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ECCO Caring for Patients with Neurologic Disorders Part 2 patient who fell and sustained a traumatic brain injury is admitted. The patient is unconscious and has a GCS score of 6. Which of these is the main priority? Endotracheal intubation Which of the following patient is at greatest risk for development of an aSAH? A patient: Who uses methamphetamine. A patient with a history of hypertension reports nausea, "a terrible headache," and numbness and weakness of the right arm and leg. What neu...

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4 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A

NurseHenny

A 5-month-old boy, a former 28-week-premature infant, is being evaluated in your practice because of a concern about delayed motor development. In formulating the differential diagnosis, you keep in mind that spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by: a. Increased deep tendon reflexes and sustained clonus b. Dystonic posturing c. Abnormal involuntary movements d. Nystagmus correct answers a. Increased deep tendon reflexes and sustained clonus *In spastic CP, a lowered reflex threshold ...

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16 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

SirAnton

Med-Surg: Neurologic Disorders Questions and Answers Updated 2026

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22 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

STUDYPRIME01

Download the Medical-Surgical Nursing: Neurologic Disorders Questions & Study Guide PDF for 2026–2027, a comprehensive exam preparation resource for nursing students. This study guide features exam-style questions with verified answers covering key neurologic conditions such as stroke, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and intracranial pressure disorders.

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18 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

EDUProf

Neurologic Disorders Ophthalmologic & CNS Concepts - Exam

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11 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

GradeProfessor

Med-Surg: Neurologic Disorders Questions with 100% Verified Correct Answers 2025 Which area of the brain is responsible for coordinating movement? a. Medulla b. Cerebellum c. Occipital lobe d. Temporal lobe - Correct Answer b. Cerebellum The nurse is performing a neurologic exam on an elderly patient. Which finding is normal? a. Balance problems b. Absent reflexes c.Dilated pupils d. Jerky eye movements - Correct Answer d. Jerky eye movements A patient is experiencing decreased r...

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22 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

Winfred

Caring for Clients with Neurologic Disorders Timby Chapter 37 Exam Questions And Answers (Guaranteed A+) Increased Intracranial Pressure- Cranium: % brain % blood % cerebrospinal fluid - Answer80% Brain 10% Blood 10% Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Monro-Kellie Hypothesis - Answerif one or more cranium contents increase significantly without a decreased in either or both of the other two, incranial pressure becomes elevated. Values to Know - Normals: Intracranial Pressure (ICP) - Answer5...

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13 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

Everly

ECCO Caring for Patients with Neurologic Disorders Part 1 Your patient blinks and can move eyes up and down. Respirations are irregular with periods of apnea; gag reflex and motor movement of extremities are absent. What is your highest priority intervention? Secure the airway A patient is admitted with a subarachnoid hemorrhage. She is restless and agitated, and complaining of an ongoing headache 10/10. Which of the following changes in signs and symptoms requires an immediate call to the prov...

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4 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A

NurseHenny

Which area of the brain is responsible for coordinating movement? a. Medulla b. Cerebellum c. Occipital lobe d. Temporal lobe correct answers b. Cerebellum The nurse is performing a neurologic exam on an elderly patient. Which finding is normal? a. Balance problems b. Absent reflexes c.Dilated pupils d. Jerky eye movements correct answers d. Jerky eye movements A patient is experiencing decreased responsiveness and lack of spontaneous motor activity. What term would the nurse use ...

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14 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

SirAnton