Med-Surg: Neurologic Disorders (with complete solutions)

Which area of the brain is responsible for coordinating movement? a. Medulla b. Cerebellum c. Occipital lobe d. Temporal lobe correct answers b. Cerebellum The nurse is performing a neurologic exam on an elderly patient. Which finding is normal? a. Balance problems b. Absent reflexes c.Dilated pupils d. Jerky eye movements correct answers d. Jerky eye movements A patient is experiencing decreased responsiveness and lack of spontaneous motor activity. What term would the nurse use to describe the patient's level of conscious? a. Stupor b. Somnolence c. Lethargy d. Comatose correct answers a. Stupor Which symptom is the earliest indication of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)? a. Changes in level of consciousness b. Change from normal to dilated pupil c. Altered motor function on side opposite from mass d. Increasing systolic blood pressure without change in diastolic reading correct answers a. Changes in level of consciousness A patient returned to the nursing unit after a lumbar puncture. In which position should the patient be placed after the procedure to avoid complications? a. Prone b. Supine c. Mid-Fowler d. High-Fowler correct answers b. Supine What is the most accurate reliable indicator of neurologic status? a. Vital signs b. Patient blood flow c. Pupillary evaluation d. Level of consciousness correct answers d. Level of consciousness The nurse is evaluating the patient using the Romberg test. What is the nurse assessing? a. Level of consciousness b. Cranial nerve function c. Coordination and balance d. Muscle strength correct answers c. Coordination and balance