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Neurology HW Questions and Correct
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A client is admitted to the emergency department after experiencing a
seizure. Which action would the nurse take first?
A. Ask the emergency provider for a prophylactic anticonvulsant.
B.Obtain a history of seizure type and incidence.
C.Ask the client to remove any dentures and eyeglasses.
D.Observe the client for increased restlessness and agitation.
Ans: B.Obtain a history of seizure type and incidence.
Which statement by the nurse reflects teaching for a client recently
initiated on anticonvulsants? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.
A. 'It is important to take the medication at the same time every day
with meals.'
B. 'It is important to not drink excessive amounts of caffeine-
containing beverages or alcohol.'
C. 'Avoid driving or hazardous activities until any side effects such as
drowsiness can be determined.'
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D. 'Some anticonvulsants interfere with vitamin and mineral
absorption, so you may need a supplement.'
E. 'Oral hygiene, such as gum massage and tooth brushing, is
important to combat the gingival hyperplasia that some anticonvulsant
medication can cause.'
Ans: A,B,C,D & E
Status epilepticus develops in an adolescent with a seizure disorder
who is taking antiseizure medication. Which reason would the nurse
identify as the most common reason for the development of status
epilepticus?
A. The provider failed to account for a growth spurt.
B. The amount prescribed is insufficient to cover activities.
C. The prescribed antiseizure medication probably is not taken
consistently.
D. The client is prescribed a medication that is ineffective in preventing
seizures
Ans: C. The prescribed antiseizure medication probably is not
taken consistently.
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A client has a tonic-clonic seizure caused by an overdose of aspirin.
Which action would the nurse take next?
A. Check reflexes every 2 hours.
B. Insert a urinary retention catheter.
C. Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes.
D. Prepare a setup for a central venous pressure (CVP) line
Ans: C. Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes.
During the admission process, the client reports heavy alcohol use for
at least one year. What effect does the nurse anticipate the
hospitalized client will experience when alcohol consumption stops?
A. Bradycardia
B. Somnolence
C. Withdrawal
D. Tachypne
Ans: C. Withdrawal
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The nurse is preparing to administer newly prescribed intravenous
phenytoin to a client. When reviewing the client's medical record,
which prescription should the nurse question?
A. Continuous infusion of dextrose 5% in 0.9% saline
B. NPH insulin 40 units before meals
C. Labetalol 100 mg orally twice per day Your Answer
D. Ketorolac 15 mg IV push as needed for pain
Ans: A. Continuous infusion of dextrose 5% in 0.9% saline
The nursing is preparing to administer phenytoin IV push to a client.
The client has dextrose 5% in water infusing continuously. Which
action is appropriate?
A. Pinch the line above the infusion port during the administration
B. Hold the medication and collaborate with the provider prior to
administration
C. Stop the infusion and flush the port with normal saline prior to
administration
D. Ask the pharmacy to mix the medication into an IV piggyback (IVPB)
infusion
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Neurology HW Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
A client is admitted to the emergency department after experiencing a
seizure. Which action would the nurse take first?
A. Ask the emergency provider for a prophylactic anticonvulsant.
B.Obtain a history of seizure type and incidence.
C.Ask the client to remove any dentures and eyeglasses.
D.Observe the client for increased restlessness and agitation.
Ans: B.Obtain a history of seizure type and incidence.
Which statement by the nurse reflects teaching for a client recently
initiated on anticonvulsants? Select all that apply. One, some, or all
responses may be correct.
A. 'It is important to take the medication at the same time every day
with meals.'
B. 'It is important to not drink excessive amounts of caffeine-
containing beverages or alcohol.'
C. 'Avoid driving or hazardous activities until any side effects such as
drowsiness can be determined.'
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D. 'Some anticonvulsants interfere with vitamin and mineral
absorption, so you may need a supplement.'
E. 'Oral hygiene, such as gum massage and tooth brushing, is
important to combat the gingival hyperplasia that some anticonvulsant
medication can cause.'
Ans: A,B,C,D & E
Status epilepticus develops in an adolescent with a seizure disorder
who is taking antiseizure medication. Which reason would the nurse
identify as the most common reason for the development of status
epilepticus?
A. The provider failed to account for a growth spurt.
B. The amount prescribed is insufficient to cover activities.
C. The prescribed antiseizure medication probably is not taken
consistently.
D. The client is prescribed a medication that is ineffective in preventing
seizures
Ans: C. The prescribed antiseizure medication probably is not
taken consistently.
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A client has a tonic-clonic seizure caused by an overdose of aspirin.
Which action would the nurse take next?
A. Check reflexes every 2 hours.
B. Insert a urinary retention catheter.
C. Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes.
D. Prepare a setup for a central venous pressure (CVP) line
Ans: C. Monitor vital signs every 15 minutes.
During the admission process, the client reports heavy alcohol use for
at least one year. What effect does the nurse anticipate the
hospitalized client will experience when alcohol consumption stops?
A. Bradycardia
B. Somnolence
C. Withdrawal
D. Tachypne
Ans: C. Withdrawal
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The nurse is preparing to administer newly prescribed intravenous
phenytoin to a client. When reviewing the client's medical record,
which prescription should the nurse question?
A. Continuous infusion of dextrose 5% in 0.9% saline
B. NPH insulin 40 units before meals
C. Labetalol 100 mg orally twice per day Your Answer
D. Ketorolac 15 mg IV push as needed for pain
Ans: A. Continuous infusion of dextrose 5% in 0.9% saline
The nursing is preparing to administer phenytoin IV push to a client.
The client has dextrose 5% in water infusing continuously. Which
action is appropriate?
A. Pinch the line above the infusion port during the administration
B. Hold the medication and collaborate with the provider prior to
administration
C. Stop the infusion and flush the port with normal saline prior to
administration
D. Ask the pharmacy to mix the medication into an IV piggyback (IVPB)
infusion
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