Question 1

Involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes,with oscillations that may be horizontal,vertical,or mixed movements,is called ___________________

Accepted Answer

nystagmus
Nystagmus is a rhyth

Question 2

Which foods should the person who suffers from migraine headaches avoid? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Yogurt 
B)  Caffeine 
C)  Beef 
D)  Pears 
E)  Marinated foods
F) Milk 
A)  Yogurt 
B)  Caffeine 
C)  Beef 
D)  Pears 
E)  Marinated foods
F) Milk

Question 3

What is the nurse assessing when asking the patient,"Who is the president of the United States?" during a level of consciousness assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orientation 
B)  Memory 
C)  Calculation 
D)  Fund of knowledge 
A)  Orientation 
B)  Memory 
C)  Calculation 
D)  Fund of knowledge

Question 4

A patient is in which stage of Alzheimer disease when she demonstrates "sundowning"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early stage 
B)  Second stage 
C)  Third stage 
D)  Final stage 
A)  Early stage 
B)  Second stage 
C)  Third stage 
D)  Final stage

Question 5

Which symptom is specific to migraine headaches?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tachycardia 
B)  They become worse in the evening 
C)  They involve the entire head 
D)  They are preceded by an aura 
A)  Tachycardia 
B)  They become worse in the evening 
C)  They involve the entire head 
D)  They are preceded by an aura

Question 6

A family member of a patient who has just suffered a tonic-clonic seizure is concerned about the patient's deep sleep.What is this behavior called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Convalescent period 
B)  Neural recovery period 
C)  Sombulant period 
D)  Postictal period 
A)  Convalescent period 
B)  Neural recovery period 
C)  Sombulant period 
D)  Postictal period

Question 7

How would a nurse record the behavior when a patient with Alzheimer disease attempts to eat using a napkin rather than a fork?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apraxia 
B)  Agnosia 
C)  Aphasia 
D)  Dysphagia 
A)  Apraxia 
B)  Agnosia 
C)  Aphasia 
D)  Dysphagia

Question 8

_________________ is/are responsible for the transmission of impulses between synapses.

Accepted Answer

Neurotransmitters
Neurotransmi

Question 9

As the result of a stroke,a patient has difficulty discerning the position of his body without looking at it.In the nurse's documentation,which would best describe the patient's inability to assess spatial position of his body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Agnosia 
B)  Proprioception 
C)  Apraxia 
D)  Sensation 
A)  Agnosia 
B)  Proprioception 
C)  Apraxia 
D)  Sensation

Question 10

What are the effects of normal aging on the nervous system? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Small vessel occlusion 
B)  Loss of neurons 
C)  Calcification of cerebrum 
D)  Reduction of cerebral blood flow 
E)  Lipofuscin
F) Decrease in oxygen use 
A)  Small vessel occlusion 
B)  Loss of neurons 
C)  Calcification of cerebrum 
D)  Reduction of cerebral blood flow 
E)  Lipofuscin
F) Decrease in oxygen use

Question 11

How would the nurse instruct a patient with Parkinson disease to improve activity level?

Accepted Answer

A)  To use a soft mattress to relax the spine 
B)  To walk with a shuffling gait to avoid tripping 
C)  To walk with hands clasped behind back to help balance 
D)  To sit in hard chair with arms for posture control 
A)  To use a soft mattress to relax the spine 
B)  To walk with a shuffling gait to avoid tripping 
C)  To walk with hands clasped behind back to help balance 
D)  To sit in hard chair with arms for posture control

Question 12

The nurse is aware that the characteristic gait of the person with Parkinson disease is a propulsive gait,which causes the patient to:

Accepted Answer

A)  stagger and need support of a walker. 
B)  shuffle with arms flexed. 
C)  fall over to one wide when walking. 
D)  take small steps balanced on the toes. 
A)  stagger and need support of a walker. 
B)  shuffle with arms flexed. 
C)  fall over to one wide when walking. 
D)  take small steps balanced on the toes.

