Exam 23: Care of Patients With Head and Spinal Cord Injuries

The older adult who is admitted to the hospital following a closed head injury that resulted in a 5-minute period of unconsciousness will be observed for which change?

The nurse assesses the level of consciousness (LOC)of a patient with a neurologic injury as mildly disoriented to surroundings and time,but awake and needs additional verbal cues to stimulate response to commands.Which documentation is the most accurate in regard to LOC?

The nurse caring for a patient with autonomic dysreflexia assesses the patient for which conditions or situations? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a complete transection of the cord at C7.The patient asks the nurse what functions he will be able to perform.The nurse responds that the patient will most likely be able to perform which activities? (Select all that apply.)

If conservative measures are unsuccessful in treating a herniated disc,a(n)__________ may be necessary to remove the posterior arch of the vertebra,along with the disk.

Following a craniotomy to relieve increased intracranial pressure (ICP),the nurse will implement which intervention?

The nurse is aware that an epidural hematoma warrants immediate intervention based on which criteria? (Select all that apply.)