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vSim Vernon Russell Pre-Quiz Exam | Nursing Fundamentals Preparation & Review

1. When taking a patient's health history, which of the following does the nurse identify as risk factors for having a stroke? (Select all that apply.) a. Hypertension b. Recent weight loss c. Smoking d. Asthma e. Diabetes mellitus a,c,e 2. The nurse has an order to complete neurochecks every four hours. Which assessments would the nurse include in the neurological examination? (Select all that apply.) a. Cranial nerves b. Range of motion c. Level of consciousness d. Sen...

The nurse is caring for a patient who is suspected of having a stroke. What should be the nurse's first action to ensure patient safety when it appears the patient is having difficulty swallowing prescribed oral medication? -Hold this dose of medication and make the patient NPO. -Notify the provider of the suspected problem. -Schedule an immediate speech therapist swallow study. -Educate the patient to the substantial risk of aspiration associated with a stroke. - CORRECT ANSWER--Hold ...

When taking a patient's health history, which of the following does the nurse identify as risk factors for having a stroke? (Select all that apply.) a) Diabetes Mellitus b) Smoking c) Recent weight loss d) Asthma e) Hypertension - >>>>a) Diabetes Mellitus b) Smoking e) Hypertension Explanation: Risk factors for stroke include hypertension, smoking, and diabetes. Obesity, not weight loss, is a risk factor for stroke. Asthma is not a risk factor for stroke. The nurse has an...