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20 questions

True or false

1 point

True or false: A single Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score is enough to identify neurologic change, so repeated GCS assessments are unnecessary.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

In severe traumatic brain injury, avoid and because they can worsen secondary brain injury.

Written response

1 point

Which neurologic assessment domain describes how awake or responsive a patient is?

Choose one

1 point

After a fall with suspected head injury, which initial action best helps the care team recognize later neurologic deterioration?

A
Record only whether the patient is awake or asleep.
B
Assess and document GCS components, pupil size and reaction, speech, and limb movement.
C
Wait for imaging before performing a neurologic assessment.
D
Ask for a headache rating and reassess only if it worsens.

Fill in the blank

1 point

Repeated GCS assessments help identify changes; a single score does not replace .

True or false

1 point

True or false: After a head injury, a change from the patient’s baseline is important and should be reported promptly.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

An adult’s GCS decreases from 15 to 12, and the patient is increasingly confused. What is the nurse’s priority?

A
Document the change and reassess in one hour.
B
Notify the responsible clinician or activate the emergency response, while reassessing airway, breathing, circulation, and neurologic status.
C
Offer oral fluids and encourage the patient to sleep.
D
Wait until the patient develops unequal pupils.

Open ended

1 point

A patient with a suspected head injury becomes more confused and less responsive than at baseline. Describe the immediate nursing response, including what to reassess and what precautions to maintain.

Written response

1 point

When interpreting a new neurologic finding after a head injury, what patient reference should the nurse compare it with?

True or false

1 point

True or false: When assessing a patient with a head injury, document the GCS components as well as the total score.

A
True
B
False

Choose one

1 point

A patient arrives after a fall with a suspected head injury. Which initial assessment approach best prioritizes immediate threats?

A
Complete a detailed neurologic assessment before checking vital functions.
B
Assess airway, breathing, circulation, oxygenation, and blood pressure, maintaining cervical-spine precautions if injury is possible.
C
Wait for imaging before assessing oxygenation and blood pressure.
D
Offer oral fluids and allow the patient to rest before beginning an assessment.

Written response

1 point

Which oxygen-related physiologic threat should clinicians avoid to reduce the risk of secondary brain injury?

Choose one

1 point

Which new finding after a head injury warrants immediate emergency evaluation?

A
The patient reports mild tiredness that has not changed.
B
The patient has repeated vomiting.
C
The patient has a stable headache that is not worsening.
D
The patient asks to rest after the initial assessment.

Choose one

1 point

A patient with a head injury becomes less responsive and develops a newly enlarged, poorly reactive pupil. What should the nurse do?

A
Treat the finding as an urgent neurologic change and escalate immediately.
B
Record it as an expected effect of fatigue and reassess later.
C
Offer food and fluids, then repeat the pupil check.
D
Wait until the end of the shift to report the change.

Choose one

1 point

After a head injury, a patient becomes less responsive and develops a newly enlarged, poorly reactive pupil. What is the priority response?

A
Treat the finding as an urgent neurologic change and escalate immediately.
B
Record it as an expected effect of fatigue and recheck at the end of the shift.
C
Give food and fluids, then reassess the pupil response.
D
Wait to act unless the patient develops repeated vomiting.

Choose one

1 point

A patient with head trauma has a GCS of 7 and cannot maintain an open airway. Which action is the priority?

A
Complete the secondary survey before intervening.
B
Support airway and ventilation immediately, summon qualified assistance, and maintain spinal precautions.
C
Give oral medication for headache.
D
Place the patient in a chair to improve alertness.

Choose one

1 point

While caring for a patient with a head injury, which approach best helps limit secondary brain injury?

A
Prioritize headache relief and allow blood pressure to fall if the patient is resting.
B
Focus on pupil checks while postponing assessment of circulation.
C
Support oxygenation and circulation, avoiding hypoxemia and hypotension.
D
Delay reassessment of vital signs until the patient’s confusion resolves.

Choose all

1 point

After a fall, a patient has a suspected head injury and a possible cervical injury. Which actions are appropriate during immediate assessment? Select all that apply.

A
Assess airway, breathing, and circulation.
B
Check oxygenation and blood pressure.
C
Maintain cervical-spine precautions while cervical injury is possible.
D
Wait for imaging before assessing the patient.
E
Assess only if the patient reports worsening pain.

Choose all

1 point

A patient arrives after a blow to the head. Which elements belong in an immediate assessment of the patient’s condition? Select all that apply.

A
Assess airway, breathing, and circulation.
B
Assess oxygenation.
C
Check blood pressure.
D
Defer assessment until imaging is complete.
E
Assess only the patient’s headache severity.

Written response

1 point

A patient has a suspected head injury, and a cervical injury has not been ruled out. What precautions should be maintained during assessment?

3 Head Injuries Online Quiz Questions

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