Daily Nursing Exam Questions #0017-18

✅ Rationale:
In infants with non-communicating hydrocephalus who undergo a ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt insertion, the most important measure—apart from neuromuscular checks—is measuring head and abdominal circumference.

📏 Head circumference helps detect increasing intracranial pressure or shunt malfunction.
⚖️ Abdominal circumference identifies complications like peritoneal fluid buildup.

This simple, regular assessment ensures early detection of life-threatening complications and guides timely intervention.

✅ Rationale:
The statement that best reflects Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is: “I found a recent clinical trial supporting this technique.”

📚 EBP combines the best current research evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences to guide nursing care.

❌ Relying on tradition (“we’ve always done it this way”), authority (“my supervisor prefers”), or outdated sources (like old textbooks) does not represent EBP.

🌟 By applying research-backed practices, nurses improve patient safety, outcomes, and quality of care.