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1. To what does the neural synapse ANS: D
refer? Smooth, coordinated transmission must travel from
a. Length of time it takes for afferent one neuron to another across the neural synapse.
neurons to carry impulses to the
central nervous system (CNS) DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 436 OBJ:
b. Length of time it takes for efferent N/A
neurons to carry impulses to the TOP: Anatomy and Physiology of the Central
motor neurons Nervous System (CNS)
c. Space between the axons and the KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
dendrites of a neuron
d. Space between the axons of one
neuron and the dendrites of the next
2. An older adult patient is ANS: D
experiencing extreme stress related Stress stimulates the fight-or-flight reaction with
to an admission to the hospital. What the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine,
should the nurse expect the patient which causes increased heart rate and BP, reduced
to demonstrate? peristalsis, and pupil dilation.
a. Decreased heart rate
b. Decreased blood pressure (BP) DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 438-
c. Irregular respiration 440 OBJ: 1
d. Dilation of the pupils TOP: Effects of Sympathetic Nervous System
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
, 3. Which neurologic finding would ANS: C
be considered abnormal in an 88- Dizziness and vertigo, although common, are
year-old patient? considered abnormal.
a. Slow papillary response to light
b. Jerky eye movements DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 439
c. Dizziness and problems with OBJ: 1
balance TOP: Age-Related Neurologic Changes KEY:
d. Absence of the Achilles tendon Nursing Process Step: Assessment
jerk
4. What is the most reliable indicator ANS: D
of neurologic status? The ability to respond readily and correctly to
a. Blood pressure person, place, and time is good evidence of intact
b. Pulse rate sensorium.
c. Temperature
d. Level of consciousness DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 443 OBJ: 3
TOP: Neurologic Assessment KEY: Nursing Process
Step: Assessment
5. A patient is stuporous but reacts ANS: C
by withdrawing from painful stimuli. A stuporous patient who reacts to pain is
What term is most appropriate for semicomatose. The patient with no reaction to pain
this patient? is comatose.
a. Comatose
b. Lethargic DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 443 OBJ: 3
c. Semicomatose TOP: Neurologic Assessment KEY: Nursing Process
d. Somnolent Step: Assessment
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Terms in this set (32)
1. To what does the neural synapse ANS: D
refer? Smooth, coordinated transmission must travel from
a. Length of time it takes for afferent one neuron to another across the neural synapse.
neurons to carry impulses to the
central nervous system (CNS) DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 436 OBJ:
b. Length of time it takes for efferent N/A
neurons to carry impulses to the TOP: Anatomy and Physiology of the Central
motor neurons Nervous System (CNS)
c. Space between the axons and the KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
dendrites of a neuron
d. Space between the axons of one
neuron and the dendrites of the next
2. An older adult patient is ANS: D
experiencing extreme stress related Stress stimulates the fight-or-flight reaction with
to an admission to the hospital. What the release of epinephrine and norepinephrine,
should the nurse expect the patient which causes increased heart rate and BP, reduced
to demonstrate? peristalsis, and pupil dilation.
a. Decreased heart rate
b. Decreased blood pressure (BP) DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 438-
c. Irregular respiration 440 OBJ: 1
d. Dilation of the pupils TOP: Effects of Sympathetic Nervous System
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
, 3. Which neurologic finding would ANS: C
be considered abnormal in an 88- Dizziness and vertigo, although common, are
year-old patient? considered abnormal.
a. Slow papillary response to light
b. Jerky eye movements DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: p. 439
c. Dizziness and problems with OBJ: 1
balance TOP: Age-Related Neurologic Changes KEY:
d. Absence of the Achilles tendon Nursing Process Step: Assessment
jerk
4. What is the most reliable indicator ANS: D
of neurologic status? The ability to respond readily and correctly to
a. Blood pressure person, place, and time is good evidence of intact
b. Pulse rate sensorium.
c. Temperature
d. Level of consciousness DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 443 OBJ: 3
TOP: Neurologic Assessment KEY: Nursing Process
Step: Assessment
5. A patient is stuporous but reacts ANS: C
by withdrawing from painful stimuli. A stuporous patient who reacts to pain is
What term is most appropriate for semicomatose. The patient with no reaction to pain
this patient? is comatose.
a. Comatose
b. Lethargic DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 443 OBJ: 3
c. Semicomatose TOP: Neurologic Assessment KEY: Nursing Process
d. Somnolent Step: Assessment
