Chapter 35; Assessment of Neurological Function
Chapter 35: Assessment of Neurological Function
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1. The nurse recognizes that patients with major changes A
in personality most likely have damage in which lobe
of the brain?
A. Frontal
B. Occipital
C. Parietal
D. Temporal
2. The nurse correlates which responses as associated AD
with the sympathetic nervous system? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Increased heart rate
B. Decreased respiratory rate
C. Increase in peristalsis
D. Dilated bronchioles
E. Decreased heart rate
3. A nurse is performing the initial interview of a patient ABD
presenting to the clinic because of neurological com-
plaints. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Assessment of physical appearance
B. Comprehensive medication list review
C. Reassurance that all will be okay
D. Review of alcohol and drug use
E. Review of risks may be reflexive and not a true re-
sponse.
4. A patient is scheduled for an emergency CT scan be- A
cause of symptoms of a stroke. The nurse recognizes
which of the following as true about the findings of the
CT scan?
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Chapter 35: Assessment of Neurological Function
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_7itokg
1. The nurse recognizes that patients with major changes A
in personality most likely have damage in which lobe
of the brain?
A. Frontal
B. Occipital
C. Parietal
D. Temporal
2. The nurse correlates which responses as associated AD
with the sympathetic nervous system? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Increased heart rate
B. Decreased respiratory rate
C. Increase in peristalsis
D. Dilated bronchioles
E. Decreased heart rate
3. A nurse is performing the initial interview of a patient ABD
presenting to the clinic because of neurological com-
plaints. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Assessment of physical appearance
B. Comprehensive medication list review
C. Reassurance that all will be okay
D. Review of alcohol and drug use
E. Review of risks may be reflexive and not a true re-
sponse.
4. A patient is scheduled for an emergency CT scan be- A
cause of symptoms of a stroke. The nurse recognizes
which of the following as true about the findings of the
CT scan?
1/4
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