A Patient Is Admitted to the Critical Care Unit with an Acute

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the critical care unit with an acute head injury after a motor vehicle accident.The patient has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 6.The patient is intubated and ventilated, and a ventriculostomy is placed with physician orders to keep the ICP less than 15 mm Hg.The patient's ICP continues to rise despite aggressive intervention.Which of the following is an advantage of a ventriculostomy ICP monitoring system?

• A) Lower risk of infection
• B) Ease of insertion
• C) No penetration of brain
• D) Access for cerebrospinal fluid drainage and sampling

Evaluate the physiological changes and complications due to immobilization.

Assess posture, sitting, standing, and gait for planning rehabilitation strategies.

Identify risk factors for pressure ulcers in different patient populations.

Explain the reasons for weakness due to prolonged immobility and effective communication with patients.

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