Question 13

Which of the following techniques are necessary for safely feeding a hemiplegic patient? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Mixing liquids and solid foods together 
B)  Taking the patient's dentures out to prevent choking 
C)  Checking the affected side of mouth for food accumulation 
D)  Offering small bites of food 
E)  Elevating the patient to no more than 30 degrees
F) Adding a thickening agent to liquids 
A)  Mixing liquids and solid foods together 
B)  Taking the patient's dentures out to prevent choking 
C)  Checking the affected side of mouth for food accumulation 
D)  Offering small bites of food 
E)  Elevating the patient to no more than 30 degrees
F) Adding a thickening agent to liquids

Question 14

An 83-year-old patient has had a stroke.He is right-handed and has a history of hypertension and "little" strokes.He presents with right hemiplegia.To afford him the best visual field,the nurse should approach him:

Accepted Answer

A)  from the right side. 
B)  from the left side. 
C)  from the center. 
D)  from either side. 
A)  from the right side. 
B)  from the left side. 
C)  from the center. 
D)  from either side.

Question 15

What is the cardinal sign of increased intracranial pressure in a brain injured patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pupil changes 
B)  Ipsilateral paralysis 
C)  Vomiting 
D)  Decrease in the level of consciousness 
A)  Pupil changes 
B)  Ipsilateral paralysis 
C)  Vomiting 
D)  Decrease in the level of consciousness

Question 16

A patient,age 45,is to have a myelogram to confirm the presence of a herniated intervertebral disk.Which nursing action should be planned with respect to this diagnostic test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obtain an allergy history before the test. 
B)  Ambulate the patient when returned to the room after the test. 
C)  Use heated blanket to keep patient warm after procedure. 
D)  Keep NPO for 6 to 8 hours after the test. 
A)  Obtain an allergy history before the test. 
B)  Ambulate the patient when returned to the room after the test. 
C)  Use heated blanket to keep patient warm after procedure. 
D)  Keep NPO for 6 to 8 hours after the test.

Question 17

What are the three signs of Cushing response? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased pulse rate 
B)  Increased blood pressure 
C)  Widened pulse pressure 
D)  Bradycardia 
E)  Increased systolic blood pressure
F) Uncontrolled thermoregulation 
A)  Increased pulse rate 
B)  Increased blood pressure 
C)  Widened pulse pressure 
D)  Bradycardia 
E)  Increased systolic blood pressure
F) Uncontrolled thermoregulation

Question 18

The waxy substance that covers the neuron fibers and increases the rate of transmission of impulses is the ________.

Accepted Answer

myelin
Myelin is the waxy subs

Question 19

The newly admitted patient to the emergency room 30 minutes ago after a fall off a ladder has gradually decreased in consciousness and has slowly reacting pupils,a widening pulse pressure,and verbal responses that are slow and unintelligible.What is the most appropriate position for the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neck placed in a neutral position 
B)  Head raised slightly with hips flexed 
C)  Supine in gravity neutral position 
D)  Turn on right side with head elevated 
A)  Neck placed in a neutral position 
B)  Head raised slightly with hips flexed 
C)  Supine in gravity neutral position 
D)  Turn on right side with head elevated

Question 20

Following a myelogram the nurse should include in the postprocedure care assessment for:

Accepted Answer

A)  elevation of blood pressure. 
B)  urine retention. 
C)  sensation in lower extremities. 
D)  slurred speech. 
A)  elevation of blood pressure. 
B)  urine retention. 
C)  sensation in lower extremities. 
D)  slurred speech.

Involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes,with oscillations that may be horizontal,vertical,or mixed movements,is called ___________________

Which foods should the person who suffers from migraine headaches avoid? (Select all that apply. )

What is the nurse assessing when asking the patient,"Who is the president of the United States?" during a level of consciousness assessment?

A patient is in which stage of Alzheimer disease when she demonstrates "sundowning"?

Which symptom is specific to migraine headaches?

A family member of a patient who has just suffered a tonic-clonic seizure is concerned about the patient's deep sleep.What is this behavior called?

How would a nurse record the behavior when a patient with Alzheimer disease attempts to eat using a napkin rather than a fork?

_________________ is/are responsible for the transmission of impulses between synapses.

As the result of a stroke,a patient has difficulty discerning the position of his body without looking at it.In the nurse's documentation,which would best describe the patient's inability to assess spatial position of his body?

