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The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction

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Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 11th Edition Test Bank
The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction

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Question 1 of 5

An injury to which part of the brain will cause a coma?

A. Brainstem

B. Cerebrum

C. Cerebellum

D. Occipital lobe

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Question 2 of 5

What finding is a clinical manifestation of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in children?

A. Low-pitched cry

B. Sunken fontanel

C. Diplopia, blurred vision

D. Increased blood pressure

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Question 3 of 5

What are quick, jerky, grossly uncoordinated, irregular movements that may disappear on relaxation called?

A. Twitching

B. Spasticity

C. Choreiform movements

D. Associated movements

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Question 4 of 5

What term is used when a patient remains in a deep sleep, responsive only to vigorous and repeated stimulation?

A. Coma

B. Stupor

C. Obtundation

D. Persistent vegetative state

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Question 5 of 5

What term is used to describe a childs level of consciousness when the child is arousable with stimulation?

A. Stupor

B. Confusion

C. Obtundation

D. Disorientation

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