Neurological Disorders Practice Quiz #4 (30 Questions)
Neurological Disorders Practice Quiz #4 (30 Questions)
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1. 1. If a male client experienced a cerebrovascular acci- A. Body temperature con-
dent (CVA) that damaged the hypothalamus, the nurse trol.
would anticipate that the client has problems with:
A. Body temperature control.
B. Balance and equilibrium.
C. Visual acuity.
D. Thinking and reasoning.
2. 2. A female client admitted to an acute care facility C. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
after a car accident develops signs and symptoms of
increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The client is in-
tubated and placed on mechanical ventilation to help
reduce ICP. To prevent a further rise in ICP caused by
suctioning, the nurse anticipates administering which
drug endotracheally before suctioning?
A. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
B. Mannitol (Osmitrol)
C. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
D. Furosemide (Lasix)
3. 3. After striking his head on a tree while falling from a C. Perform a lumbar punc-
ladder, a young man age 18 is admitted to the emer- ture.
gency department. He's unconscious and his pupils
are nonreactive. Which intervention would be the most
dangerous for the client?
A. Give him a barbiturate.
B. Place him on mechanical ventilation.
C. Perform a lumbar puncture.
D. Elevate the head of his bed.
4. 4. When obtaining the health history from a male client A. Light flashes and
with retinal detachment, the nurse expects the client floaters in front of the eye.
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to report:
A. Light flashes and floaters in front of the eye.
B. A recent driving accident while changing lanes.
C. Headaches, nausea, and redness of the eyes.
D. Frequent episodes of double vision.
5. 5. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for a B. Ineffective airway clear-
client with Parkinson's crisis? ance
A. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
B. Ineffective airway clearance
C. Impaired urinary elimination
D. Risk for injury
6. 6. To encourage adequate nutritional intake for a A. Stay with the client and
female client with Alzheimer's disease, the nurse encourage him to eat.
should:
A. Stay with the client and encourage him to eat
.B. Help the client fill out his menu.
C. Give the client privacy during meals.
D. Fill out the menu for the client.
7. 7. The nurse is performing a mental status exami- C. Cerebral function
nation on a male client diagnosed with a subdural
hematoma. This test assesses which of the following?
A. Cerebellar function
B. Intellectual function
C. Cerebral function
D. Sensory function
8. 8. Shortly after admission to an acute care facility, a B. In 10 to 15 minutes
male client with a seizure disorder develops status
epilepticus. The physician orders diazepam (Valium) 10
mg I.V. stat. How soon can the nurse administer the
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Neurological Disorders Practice Quiz #4 (30 Questions)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_9g9f6x
1. 1. If a male client experienced a cerebrovascular acci- A. Body temperature con-
dent (CVA) that damaged the hypothalamus, the nurse trol.
would anticipate that the client has problems with:
A. Body temperature control.
B. Balance and equilibrium.
C. Visual acuity.
D. Thinking and reasoning.
2. 2. A female client admitted to an acute care facility C. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
after a car accident develops signs and symptoms of
increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The client is in-
tubated and placed on mechanical ventilation to help
reduce ICP. To prevent a further rise in ICP caused by
suctioning, the nurse anticipates administering which
drug endotracheally before suctioning?
A. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
B. Mannitol (Osmitrol)
C. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
D. Furosemide (Lasix)
3. 3. After striking his head on a tree while falling from a C. Perform a lumbar punc-
ladder, a young man age 18 is admitted to the emer- ture.
gency department. He's unconscious and his pupils
are nonreactive. Which intervention would be the most
dangerous for the client?
A. Give him a barbiturate.
B. Place him on mechanical ventilation.
C. Perform a lumbar puncture.
D. Elevate the head of his bed.
4. 4. When obtaining the health history from a male client A. Light flashes and
with retinal detachment, the nurse expects the client floaters in front of the eye.
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, Neurological Disorders Practice Quiz #4 (30 Questions)
Neurological Disorders Practice Quiz #4 (30 Questions)
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to report:
A. Light flashes and floaters in front of the eye.
B. A recent driving accident while changing lanes.
C. Headaches, nausea, and redness of the eyes.
D. Frequent episodes of double vision.
5. 5. Which nursing diagnosis takes highest priority for a B. Ineffective airway clear-
client with Parkinson's crisis? ance
A. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements
B. Ineffective airway clearance
C. Impaired urinary elimination
D. Risk for injury
6. 6. To encourage adequate nutritional intake for a A. Stay with the client and
female client with Alzheimer's disease, the nurse encourage him to eat.
should:
A. Stay with the client and encourage him to eat
.B. Help the client fill out his menu.
C. Give the client privacy during meals.
D. Fill out the menu for the client.
7. 7. The nurse is performing a mental status exami- C. Cerebral function
nation on a male client diagnosed with a subdural
hematoma. This test assesses which of the following?
A. Cerebellar function
B. Intellectual function
C. Cerebral function
D. Sensory function
8. 8. Shortly after admission to an acute care facility, a B. In 10 to 15 minutes
male client with a seizure disorder develops status
epilepticus. The physician orders diazepam (Valium) 10
mg I.V. stat. How soon can the nurse administer the
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