NSG 121 Health Assessment Exam 4 questions & answers

NSG 121 Health Assessment Exam 4Purpose of Frontal Lobe - correct answer Cognitive Memory Judgment Arithmetic Abstract thinking Parietal Lobe is Responsible For - correct answer Sensory Recognition Object Size & Shape Speech Temporal Lobe is Responsible For - correct answer Hearing What is the function of the cerebellum? - correct answer Balance What is the midbrain responsible for? - correct answer Sends messages to and from the brain What does the spinal cord do as far as message transmission is concerned? - correct answer Carries neuron signals from midbrain to the body What is the brainstem responsible for? - correct answer Controls essential respiratory and cardiac functions T/F When there is damage to spinal column and nerves, the brain is unable to send messages to initiate muscle contraction at or below level of injury. - correct answer True T/F Type 2 diabetes is a modifiable risk factor - correct answer True Who has the highest risk for stroke when looking at cultural groups? - correct answer African American Why is dysphasia a concern after a stroke? - correct answer Patient is at risk for aspiration Where is Broca Area? - correct answer Frontal Lobe What is Broca Area Responsible For? - correct answer Responsible for written language and expressive aphasia, verbal expression How would you as a nurse communicate with a patient with injury to Broca area? - correct answer Visually White board Allow patient to express thoughts Damage to Wernicke Area: - correct answer Damage to Wernicke area will have trouble comprehending verbal and written language T/F Client with stupor describes someone who can respond to stimuli but will be slower to respond - correct answer False, that's drowsy. Stupor: Patient is unresponsive and can be aroused only briefly by vigorous, repeated stimulation. Assessment Steps for Level of Consciousness - correct answer Walk in Speak to them Touch them