A Patient Has Been Admitted with Acute Confusion and Other

question 49

Multiple Choice

A patient has been admitted with acute confusion and other focal neurologic signs.The practitioner orders magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) .The nurse knows in certain situations an MRI is superior to computed tomography (CT) .What is one those situations?

• A) Brain death determination
• B) Detection of central nervous system infection
• C) Estimation of intracranial pressure
• D) Identification of subarachnoid hemorrhage

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Definitions:

Vertebrae

The individual bones that form the vertebral column (spine), providing structural support and protecting the spinal cord.

Lumbar

Relating to the lower part of the spine, composed of five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis, often associated with back pain when referencing the anatomical area.

Thoracic

Related to the chest region of the body, particularly concerning the ribs, heart, and lungs.

Sacral

Pertaining to the sacrum, the triangular bone at the bottom of the spine between the two hip bones.