A Patient Being Treated for a Traumatic Brain Injury for 3

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient being treated for a traumatic brain injury for 3 days begins to seize.Which intervention is the nurse's priority?

• A)Administer fosphenytoin (Cerebyx)4 mg per kg of patient body weight.
• B)Keep the patient safe and maintain the airway.
• C)Lower the head of the bed.
• D)Initiate a recording of the patient's cardiac rhythm.

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Definitions:

Outside Wheel

In vehicular turns, the wheel farthest from the turn center, which travels a greater distance and may experience more wear.

Inside Wheel

The wheel on the inside of a turn or curve, which generally travels a shorter distance than the outside wheel, affecting vehicle dynamics.

Drive Pinion

The smaller gear in a gear set that transfers motion to the larger gear or gear rack, frequently used in steering systems and differentials.

Ring Gear

A large gear that interacts with the starter motor's pinion gear to start an engine or as part of the differential in vehicles to power the wheels.