Exam PCCN Topic 1 Question 337 Discussion
Actual exam question for AACN's PCCN exam
Question #: 337
Topic #: 1
Question #: 337
Topic #: 1
The FOUR score is a validated tool used in the assessment of neurological patients. The categories scored in this tool are:
Suggested Answer: D Vote an answer
Correct answer: Eyes, motor, brain stem reflexes, respirations
The FOUR score assigns a score of 0 through 4 in each of the four categories and, because it includes respirations and brain stem reflexes, this tool allows for the identification of changes in patients who are comatose, non-verbal, or who have very limited responses.
Reference:
Burns, Suzanne
M. AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing, Fourth Edition. Pg 299-300.
The FOUR score assigns a score of 0 through 4 in each of the four categories and, because it includes respirations and brain stem reflexes, this tool allows for the identification of changes in patients who are comatose, non-verbal, or who have very limited responses.
Reference:
Burns, Suzanne
M. AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing, Fourth Edition. Pg 299-300.
by Vera at Feb 21, 2024, 09:15 PM
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