Nur 211 / Nur211 Neurological Disorders Exam. Questions With Verified Answers.

32. The client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Guillain Barre' syndrome. The nurse inquires during the nursing admission interview if the client has a history of: Seizures or trauma to the brain Meningitis during the last 5 years Back injury or trauma to the spinal cord Respiratory or gastrointestinal infection during the past month 33. A client is admitted to a hospital with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The initial blood glucose level is 950 mg/dl. A continuous IV infusion of regular insulin is initiated, along with rehydration with IV NS. The blood sugar is now 240 mg/dl. The nurse would next prepare to administer which of the following? Ampule of 50% dextrose NPH insulin subcutaneously IV fluids containing 5% dextrose Phenytoin (Dilantin) for the prevention of seizures 34. The nurse is evaluating the status of the client who had a craniotomy 3 days ago. The nurse would suspect that the client is developing meningitis as a complication of the surgery if the client exhibits: A negative Kernig sign Absence of nuchal rigidity A positive Brudzinski sign A Glasgow coma scale score of 15 35. The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with a halo device. The nurse determines that the client needs further instruction if the client states that he or she will: Use a straw to drink Drive only during the daytime Use caution because the device alters balance Wash the skin daily under the lamb's wool liner of the vest 36. The nurse is caring for a client who takes phenytoin (Dilantin) for seizures. During the assessment, the nurse notes the client also takes birth control pills. Which teaching should the nurse include? It is not important to take this medication as prescribed If you are having stomach upset you may stop taking your medicine There is a potential for decreased effectiveness of birth control pills with phenytoin There is an increased risk of thrombophlebitis while taking phenytoin