The nurse is taking care of a patient who is has been admitted with a diagnosis of “brain dead post traumatic injury.” The nurse would expect all of the following clinical manifestations except:
  1. Absent papillary responses
  2. Slight eye movement during the caloric test.
  3. No corneal reflex present.
  4. Fixed eyes during the doll’s eyes test.
Explanation
Answer: B - The nurse would expect to see no eye movement during the caloric test in a patient with a diagnosis of “brain dead.” During the caloric test, cold water is instilled into the ears. Normally, the eyes would move toward the ear where the water is instilled.
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz