Exam 15: Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics, and Motor Function

A 16-year-old's level of arousal was altered after taking a recreational drug.Physical exam revealed a negative Babinski sign, equal and reactive pupils, and roving eye movements.Which of the following diagnoses will the nurse most likely see on the chart?

A neurologist explains that arousal is mediated by the:

A teenager sustains a severe closed head injury following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV)accident and is in a state of deep sleep that requires vigorous stimulation to elicit eye opening.How should the nurse document this in the chart?

For legal purposes, brain death is defined as:

The breathing pattern that reflects respirations based primarily on carbon dioxide (CO₂)levels in the blood is:

A patient has excessive movement.What disorder will the nurse see documented on the chart?

An adult is diagnosed with communicating hydrocephalus.The form of hydrocephalus in adults is most often caused by:

The nurse is explaining clinical manifestations of alterations in the extrapyramidal system.The nurse would correctly include: (select all that apply)

A patient has memory loss of events that occurred before a head injury.What cognitive disorder does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

A 16-year-old male fell off the bed of a pickup truck and hit his forehead on the road.He now has resistance to passive movement that varies proportionally with the force applied.He is most likely suffering from:

A nurse recalls that neural systems basic to cognitive functions include _____ systems.(select all that apply)

A 20-year-old experiences a severe closed head injury as a result of a motor vehicle accident.Which of the following structures is most likely keeping the patient in a vegetative state (VS)1 month after the accident?