Neurological Nursing Quiz: Key Concepts In Medical-surgical care

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1. The nurse differentiates the sympathetic from the parasympathetic nervous systems in that the sympathetic system:

Explanation

The sympathetic nervous system “gears up” the body for “fight or flight” situations with epinephrine that will raise the blood pressure, reduce bowel motility, and energize the whole body to defend itself in a stressful situation.

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This Neurological Nursing Quiz evaluates essential knowledge in neurological nursing within the medical-surgical setting. It covers critical topics such as hypothalamic functions, distinctions between the central and... see moreperipheral nervous systems, the effects of aging on reflexes, and specialized neurological assessment techniques.

Designed for nursing students and practicing nurses, this quiz helps reinforce understanding of neurological anatomy, physiology, and clinical evaluation skills. Use it to test your grasp of neurological concepts vital for effective patient care and accurate assessment in diverse medical-surgical scenarios. Whether preparing for exams or clinical practice, this quiz offers a focused review of neurological nursing fundamentals. see less

2. The anxious 20-year-old college student who just suffered his first seizure in his dorm room asks the nurse if he is now an epileptic. What is the nurse's best response?

Explanation

Epilepsy diagnosis is made after all other causes of seizure activity have proven negative. All seizures are not considered to be epilepsy.

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3. The nurse is caring for the patient who has had an injury to the hypothalamus. Which intervention will the nurse be most concerned with implementing?

Explanation

The hypothalamus regulates body temperature; therefore, it is important to maintain adequate temperature control of the environment since the body’s ability to regulate the temperature will be affected by injury to the organ. Bleeding, photophobia, and skin integrity are not issues associated with the hypothalamus.

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4. A patient is admitted to the hospital to rule out the possibility of bacterial meningitis. Which test will be most helpful in diagnosing this condition?

Explanation

A lumbar puncture is performed to remove a sample of CSF to detect abnormalities that are indicative of specific neurologic problems and determine which organism is responsible for an infection such as bacterial meningitis.

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5. Following a craniotomy to relieve increased intracranial pressure (ICP), the nurse will implement which intervention?

Explanation

The head of bed is elevated to aid in reduction of ICP. Drip pads, patient stimulation, and changing positions frequently may increase ICP.

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6. The vital sign assessment of a person with a head injury was temperature (T), 97° F; pulse (P), 86; respiration (R), 18; and blood pressure (BP), 140/86 at 1:00. Which vital sign assessment made 30 minutes later is indicative of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP)?

Explanation

An increasing temperature, decreasing pulse and respirations, and a widening pulse pressure are indicative of increasing ICP.

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7. Bladder training begins with toileting the patient every:

Explanation

Bladder training begins with toileting the patient every 2 hours.

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8. The older adult who is admitted to the hospital following a closed head injury that resulted in a 5-minute period of unconsciousness will be observed for which change?

Explanation

Assessment of level of consciousness provides the greatest amount of information about neurologic condition. A reduction in level of consciousness may signal the onset of complications in the patient who has had a head injury.

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9. A patient diagnosed with a primary brain tumor asks the nurse if this is a common disease. Which response by the nurse is accurate?

Explanation

About 200,000 new brain tumors are discovered each year in the United States with approximately 40,000 of those being primary tumors and the rest are metastatic tumors from a different site of origin. Many primary brain tumors are benign. Telling the patient his question doesn’t really matter is non-therapeutic communication.

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10. The nurse is providing medication teaching to a patient with epilepsy who is taking an anticonvulsant medication. What should the nurse tell the patient to be sure to avoid?

Explanation

Alcohol interferes with the metabolism of anticonvulsants, increases lethargy, and may trigger seizures.

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11. The nurse is caring for a patient who recently suffered a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The family asks the nurse why their father had a seizure. What is the best response by the nurse?

Explanation

Thrombi from a CVA can occlude vessels, cutting off oxygen supply to cells of the brain and causing a seizure.

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12. The nurse caring for a patient with an epidural hematoma suspects diabetes insipidus when the patient exhibits increased:

Explanation

A large increase in urinary output of pale urine with a low specific gravity is the clue to the development of diabetes insipidus related to edema of the posterior pituitary. Lethargy and increased pulse pressure are not typical signs of diabetes insipidus. Increased serum glucose levels is a sign of diabetes mellitus.

