WCF Practice Quiz

Which of the following statements are correct regarding neurological developmental considerations?

Neural tubes are formed by 4th week of gestation

Myelination is complete at birth

Nervous system is complete but immature

We are born with all nerve cells for life

You are the nurse overseeing a student for the day. Which of the following indicates a need for further teaching regarding Spina Bifida?

I will keep the patient prone with a moist sterile dressing on defect after delivery.

Surgical repair can be done in or out of utero.

After surgery, I will make sure to only check the temperature rectally

i will manage bowel and bladder habits before and after surgery

Which of the following is TRUE regarding VP shunt education?

Allow the child to lay on the shunt side continuously

Mild contact sports are OK

Infection risk only occurs 1-3 months after palcement

Prophylactic antibiotics will be given with dental/surgical procedures

You are the nurse on a post-operative floor going in to assess your patient. Upon entry, you call her name but there is no response. It takes a gentle shake in order to arouse her, what level of arousal is this?

Obtundation

Lethargy

Stupor

Alert

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for increased ICP?

head of bed at least 15-30 degrees

PROM once every shift

suctioning PRN if intubated

possible decompressive craniotomy

A risk factor for Reye's syndrome includes the use of which medication?

Ibuprofen

Acetaminophen

Diphenhydramine

Salicylates (aspirin)

Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare system response that attacks myelin and results in weakness and tingling of the muscles with possible paralysis.

True

False

You are taking care of a child with Cerebral Palsy, which of the following is true ragrding management?

medications to reduce spasms

surgeries to lengthen tendons

choosing toys based on chronological age

providing a safe environement

you enter the room of a child experiencing SIADH, what manifestations would you expect to find?

N/V, changes in LOC, fluid retention

changes in LOC, saturated diapers, irritable

seizures, polydipsia, polyuria

cramping, saturated diapers, enuresis

which of the following disease processes is characterized by an autoimmune disorder that causes thickened skin, increased HR and BP, sweating, tremors, and poor concentration?

hypoparathyroidism

hypothyroidism

hyperthyroidism

diabetes insipidus

which of the following is NOT a goal for a patient experiencing DKA?

restore fluids

replace electrolytes

restore acid-base balance

increasing blood sugar

intellectual disability is a limitation in functioning and adaptive behavior while learning disability is a < academic achievement for expected age

True

False

Recombinant factor replacement therapy is treatment for which of the following hematological conditions?

ITP

hemophilia

iron deficiency anemia

vaso-occlussive crisis