A 69 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse

QUESTION 19

1. A 69-year-old male with a history of alcohol abuse presents to the emergency
room (ER) after a month-long episode of headaches and confusion. Based on his
alcoholism, a likely cause of his neurologic symptoms is:
a
.
Concussion
b
.
Chronic subdural hematoma
c
.
Epidural hematoma
d
.
Subacute subdural hematoma
1 points
QUESTION 20
1. A 15-year-old male is brought to the ER for treatment of injuries received in a
motor vehicle accident. An MRI reveals spinal cord injury, and his body temperature
fluctuates markedly. The most accurate explanation of this phenomenon is that:
1 points
QUESTION 21
1. When planning care for a child in pain, which principle should the nurse
remember? The pain threshold in children is _____ that of adults.
1 points
QUESTION 22
1. A 40-year-old male complains of uncontrolled excessive movement and
progressive dysfunction of intellectual and thought processes. He is experiencing

movement problems that begin in the face and arms that eventually affect the entire
body. The most likely diagnosis is:
1 points
QUESTION 23
1. A patient has memory loss of events that occurred before a head injury. What
cognitive disorder does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
a
.
Selective memory deficit
b
.
Anterograde amnesia
c
.
Retrograde amnesia
d
.
Executive memory deficit
1 points
QUESTION 24
1. A 16-year-old male took a recreational drug that altered his level of arousal.
Physical exam revealed a negative Babinski sign, equal and reactive pupils, and
roving eye movements. Which of the following diagnosis will the nurse most likely see
on the chart?
1 points
QUESTION 25
1. A 20-year-old male was brought to the emergency room (ER) for severe burns.
He requested something for the excruciating pain he was experiencing. Blocking which
of the following neurotransmitters would reduce his pain?

1 points
QUESTION 26
1. Which finding indicates the patient is having complications from heat stroke?