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13. The reflex that indicates an abnormality in the motor control pathways from the cerebral cortex is the __________ reflex.

Explanation

A positive Babinski reflex indicates an abnormality in the motor pathways from the cerebral cortex.

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14. The nurse requesting the patient to stick out the tongue and move it rapidly from side to side is assessing the __________ nerve.

Explanation

The test described is the test for the effectiveness of the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII), which is a cranial motor nerve responsible for tongue movement and articulation of speech.

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15. The anxious mother of an adolescent who sustained a spinal injury yesterday and has paralysis of the lower limbs asks if the paralysis is permanent. Which response by the nurse is most helpful?

Explanation

Until spinal cord edema has subsided, the extent or the permanency of the paralysis cannot be evaluated. It would be incorrect to indicate that there will definitely be a deficit or paralysis. Not addressing the question and suggesting only to talk to the physician will likely frighten the parent.

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16. The nurse notes that the Glasgow Coma Scale rating made on the patient 4 hours ago indicated a fully alert patient with a score of _____ points.

Explanation

The Glasgow Coma Scale is used to evaluate a patient’s neurologic functioning and level of consciousness. Scores range from 3 to 15 points. The higher the score, the higher the level of consciousness. A score of 15 points on the Glasgow Coma Scale indicates a fully alert patient.

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17. What intervention by the nurse would most encourage self-feeding in a patient who recently had a CVA with right-sided paralysis?

Explanation

Finger foods on the nonparalyzed side encourage self-feeding. Privacy is more supportive to early efforts than being in a common dining room. Smaller helpings on the same side of the nonparalyzed limb are conducive to self-feeding.

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18. The nurse is aware that a key sign of a brain tumor is:

Explanation

A headache that awakens the patient is an early sign of a brain tumor. The other options are too nonspecific to be diagnostic.

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19. The nurse on a rehabilitation unit is caring for a stroke patient who is experiencing homonymous hemianopsia. The patient asks if he is going to have any limitations when discharged from the hospital. The nurse anticipates the patient will be restricted from what activity?

Explanation

Homonymous hemianopsia is blindness in part of the visual field of both eyes. Driving a vehicle may be very dangerous for this patient. With proper occupational therapy, the patient should be able to ambulate independently, cook, and read.

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20. The nurse assesses the level of consciousness (LOC) of a patient with a neurologic injury as mildly disoriented to surroundings and time, but awake and needs additional verbal cues to stimulate response to commands. Which documentation is the most accurate in regard to LOC?

Explanation

The confused patient is awake, but slightly confused and needs coaching to respond to commands. Alert indicates appropriate response to questions and commands with little stimulation. Lethargic is described as the patient being drowsy, but easily aroused. Obtunded patients are more difficult to arouse and respond slowly to stimulation.

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21. In assessing the patient with a significant right-sided closed head injury, the nurse would anticipate the patient to demonstrate which sign?

Explanation

A right-sided injury will cause contralateral (opposite side) motor deficit and ipsilateral (same side) pupillary response.

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22. The patient with brain tumor–related hydrocephalus is to have a ventriculoperitoneal (V-P) shunt. The nurse explains that this surgical intervention will:

Explanation

The V-P shunt redirects the excess cerebrospinal fluid from the ventricles of the brain to the peritoneal space, where it is reabsorbed.

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23. Following a craniotomy for the removal of a brain tumor, the patient exhibits nuchal rigidity, rash on the chest, headache, and a positive Brudzinski sign. What do these assessment findings indicate to the nurse?

Explanation

Nuchal rigidity, skin rash, headache, and a positive Brudzinski sign are indicative of meningitis.

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24. The patient who suffered a CVA has developed agnosia. Which intervention by the nurse is most helpful?

Explanation

Identifying objects and their intended use is helpful to people with agnosia who can no longer recognize items. The other options are helpful to people with apraxia, hemianopsia, and altered coordination, respectively.

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25. In the event of autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in the patient with a spinal cord injury, the initial intervention should be to:

Explanation

Autonomic dysreflexia (hyperreflexia) response is potentially dangerous to the patient, because it can produce vasoconstriction of the arterioles with an immediate elevation of blood pressure. Elevating the head of bed is the initial intervention to decrease the rising blood pressure. Notifying the charge nurse can be done after initial interventions. Increasing the IV fluid rate may further increase the blood pressure. The cause of AD should be addressed before administering any hypertensive medication.