What are the effects of normal aging on the nervous system? (Select all that apply. )

How would the nurse instruct a patient with Parkinson disease to improve activity level?

The nurse is aware that the characteristic gait of the person with Parkinson disease is a propulsive gait,which causes the patient to:

Which of the following techniques are necessary for safely feeding a hemiplegic patient? (Select all that apply. )

An 83-year-old patient has had a stroke.He is right-handed and has a history of hypertension and "little" strokes.He presents with right hemiplegia.To afford him the best visual field,the nurse should approach him:

What is the cardinal sign of increased intracranial pressure in a brain injured patient?

A patient,age 45,is to have a myelogram to confirm the presence of a herniated intervertebral disk.Which nursing action should be planned with respect to this diagnostic test?

What are the three signs of Cushing response? (Select all that apply. )

The waxy substance that covers the neuron fibers and increases the rate of transmission of impulses is the ________.

The newly admitted patient to the emergency room 30 minutes ago after a fall off a ladder has gradually decreased in consciousness and has slowly reacting pupils,a widening pulse pressure,and verbal responses that are slow and unintelligible.What is the most appropriate position for the patient?

Following a myelogram the nurse should include in the postprocedure care assessment for:

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Care of the Surgical Patient

Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Musculoskeletal Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Gallbladder, Liver, Biliary Tract, or Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Blood or Lymphatic Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Cardiovascular or a Peripheral Vascular Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Respiratory Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Urinary Disorder

Care of the Patient with an Endocrine Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Reproductive Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Sensory Disorder

Care of the Patient with an Immune Disorder

Care of the Patient with HIV/AIDS

Care of the Patient with Cancer

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Exam 14: Care of the Patient with a Neurologic Disorder

Involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes,with oscillations that may be horizontal,vertical,or mixed movements,is called ___________________

Which foods should the person who suffers from migraine headaches avoid? (Select all that apply. )

What is the nurse assessing when asking the patient,"Who is the president of the United States?" during a level of consciousness assessment?

A patient is in which stage of Alzheimer disease when she demonstrates "sundowning"?

Which symptom is specific to migraine headaches?

A family member of a patient who has just suffered a tonic-clonic seizure is concerned about the patient's deep sleep.What is this behavior called?

How would a nurse record the behavior when a patient with Alzheimer disease attempts to eat using a napkin rather than a fork?

_________________ is/are responsible for the transmission of impulses between synapses.

As the result of a stroke,a patient has difficulty discerning the position of his body without looking at it.In the nurse's documentation,which would best describe the patient's inability to assess spatial position of his body?

What are the effects of normal aging on the nervous system? (Select all that apply. )

How would the nurse instruct a patient with Parkinson disease to improve activity level?

The nurse is aware that the characteristic gait of the person with Parkinson disease is a propulsive gait,which causes the patient to:

Which of the following techniques are necessary for safely feeding a hemiplegic patient? (Select all that apply. )

An 83-year-old patient has had a stroke.He is right-handed and has a history of hypertension and "little" strokes.He presents with right hemiplegia.To afford him the best visual field,the nurse should approach him:

What is the cardinal sign of increased intracranial pressure in a brain injured patient?

A patient,age 45,is to have a myelogram to confirm the presence of a herniated intervertebral disk.Which nursing action should be planned with respect to this diagnostic test?

What are the three signs of Cushing response? (Select all that apply. )

The waxy substance that covers the neuron fibers and increases the rate of transmission of impulses is the ________.

The newly admitted patient to the emergency room 30 minutes ago after a fall off a ladder has gradually decreased in consciousness and has slowly reacting pupils,a widening pulse pressure,and verbal responses that are slow and unintelligible.What is the most appropriate position for the patient?

Following a myelogram the nurse should include in the postprocedure care assessment for:

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Care of the Surgical Patient

Care of the Patient with an Integumentary Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Musculoskeletal Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Gallbladder, Liver, Biliary Tract, or Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Blood or Lymphatic Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Cardiovascular or a Peripheral Vascular Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Respiratory Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Urinary Disorder

Care of the Patient with an Endocrine Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Reproductive Disorder

Care of the Patient with a Sensory Disorder

Care of the Patient with an Immune Disorder

Care of the Patient with HIV/AIDS

Care of the Patient with Cancer

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