Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab - Exam 3 Study Guide (2023/2024) - 200 MCQs with Answers

The answers are in bold. Good luck in your exam.

1. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with a newly diagnosed
stroke?

 a) Administering thrombolytic therapy

 b) Assessing for signs of increased intracranial pressure

 c) Maintaining a patent airway

 d) Initiating physical therapy

2. A patient with Parkinson's disease is experiencing bradykinesia. Which of the following best
describes this symptom?

 a) Slowness of movement

 b) Tremors at rest

 c) Muscle rigidity

 d) Postural instability

3. Which of the following is a common complication of a spinal cord injury?

 a) Pneumonia

 b) Pressure ulcers

 c) Autonomic dysreflexia

 d) All of the above

4. A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 10. This
indicates:

 a) Mild TBI

 b) Moderate TBI

 c) Severe TBI

 d) Coma

5. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with a seizure disorder?

 a) Protecting the patient from injury during a seizure

 b) Administering anti-seizure medications as needed

,  c) Educating the patient and family about seizure management

 d) All of the above

6. A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is experiencing an exacerbation. Which of the following
symptoms might they exhibit?

 a) Muscle weakness and spasticity

 b) Fatigue

 c) Visual disturbances

 d) All of the above

7. Which of the following is a key nursing intervention for a patient with myasthenia gravis?

 a) Administering medications on time to maintain muscle strength

 b) Encouraging bed rest to conserve energy

 c) Avoiding physical activity to prevent fatigue

 d) Monitoring for signs of infection

8. A patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome is experiencing ascending paralysis. Which of the following
is a priority nursing concern?

 a) Monitoring respiratory function

 b) Preventing skin breakdown

 c) Managing pain

 d) Providing emotional support

9. Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a cerebrovascular accident (CVA or stroke)?

 a) Hypertension

 b) Diabetes mellitus

 c) Atrial fibrillation

 d) All of the above

10. A patient with a stroke is experiencing dysphagia. Which of the following nursing interventions is
appropriate?

 a) Thickening liquids

,  b) Providing large meals

 c) Placing the patient in a supine position during meals

 d) Encouraging the patient to drink through a straw

11. A patient with a spinal cord injury at the level of T4 is at risk for which of the following
complications?

 a) Autonomic dysreflexia

 b) Neurogenic shock

 c) Both a and b

 d) Neither a nor b

12. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with a head injury?

 a) Maintaining a quiet environment

 b) Monitoring for changes in level of consciousness

 c) Providing adequate pain relief

 d) All of the above

13. A patient with a brain tumor is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the
following signs and symptoms would the nurse expect to observe?

 a) Headache

 b) Vomiting

 c) Decreased level of consciousness

 d) All of the above

14. Which of the following is a common medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease?

 a) Levodopa

 b) Donepezil (Aricept)

 c) Carbidopa

 d) Interferon beta-1a

15. A patient with epilepsy is experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following nursing
interventions is appropriate during the seizure?

,  a) Protecting the patient's head and airway

 b) Restraining the patient's limbs

 c) Placing a tongue blade in the patient's mouth

 d) Trying to stop the seizure

16. A patient with a history of migraines reports experiencing an aura. Which of the following best
describes an aura?

 a) A sudden, severe headache

 b) Sensory disturbances, such as flashing lights or blind spots, that precede a migraine

 c) Nausea and vomiting associated with a migraine

 d) Sensitivity to light and sound during a migraine

17. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention for a patient with meningitis?

 a) Administering antibiotics as prescribed

 b) Providing a quiet environment

 c) Monitoring for signs of increased intracranial pressure

 d) All of the above

18. A patient with Bell's palsy is experiencing facial paralysis. Which cranial nerve is affected in this
condition?

 a) Trigeminal nerve (CN V)

 b) Facial nerve (CN VII)

 c) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX)

 d) Vagus nerve (CN X)

19. Which of the following is a potential complication of Guillain-Barré syndrome?

 a) Respiratory failure

 b) Cardiac dysrhythmias

 c) Autonomic dysfunction

 d) All of the above