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26. The nurse explains that a reflex is a simple automatic response requiring only:

Explanation

The reflex only requires an efferent and an afferent impulse and one synapse, a very simple response.

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27. The crossed arms of the examiner when assessing muscle strength in a neurologic assessment is done in order to:

Explanation

By crossing the arms, the examiner’s hands and the patient’s hands are aligned. Whatever the examiner feels in her right hand would be happening in the patient’s right hand as well.

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28. When turning the patient who is in Crutchfield tongs traction, the nurse will:

Explanation

Turning the patient as a unit by log rolling with the weights in place immobilizes the affected vertebrae and maintains alignment. Releasing the weights or turning quickly will affect vertebrae and alignment. Deep breathing will decrease muscle tension.

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29. The patient with a suspected subdural hematoma is on an IV drip of mannitol infusing at 50 mL/hr. The nurse explains that the slow infusion rate is essential for what purpose?

Explanation

The slow infusion rate will not cause fluid overload, which would add to the possibility of increased intracranial pressure.

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30. The nurse is caring for a patient with bacterial meningitis. What will the nurse include in the plan of care?

Explanation

The environment is kept quiet with minimal stimulation to reduce the possibility of seizure. The care is done with general precautions. Fluid intake in encouraged, as are daytime naps to preserve energy.

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31. The patient had a carotid ultrasound that showed a 40% obstruction following a transient ischemic attack (TIA). The nurse anticipates that the treatment will consist of: (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

Nitrates and endarterectomy are not initial treatment options for carotid obstruction below 60%.

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32. A patient was recently diagnosed as having Bell's palsy. Which nursing intervention will the nurse include in the care plan for this patient?

Explanation

Protection of the eye with a shield or goggles is essential during period of paralysis. There is no pain or threat of aspiration. Cool air is a trigger for Bell’s palsy.

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33. The dysarthric patient seated in the dining room of the long-term care facility yells, "Poon! Poon! Poon!" with increasing frustration. What is the nurse's best response?

Explanation

Attempting to interpret the dysarthric communication through questions that can be answered simply will reduce frustration.

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34. The emergency room nurse assessing clear drainage from the nose of a newly admitted patient with a head injury should perform which intervention?

Explanation

The presence of glucose in the fluid from the nose confirms that the fluid is cerebrospinal fluid. Documentation and informing the physician should occur after confirmation of the character of the fluid.

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35. The nurse is providing teaching to a patient newly diagnosed with simple partial seizure disorder. Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?

Explanation

Simple partial seizures only involve one side of the brain and one side of the body. Complex partial seizures may or may not result in an alteration in level of consciousness. Generalized seizures affect both sides of the body. Simple partial seizures may respond to treatment.

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36. The nurse may record a positive Romberg's test if during the test, the patient:

Explanation

The patient is asked to stand with his feet together and to close his eyes. Swaying from side to side during the Romberg’s test is a positive sign for impaired balance.

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37. The most beneficial and safe positioning of an unconscious patient who has a rightsided closed head injury is:

Explanation

Keeping the head of the bed 20 to 30 degrees with the body in good alignment will help reduce intracranial pressure and keep the airway patent.

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38. The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on a newly admitted head injury patient. Which sign does the nurse recognize as that most indicative of a brainstem injury?

Explanation

The appearance of decerebrate as well as decorticate posturing is an indicator of brainstem injury. Nystagmus, seizures, and a Glasgow score of 3 are not necessarily signs of brainstem injury.

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39. A student nurse questions the nurse about the difference between a quadriplegic and a tetraplegic patient. The nurse correctly reports that a tetraplegic patient:

Explanation

Tetraplegia is the newer term for the old term quadriplegia.

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40. The nurse assessing an 80-year-old attributes the slowed knee jerk reflex with which age-related change?

Explanation

Loss of nerve fibers in the autonomic nervous system will cause diminished reflexes in the older adult.

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41. The assessment of a patient's ability to think can be evaluated by asking the patient:

Explanation

Thinking can be evaluated by asking the patient to perform simple arithmetic functions in his head.

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42. The nurse is assessing a patient on IV phenytoin (Dilantin). Which assessment finding is the nurse concerned with?

Explanation

IV phenytoin can cause cardiac arrhythmias and hypotension, especially if given faster than 50 mg/min.

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43. The nurse is writing the care plan for a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) patient who has partial left-sided paralysis and is experiencing ataxia. Which intervention will be beneficial for this patient?

Explanation

The patient with ataxia has experienced a loss of balance or poor coordination; therefore, placing the call light on this patient’s right side and reminding her to call for help will best address her high risk for falling. Pureed foods and thickened liquids are necessary for the patient with dysphagia, and a communication board would assist a patient with dysarthria or aphasia.

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44. The nurse caring for an adult patient on the medical unit who has a seizure will document: (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

The family’s reaction to the seizure is not included in documentation of a seizure. All other options are significant observations to be included in the documentation of a seizure.

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45. The nurse can be proactive in reducing neurologic injuries by: (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

All options would be supportive of the reduction of CNS injury.

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46. The student nurse is planning care for a patient with a recent spinal cord injury. Which intervention indicates the need for further instruction regarding care of the patient with a spinal cord injury?

Explanation

Moving or positioning the patient with neurologic injury or surgery should not be delegated to unlicensed personnel. Following proper instruction, the UAP can assist the nurse with moving or repositioning the patient. Halo jackets must be kept fastened unless the patient is in a supine position in order to prevent sudden head movement. Bladder distention should be avoided to prevent infection or autonomic dysreflexia. Compression stockings are used to prevent deep vein thrombosis.

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47. The unconscious patient with a closed head injury is on mechanical ventilation. To improve brain perfusion through increased blood pressure, the CO2 level is maintained at _____ mm Hg.

Explanation

The carbon dioxide level is set to be maintained at 25 to 30 mm Hg to create vascular constriction, raise blood pressure, and perfuse the cerebrum.

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48. The nurse interprets the physician's finding of a grade of 2/5 on the Achilles tendon to mean what has occurred?

Explanation

A score of 2/5 is a normal grade. The Achilles tendon reflex evaluates the first and second sacral nerves.

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49. The nurse instructs a person taking phenytoin (Dilantin) that periodic blood tests will be necessary. What is the physician monitoring for?

Explanation

Periodic blood tests are recommended for people taking phenytoin to monitor for liver damage.

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50. The nurse reinforces the information given by the physician that endarterectomy as an intervention for stroke prevention is reserved for people who have carotid obstruction of more than:

Explanation

Endarterectomy is reserved for people with carotid obstruction of more than 60%.

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51. The nurse is aware that the older adult is more at risk for a cranial bleed following a head injury because the older adult has:

Explanation

Atrophy of the brain leaves increased intracranial space, allowing increased movement of the brain in the event of head trauma.

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52. The patient who suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) 3 days ago resulting in flaccid paralysis begins to flex his arm. The concerned family is instructed that this muscle activity may be related to:

Explanation

Muscle spasms occur several days after the spinal cord injury and are spinal recovery indicators. Concerned family should be reminded that spasms are not necessarily an indication of the return of motor function.

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53. To avoid stimulation of painful muscle spasms, the nurse will:

Explanation

Using the palms of the hands and not grasping the muscle will reduce the incidence of spasm. Log rolling and ROM may initiate spasms.

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54. The patient scheduled for a PET (positron emission tomography) scan of the brain asks if there is any special preparation for the test. The nurse correctly responds with which statements? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

During a PET scan, radioactive material is given through an IV and provides differing color in areas of cellular activity. A consent form is required because this is an invasive test, and tranquilizers and sedatives should be avoided because this PET scan is of brain activity. Telling the patient that the nurse is unsure does not instill confidence or meet the need of the patient.

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55. The patient presents in the health clinic with low back pain that radiates into the buttocks and below the knee. The nurse suspects which condition?

Explanation

Herniated disks typically cause compression on the sciatic nerve and allow the pain to radiate into the buttocks and leg. Muscle spasm in the lower back will result in back pain. There is no indication of spinal cord injury. Pain from sciatica does not involve back pain.

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56. When feeding a patient with dysphagia with a left-sided hemiplegia, how should the nurse position the patient?

