PN Online Practice Neurologic PA
1.A nurse is caring for a client who has a leaking cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following is an
expected finding that is most often initially manifested?
A. Inability to speak for 30 min
B. Sudden severe headache
C. A loss of bowel and bladder control
D. Inability to move left or right extremities
2.After a client sustains a complete spinal cord transection injury, the provider tells the family
that the client has paraplegia. The family asks the nurse exactly what this term means. Which
of the following responses is appropriate?
A. He cannot move his lower body and legs.
B. He cannot move from the neck down.
C. His lower body and legs are extremely weak.
D. He has temporarily lost motor and sensory functions below the waist.
3.A nurse is planning care for an infant following a surgical procedure. Which of the following
pain rating scales should the nurse use to determine the infant’s level of pain?
A. FACES
B. OUCHER
C. Nursing Assessment of Pain Inventory
D. Word-Graphic Rating Scale
4.A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings is a
manifestation of this diagnosis?
A. Hypertension
B. Bounding peripheral pulses
C. Tachycardia
D. Hypothermia
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5.A nursing is caring for a client who has aphasia following a stroke. A family member asks the nurse
how she should communicate with the client. Which of the following is an appropriate response by
the nurse?
A. "Incorporate nonverbal cues in the conversation."
B. "Ask multiple choice questions as part of the conversation."
C. "Use a higher-pitched tone of voice when speaking."
D. "Use simple child-like statements when speaking."
6.A nurse is caring for a client with a suspected diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The provider
prescribes a Tensilon challenge test. Which of the following findings indicates the test is positive?
A. A “pill-rolling” tremor appears.
B. Muscle contractions become progressively stronger.
C. Electrical charge in the muscle increases in intensity.
D. Muscle strength shows no change.
7.A nurse is assisting in planning care for a client who is being treated for acute phencyclidine
(PCP) intoxication. Which of the following should the nurse suggest for inclusion in the plan of
care?
A. Monitor for autonomic hyperactivity.
B. Assess for elevation of vital signs.
C. Implement suicide precautions.
D. Maintain ready access to naloxone. (Narcan)
8.A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Identify the sequence the nurse should
follow. (Move the steps of care for the client on the left into the box on the right, placing them in
the order of performance. All steps must be used.)
A. Loosen restrictive clothing.
B. Reorient and reassure client.
C. Note time and call for help.
D. Position client safely.
E. Determining precipitating trigger.
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1.A nurse is caring for a client who has a leaking cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following is an
expected finding that is most often initially manifested?
A. Inability to speak for 30 min
B. Sudden severe headache
C. A loss of bowel and bladder control
D. Inability to move left or right extremities
2.After a client sustains a complete spinal cord transection injury, the provider tells the family
that the client has paraplegia. The family asks the nurse exactly what this term means. Which
of the following responses is appropriate?
A. He cannot move his lower body and legs.
B. He cannot move from the neck down.
C. His lower body and legs are extremely weak.
D. He has temporarily lost motor and sensory functions below the waist.
3.A nurse is planning care for an infant following a surgical procedure. Which of the following
pain rating scales should the nurse use to determine the infant’s level of pain?
A. FACES
B. OUCHER
C. Nursing Assessment of Pain Inventory
D. Word-Graphic Rating Scale
4.A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings is a
manifestation of this diagnosis?
A. Hypertension
B. Bounding peripheral pulses
C. Tachycardia
D. Hypothermia
Created Page
on:12/10/2018
This study source was downloaded by 100000840858457 from CourseHero.com on 02-17-2022 12:43:37 GMT -06:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/70476959/ATI-Neurology-PApdf/
, PN Online Practice Neurologic PA
5.A nursing is caring for a client who has aphasia following a stroke. A family member asks the nurse
how she should communicate with the client. Which of the following is an appropriate response by
the nurse?
A. "Incorporate nonverbal cues in the conversation."
B. "Ask multiple choice questions as part of the conversation."
C. "Use a higher-pitched tone of voice when speaking."
D. "Use simple child-like statements when speaking."
6.A nurse is caring for a client with a suspected diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The provider
prescribes a Tensilon challenge test. Which of the following findings indicates the test is positive?
A. A “pill-rolling” tremor appears.
B. Muscle contractions become progressively stronger.
C. Electrical charge in the muscle increases in intensity.
D. Muscle strength shows no change.
7.A nurse is assisting in planning care for a client who is being treated for acute phencyclidine
(PCP) intoxication. Which of the following should the nurse suggest for inclusion in the plan of
care?
A. Monitor for autonomic hyperactivity.
B. Assess for elevation of vital signs.
C. Implement suicide precautions.
D. Maintain ready access to naloxone. (Narcan)
8.A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Identify the sequence the nurse should
follow. (Move the steps of care for the client on the left into the box on the right, placing them in
the order of performance. All steps must be used.)
A. Loosen restrictive clothing.
B. Reorient and reassure client.
C. Note time and call for help.
D. Position client safely.
E. Determining precipitating trigger.
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on:12/10/2018
This study source was downloaded by 100000840858457 from CourseHero.com on 02-17-2022 12:43:37 GMT -06:00
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