LPN MED SURGE NEURO QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+

The nurse is caring for a client with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux). The care plan for this client reflects the client's problem eating due to jaw pain. To assist the client in meeting the adequate nutritional needs, what should the nurse suggest? A)Take small meals of nutrient and calorie-dense food. B) Increase the intake of calcium and proteins. C) Include additional servings of fruits and raw vegetables. D) Include fish, liver, and chicken in diet. - Take small meals of nutrient and calorie-dense food An older client complains of a constant headache. A physical examination shows papilledema. What may the symptoms indicate in this client? A) Epilepsy B) Trigeminal neuralgia C) Hypostatic pneumonia D) Brain tumor - Brain tumor A client you are caring for experiences a seizure. What would be a priority nursing action? Restrain the client during the seizure. Insert a tongue blade between the teeth. Protect the client from injury. Suction the mouth during the convulsion. - protect client from injury You are the nurse caring for a client with Guillain-BarrÈ syndrome (GBS). The client also has an ascending paralysis. Knowing the potential complications of the disorder, what should you keep always ready at the bedside? A) Nebulizer and thermometer B) Intubation tray and suction apparatus C) Blood pressure apparatus D) Incentive spirometer - Intubation tray and suction apparatus The critical care nurse is caring for a client with bacterial meningitis. The client has developed cerebral vasculitis and increased ICP. What neurologic sequelae might this client develop? A) Damage to the nerves that facilitate vision and hearing B) Damage to the vagal nerve C) Damage to the olfactory nerve D) Damage to the facial nerve - Damage to the nerves that facilitate vision and hearing The nurse is caring for a client hospitalized with a severe exacerbation of myasthenia gravis. When administering medications to this client, what is a priority nursing action? A) Assess client's reaction to new medication schedule. B) Administer medications at exact intervals ordered. C) Document medication given and dose. D) Give client plenty of fluids with medications. - Administer medications at exact intervals ordered. A client diagnosed with Huntington's disease has developed severe depression. What would be most important for the nurse to assess for? A) Loss of bowel and bladder control B) Choreiform movements C) Suicidal ideations D) Emotional apathy - Suicidal ideation A 50-year-old client is exhibiting progressive signs of Huntington's disease. The client verbalizes a wish to die and has become withdrawn. Poor appetite is noted, sleep pattern is disturbed, and the choreiform movements are worsening. Which nursing diagnosis best reflects the needs of this client? A) Impaired Home Maintenance B) Altered Nutrition C) Hopelessness D) Disturbed Sleep Pattern - Hopelessness A client is exhibiting signs of increasing intracranial pressure (ICP). Which intravenous solution (IV) would the nurse anticipate hanging? A) Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) B) Half-normal saline (0.45% NSS) C) One-third normal saline (0.33% NSS) D) Mannitol (Osmitrol) - Mannitol (Osmitrol) A client presents to the walk in clinic complaining of a migraine. The patient is prescribed an antileptic. What should the nurse suggest to the client? - Use caution while driving or performing hazardous activity. Client experienced TIA and presents with carotid bruits. Which is priority action to be taken by nurse following bilateral carotid endarterectomy? - anticipate for endotracheal intubation