1. The physician has ordered a solumedrol infusion for a pt with a spinal cordinjury. Solumedrol has been shown to be effective in: A. decreasing cerebral edema B. preventing stress ulcers C. decreasing spinal injury spasticity D. improving motor and sensory functioning: Answer D. improving motor and sensoryfunctioning Solumedrol is given within the first 8 hours of injury 2. A pt with aT6 injury 3 months ago develops facial flushing and a BP of 210/106. After elevating the HOB, which is the most appropriate nursingaction? A. increase IV fluids B. assess for a distended bladder C. apply oxygen at 4L/min D. notify the physician: Answer B. assess for a distended bladder 3. When the pt is in neurogenic shock, the nurse will assess for: A. mental confusion and tachycardia B. bradycardia and hypotension C. unilateral pupil dilation and hypotension D. hypertension and tachypnea: Answer B. bradycardia and hypotension 4. Which of the following is descriptive of a concussion? A. venous blood collects in the subdural space B. petechial hemorrhages cause intermittent amnesia C. a lesion develops opposite the site of trauma D. it is a transient neuronal dysfunction: Answer D. it is a transient neuronal dysfunction