Exam 41: Neurological System

Brief episodes of neurological dysfunction caused by temporary impairment of blood flow to the brain that last from a few seconds to 24 hours are called:

A client is being evaluated every 8 hours using the Glasgow Coma Scale.At 0800 the client's score is 13,and at 1600 the client's score is 10.Which action should the nurse take NEXT?

The chemical substance that excites,inhibits,or modifies the response of another neuron is an example of:

A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury and develops signs of autonomic dysreflexia.Which action should the nurse take immediately?

A client who has Parkinson's disease has a nursing diagnosis of Self-care deficit related to immobility,tremors,and bradykinesia.Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

Which intervention may be used to decrease the intracranial pressure (ICP)of a client who has sustained a head injury?

When a nurse is assessing a client's mental status,which observation is pertinent to this exam?

Which of these communication techniques BEST illustrates how a nurse can assess a client's orientation status?

When assessing a client's coordination,a nurse asks the client to run the heel of one foot down the opposite shin and then repeat with the other heel.The client is unable to do this.What term should the nurse use in recording this assessment?

Which guideline is MOST important for the nurse to teach the client who is at risk for developing a stroke?

Which nursing action should be included in the care of a client who has viral meningitis?

What is the lowest possible score indicating deep coma when evaluating a client using the Glasgow Coma Scale?

For a client who has an embolic stroke,the nurse would place the client in which of these positions?

Which action is recommended for a client diagnosed with Huntington's disease?

Alzheimer's disease (AD)can be definitively diagnosed by which test?

When entering a client's room,a nurse observes the client laughing.The nurse asks what is making the client so happy.The client states angrily,"I'm not happy,you fool! I'm very upset," and then begins to cry.The nurse would note this behavior when evaluating the client's:

A client tells the nurse about experiencing low back pain that radiates across the buttock and down the leg.The nurse suspects the client has developed a herniated intervertebral disk.Until the diagnosis is confirmed,the nurse should instruct the client to:

Characteristically,where does the motor weakness in Guillain-Barré syndrome begin?

Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be MOST appropriate for a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome?

A client who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)has a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective breathing patterns related to weakness of respiratory muscles and fatigue.Which goal is appropriate for this diagnosis?