{"id":866,"date":"2021-10-13T16:39:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T16:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=866"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:51:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:51:47","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-increased-intracranial-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-increased-intracranial-pressure","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Increased intracranial pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-increased-intracranial-pressure\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-increased-intracranial-pressure\/#A_Widened_pulse_pressure\" >A. Widened pulse pressure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-increased-intracranial-pressure\/#Main_takeaway\" >Main takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-increased-intracranial-pressure\/#Incorrect_answer_explanations\" >Incorrect answer explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-increased-intracranial-pressure\/#B_Periorbital_edema\" >B. Periorbital edema<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-increased-intracranial-pressure\/#C_Tachycardia\" >C. Tachycardia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-increased-intracranial-pressure\/#D_Hallucinations\" >D. Hallucinations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-increased-intracranial-pressure\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on a nurse recognizing a sign of increased intracranial pressure.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When caring for a client diagnosed with an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Brain_tumors:_Clinical_practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">intracranial tumor<\/a>, which observation should the nurse recognize as a sign of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Widened pulse pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Periorbital edema<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. Tachycardia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. Hallucinations<\/strong>Scroll down for the correct answer!<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nurses Learn by Osmosis.org\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kGJCkPfFypA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/ultimate-guide\/nclex-rn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Check out our&nbsp;NCLEX-RN Study Plan Guide!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Widened_pulse_pressure\"><\/span><strong>A. Widened pulse pressure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:&nbsp;<\/strong>Increased ICP is characterized by signs referred to as the Cushing\u2019s Triad. One component of Cushing\u2019s Triad is a widened pulse pressure which occurs due to increased systolic blood pressure. The other two components are bradycardia and bradypnea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_takeaway\"><\/span>Main takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is characterized by signs referred to as the Cushing Triad. The components of Cushing\u2019s Triad include bradycardia, bradypnea, and a widening pulse pressure which occurs due to increased&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Blood_pressure,_blood_flow,_and_resistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">systolic blood pressure<\/a>. Other signs include&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Headaches:_Clinical_practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">papilledema, headache<\/a>, blurred vision, vomiting, changes in behavior, weakness, lethargy, and loss of consciousness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/login?type=create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/ACE-NCLEX-RN-banner.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/ACE-NCLEX-RN-banner.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/ACE-NCLEX-RN-banner.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_answer_explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect answer explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Periorbital_edema\"><\/span>B. Periorbital edema<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale<\/strong>: Periorbital edema is swelling around the eye socket caused by problems like infections, allergies, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Hypothyroidism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hypothyroidism<\/a>. Increased ICP is characterized by another ocular sign called papilledema, which is swelling of the optic disc from pressure on the optic nerve. Papilledema is diagnosed by ophthalmoscopy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_Tachycardia\"><\/span>C. Tachycardia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale<\/strong>: Increased ICP is characterized by signs referred to as the Cushing\u2019s Triad. One component of the triad is bradycardia, not tachycardia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"D_Hallucinations\"><\/span>D. Hallucinations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale<\/strong>: Increased ICP does not typically result in hallucinations. More commonly, clients with increased ICP experience restlessness in the early stages which can progress to changes in behavior, lethargy, and loss of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Consciousness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consciousness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span>References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">McCance, K.L., Huether, S.E., Brashers, V.L., &amp; Rote, N.S. (2019).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/cs\/product\/9780323583473?role=student\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children<\/em>&nbsp;(8th ed.)<\/a>. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>________________________<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX\u00ae-style practice questions? Try Osmosis today! 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