Question

ques :

After an older adult falls, the nurse suspects the development of a subdural hematoma based on which finding(s)? (Select all that apply.)

Select one or more:

a. Focal seizures

b. Increasing irritability

c. Complaint of a dull headache

d. Frequent “nodding off” in chair during the day

e. Staggering gait

ques : What is the position of choice for a person who is postoperative after neurosurgery or has a head injury?

Select one:

a. Head of bed elevated 30–45 degrees

b. Legs elevated 10–20 degrees and head elevated 5 degrees

c. Head of bed down 30–45 degrees

d. Legs elevated 15–20 degrees

ques :

Empathy is an important element when dealing with the family in these crisis situations. What does being empathetic mean?

Select one:

a. Being able to identify the support structure the family will require

b. Understanding what the family is going through by giving examples from your own life

c. Being able to give sympathy to the family

d. Understanding the thoughts and emotions of another person

Answer 1

In subdural hematoma, bridging veins which are present below the dura mater of brain are injured leading to hematoma which will look crescent shaped on CT scan.

Among the given symptoms,

Focal seizures, dull headache are seen in subdural hematoma. Irritability is mote commonly seen in children with SDH. Staggering gait is seen in cerebellar injuries. Frequent nodding off in chair at day time is seen in sleep disturbances.

In postoperative patient of neurosurgery or head injury patient, head end of the bed is elevated by 30 to 45 degrees to reduce the intracranial pressure.

Empathy means ability to understand other persons feelings. In given options, understanding the thoughts an emotions of other person is correct choice.