Explanation

High Fowler’s is the most comfortable and safe position. Sitting upright at a table may prove stressful because of weakness and impaired balance.

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57. The nurse is completing a care plan for a stroke patient who is at risk for impaired physical mobility. Which interventions should the nurse include in the care plan? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

All options except reminding the patient to ambulate as much as possible are contributory to preventing falls.

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58. The nurse uses a visual aid to demonstrate how a coup-contrecoup injures the brain by: (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

In a coup-contrecoup injury, the brain moves forward, striking the anterior interior wall of the cranium, and moves back, striking the bony area opposite the site of the impact, causing two areas of injury.

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59. The patient reports intense intermittent headaches over the last 6 months that are preceded by specific symptoms. What symptom is the patient most likely experiencing?

Explanation

The headaches are most likely migraines. Scotoma (spots before the eyes) are the typical prodromal symptom of a migraine headache.

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60. The nurse is evaluating the patient to determine if adequate learning has occurred regarding care of lower back pain. The nurse determines no further teaching is required when observing which patient activities? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

The patient should carry items close to the center of the body rather than away from the center of the body. All other options demonstrated correct care of the lower back.

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61. The nurse is aware that absence (petit mal) seizures are difficult to detect because: (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

There is no loss of consciousness with a petit mal seizure. All other options are characteristics that make detection difficult.

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62. The nurse caring for a patient with autonomic dysreflexia assesses the patient for which conditions or situations? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

Bladder distention, constipation, wrinkled bed linens, and temperature changes are potential triggers for autonomic dysreflexia (AD) that the nurse should assess for. This condition causes a rapid increase in blood pressure.

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63. The nurse is aware that seizures may be caused by: (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

All options are potential causes of seizure.

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64. The nurse is aware that an epidural hematoma warrants immediate intervention based on which criteria? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

Bleeding is related to an arterial source. All other options are the complications of an epidural hematoma. An epidural hematoma is a medical emergency.

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65. The nurse describes a concussion as a closed head injury in which:

Explanation

A concussion is a closed head injury in which there is a brief disruption of consciousness, amnesia, and subsequent headaches that may last for several weeks.

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66. After an older adult falls, the nurse suspects the development of a subdural hematoma based on which assessment findings? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

Increasing irritability and complaint of headache as well as changing level of consciousness are signs of increasing intracranial pressure. Seizures and staggering gait are not specifically indicative of subdural hematoma.

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67. The nurse is caring for a patient who has a complete transection of the cord at C7. The patient asks the nurse what functions he will be able to perform. The nurse responds that the patient will most likely be able to perform which activities? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

The patient with an injury at C7 does not have full control of all digits. The third finger is the most functional. With physical and occupational therapy, the patient may be able to perform all other functions listed.

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68. The FOUR (Full Outline of UnResponsiveness) tool is based on the assessment of the status of the: (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

Reflex response is not part of the assessment tool.

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69. The nurse performs a reflex test on a newly admitted adult patient. The nurse runs a tongue blade along the sole of the foot and the patient responds with the great toe bending backward (upward) and the smaller toes fanning outward. The nurse suspects the patient may be suffering from what? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

This response in the adult indicates a positive Babinski reflex, indicative of an abnormality in the motor control pathways leading from the cerebral cortex, or from the influence of chemical substances. Hypoxemia, damage to the PNS, and trauma to the hypothalamus would not cause a positive Babinski reflex.

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70. The loss of neurons in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) of the older adult will cause the older adult to take longer to: (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

Recuperation and response times are lengthened with the loss of neurons from the ANS. The other options have to do with loss of strength and mentation.

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71. The nurse is educating a patient about his cluster headaches. The nurse is correct when stating that cluster headaches may be accompanied by which signs or symptoms? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

Cluster headaches may accompanied by hypertension rather than hypotension. All other options are signs and symptoms of a cluster headache.

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72. The patient with a right-sided paralysis from a stroke becomes frustrated with attempting to self-feed. He throws the spoon at the nurse and begins to cry. What nursing actions would be best? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

An incident report would not be necessary unless the nurse or someone else was injured. All other options are supportive to the rehabilitation of the stroke patient.

