Spatial neglect Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

1. A nurse is caring for a client who who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere. Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect? A. Difficulty reading Rationale: The left hemisphere is the center for language, mathematic skills and thinking analytically. A client who is unable to read following a stroke would have involvement of the left hemisphere. B. Inability to recognize his family members Rationale: The right hemisphere is involved with visual and spati...

Acute Neurologic Disorders Wernicke's Area correct answer: damage to the Wernicke's area causes RECEPTIVE DYSPHASIA "the understanding and receiving" Brocca's Speech Area correct answer: damage to Brocc'a Speech Area causes EXPRESSIVE APHASIA or DYSPHASIA "can't express in meaningful ways" Left Hemisphere Damage correct answer: -impaired logic -impaired ANALYTICAL SKILLS -impairs LOSS OF INTELLECT (intelligence) -impaired/loss of communication skills Right Hemisphere Da...

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client following an upper gastrointestinal series with barium contrast. Which of the following information should the nurse provide? - ANSWER- Increase fluid intake Rationale: Increasing fluid intake will help to prevent constipation. Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to increase fluid intake to facilitate the elimination of the barium used during the test. A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is ...

In infant development, which comes first: bilaterality or unilaterality? - correct answer precedes unilaterality in infant development When does hand dominance begin to develop? - correct answer Hand dominance begins to develop at 3 to 6 years, and is not fully defined until 6 years Can someone with receptive aphasia participate in sensory testing? - correct answer Individuals with this disorder cannot comprehend spoken or written words or symbols. Individuals cannot understand verba...

ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Practice 2019 A 100%Correct Questions and Revised Answers. A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. The client is experiencing excessive stools. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication? (ANS - Hypokalemia Rationale: Lactulose works by stimulating the production of excess stores to rid the body of excess ammonia. These excessive stores can result in a hypo kalemia and de...

In infant development which comes first: bilaterality or unilaterality? - Answer- __________ precedes unilaterality in infant development When does hand dominance begin to develop? - Answer- Hand dominance begins to develop at 3 to 6 years and is not fully defined until 6 years Can someone with receptive aphasia participate in sensory testing? - Answer- Individuals with this disorder cannot comprehend spoken or written words or symbols. Individuals cannot understand verbal directions...

A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. The client is experiencing excessive stools. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication? - correct answer Hypokalemia Rationale: Lactulose works by stimulating the production of excess stores to rid the body of excess ammonia. These excessive stores can result in a hypo kalemia and dehydration. A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema and is receiving me...

A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. The client is experiencing excessive stools. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication? - Hypokalemia A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema and is receiving mechanical ventilation. The client appears anxious and restless, and the high-pressure alarm is sounding. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Instruct the client to allow...

Loss of visual fields in the left half of each eye - Answer- Left Homonymous hemianopsia is evidenced by: a.Loss of visual fields in the left half of each eye b. Significant right sided neglect c. Loss of visual fields in the nasal half of the left eye d. Spatial perceptual deficits Pocketing of food and wet voice during meals. - Answer- Which requires a swallowing evaluation? a. Pocketing of food and wet voice during meals b. Temperature elevation shortly after eating c. Increased th...

ATI RN Medical Surgical Online Practice Assessment 2019 A. With Complete Solution. A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. The client is experiencing excessive stools. Which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication? Hypokalemia Rationale: Lactulose works by stimulating the production of excess stores to rid the body of excess ammonia. These excessive stores can result in a hypo kalemia and dehydration. A n...