male is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision. The paramedics report that he hit his head directly on the windshield and then his brain rebounded against the skull. CT scan shows contusions at both the impact site and the opposite side of the brain. Which type of brain injury mechanism is demonstrated in this scenario?

The nurse working the critical care unit admits a patient with Diabetes Insipidus after neurosurgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the patient’s care? Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage.  Which of the following pharmacologic interventions is used specifically to reduce the risk of rebleeding in a nontraumatic SAH?

The nurse receives a patient to the emergency department who is experiencing a tension pneumothorax.  Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to effectively manage the patient’s condition? 

The nurse in the critical care unit is caring for a postoperative client who has a ventriculostomy catheter in place. Which of the following represents the primary purpose of a ventriculostomy? 

A 198-lb (90kg) patient is to receive a dobutamine infusion at 5 mcg/kg/min (450mcg/min). The label on the infusion bag states: dobutamine 250 mg in 250 mL of normal saline. When setting the infusion pump, the nurse will set the infusion rate at how many milliliters per hour? 

A client with central Diabetes Insipidus is prescribed intranasal desmopressin. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the treatment?

A 56-year-old client, was admitted with a subarachnoid hemorrhage and underwent endovascular coiling of an aneurysm. He is currently sedated and on mechanical ventilation. During your assessment, you note the following: Does not open his eyes to verbal or tactile stimuli. Intubated, so no verbal response is possible. Demonstrates abnormal flexion of his arms and extension of his legs in response to painful stimuli. Based on the noted assessment, what is the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score?

Escucha. El alfabeto. Listen to the recording and write the words you hear.  (5×2=10)   1. ________________________________ 2.________________________________ 3.________________________________ 4.________________________________ 5.________________________________