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73. The nurse documents all the signs of epidural hematoma in a patient with a closed head injury, which are: (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

Raccoon eyes (periorbital ecchymosis), bruising behind the ears, and nausea and vomiting are some of the typical signs of epidural hematoma.

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74. To help prevent aspiration while feeding a patient who has a right-sided paralysis, the nurse includes which interventions? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

Drinking through a straw rather than sipping from a cup increases the risk for aspiration. All other options will reduce the risk of aspiration in a stroke victim.

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The vital sign assessment of a person with a head injury was...
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The nurse is caring for a patient who recently suffered a...
The nurse caring for a patient with an epidural hematoma suspects...
The reflex that indicates an abnormality in the motor control pathways...
The nurse requesting the patient to stick out the tongue and move it...
The anxious mother of an adolescent who sustained a spinal injury...
The nurse notes that the Glasgow Coma Scale rating made on the patient...
What intervention by the nurse would most encourage self-feeding in a...
The nurse is aware that a key sign of a brain tumor is:
The nurse on a rehabilitation unit is caring for a stroke patient who...
The nurse assesses the level of consciousness (LOC) of a patient with...
In assessing the patient with a significant right-sided closed head...
The patient with brain tumor–related hydrocephalus is to have a...
Following a craniotomy for the removal of a brain tumor, the patient...
The patient who suffered a CVA has developed agnosia. Which...
In the event of autonomic dysreflexia (AD) in the patient with a...
The nurse explains that a reflex is a simple automatic response...
The crossed arms of the examiner when assessing muscle strength in a...
When turning the patient who is in Crutchfield tongs traction, the...
The patient with a suspected subdural hematoma is on an IV drip of...
The nurse is caring for a patient with bacterial meningitis. What will...
The patient had a carotid ultrasound that showed a 40% obstruction...
A patient was recently diagnosed as having Bell's palsy. Which nursing...
The dysarthric patient seated in the dining room of the long-term care...
The emergency room nurse assessing clear drainage from the nose of a...
The nurse is providing teaching to a patient newly diagnosed with...
The nurse may record a positive Romberg's test if during the test, the...
The most beneficial and safe positioning of an unconscious patient who...
The nurse is performing a neurologic assessment on a newly admitted...
A student nurse questions the nurse about the difference between a...
The nurse assessing an 80-year-old attributes the slowed knee jerk...
The assessment of a patient's ability to think can be evaluated by...
The nurse is assessing a patient on IV phenytoin (Dilantin). Which...
The nurse is writing the care plan for a cerebrovascular accident...
The nurse caring for an adult patient on the medical unit who has a...
The nurse can be proactive in reducing neurologic injuries by: (Select...
The student nurse is planning care for a patient with a recent spinal...
The unconscious patient with a closed head injury is on mechanical...
The nurse interprets the physician's finding of a grade of 2/5 on the...
The nurse instructs a person taking phenytoin (Dilantin) that periodic...
The nurse reinforces the information given by the physician that...
The nurse is aware that the older adult is more at risk for a cranial...
The patient who suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) 3 days ago...
To avoid stimulation of painful muscle spasms, the nurse will:
The patient scheduled for a PET (positron emission tomography) scan of...
The patient presents in the health clinic with low back pain that...
When feeding a patient with dysphagia with a left-sided hemiplegia,...
The nurse is completing a care plan for a stroke patient who is at...
The nurse uses a visual aid to demonstrate how a coup-contrecoup...
The patient reports intense intermittent headaches over the last 6...
The nurse is evaluating the patient to determine if adequate learning...
The nurse is aware that absence (petit mal) seizures are difficult to...
The nurse caring for a patient with autonomic dysreflexia assesses the...
The nurse is aware that seizures may be caused by: (Select all that...
The nurse is aware that an epidural hematoma warrants immediate...
The nurse describes a concussion as a closed head injury in which:
After an older adult falls, the nurse suspects the development of a...
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a complete transection of...
The FOUR (Full Outline of UnResponsiveness) tool is based on the...
The nurse performs a reflex test on a newly admitted adult patient....
The loss of neurons in the autonomic nervous system (ANS) of the older...
The nurse is educating a patient about his cluster headaches. The...
The patient with a right-sided paralysis from a stroke becomes...
The nurse documents all the signs of epidural hematoma in a patient...
To help prevent aspiration while feeding a patient who has a...
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