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An ER nurse is completing an assessment on a patient that is alert but
struggles to answer questions. When she attempts to talk, she slurs her
speech and appears very frightened. What additional clinical
manifestation does the nurse expect to find if nacy's sysmptoms have
been caused by a brain attack (stroke)?
A. A carotid bruit
B. A hypotensive blood pressure
C. hyperreflexic deep tendon relexes.
D. Decreased bowel sounds
Correct answers
A) A carotid bruit.
Rationale: the carotid artery (artery to the brain) is narrowed in clients
with a brain attack. A bruit is an abnormal sound heard on auscultation
resulting from interference with normal blood flow. Usually the blood
pressure is hypertensive. Initially flaccid paralysis occurs, resulting in
hyporefkexic deep tendon reflexes. Bowel sounds are not indicative of a
brain attack.
Which clinical manifestation further supports an assessment of a left-
sided brain attack?
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A) Visual field deficit on the left side.
B) Spatial-perceptual deficits.
C) Paresthesia of the left side.
D) Global aphasia.
D) Global aphasia.
Correct answers
D) Global aphasia.
Rationale: Global aphasia refers to difficulty speaking, listening, and
understanding, as well as difficulty reading and writing. Symptoms vary
from person to person. Aphasia may occur secondary to any brain injury
involving the left hemisphere. Visual field deficits, spatial-perceptual
deficits, and paresthsia of the left side usually occur with right-sided
brain attack.
When preparing a patient for a noncontrast computed tomography (CT)
scan STAT, what nursing intervention should the nurse implement?
A) Determine if the client has any allergies to iodine
B) Explain that the client will not be able to move her head throughout
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the CT scan.
C) Premedicate the client to decrease pain prior to having the
procedure.
D) Provide an explanation of relaxation exercises prior to the procedure.
Correct answers
B) Explain that the client will not be able to move her head throughout
the CT scan.
Rationale: Because head motion will distort the images, Nancy will have
to remain still throughout the procedure. Allergies to iodine is
important if contrast dye is being used for the CT scan. Premedicating
the client to decrease pain prior to the procedure is unnecessary
because CT scanning is a noninvasive and painless procedure. Providing
an explanation of relaxation exercises prior to the procedure is a
worthwhile intervention to decrease anxiety but is not of highest
priority.
A neurologist prescribes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the
head STAT for a patient. Which data warrants immediate intervention by
the nurse concerning this diagnostic test?
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A) Elevated blood pressure.
B) Allergy to shell fish.
C) Right hip replacement.
D) History of atrial fibrillation.
Correct answers
C) Right hip replacement.
The magnetic field generated by the MRI is so strong that metal-
containing items are strongly attracted to the magnet. Because the hip
joint is made of metal, a lead shield must be used during the procedure.
Elevated blood pressure, an allergy to shell fish, and a history of atrial
fibrillation would not affect the MRI.
A client's daughter is sitting by her mother's bedside who was recently
transferred to the Intermediate Care Unit. She states "I don't
understand what a brain attack is. The healthcare provider told me my
mother is in serious condition and they are going to run several tests. I
just don't know what is going on. What happened to my mother?"
What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I am sorry, but according to the Health Insurance Portability and
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An ER nurse is completing an assessment on a patient that is alert but
struggles to answer questions. When she attempts to talk, she slurs her
speech and appears very frightened. What additional clinical
manifestation does the nurse expect to find if nacy's sysmptoms have
been caused by a brain attack (stroke)?
A. A carotid bruit
B. A hypotensive blood pressure
C. hyperreflexic deep tendon relexes.
D. Decreased bowel sounds
Correct answers
A) A carotid bruit.
Rationale: the carotid artery (artery to the brain) is narrowed in clients
with a brain attack. A bruit is an abnormal sound heard on auscultation
resulting from interference with normal blood flow. Usually the blood
pressure is hypertensive. Initially flaccid paralysis occurs, resulting in
hyporefkexic deep tendon reflexes. Bowel sounds are not indicative of a
brain attack.
Which clinical manifestation further supports an assessment of a left-
sided brain attack?
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A) Visual field deficit on the left side.
B) Spatial-perceptual deficits.
C) Paresthesia of the left side.
D) Global aphasia.
D) Global aphasia.
Correct answers
D) Global aphasia.
Rationale: Global aphasia refers to difficulty speaking, listening, and
understanding, as well as difficulty reading and writing. Symptoms vary
from person to person. Aphasia may occur secondary to any brain injury
involving the left hemisphere. Visual field deficits, spatial-perceptual
deficits, and paresthsia of the left side usually occur with right-sided
brain attack.
When preparing a patient for a noncontrast computed tomography (CT)
scan STAT, what nursing intervention should the nurse implement?
A) Determine if the client has any allergies to iodine
B) Explain that the client will not be able to move her head throughout
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the CT scan.
C) Premedicate the client to decrease pain prior to having the
procedure.
D) Provide an explanation of relaxation exercises prior to the procedure.
Correct answers
B) Explain that the client will not be able to move her head throughout
the CT scan.
Rationale: Because head motion will distort the images, Nancy will have
to remain still throughout the procedure. Allergies to iodine is
important if contrast dye is being used for the CT scan. Premedicating
the client to decrease pain prior to the procedure is unnecessary
because CT scanning is a noninvasive and painless procedure. Providing
an explanation of relaxation exercises prior to the procedure is a
worthwhile intervention to decrease anxiety but is not of highest
priority.
A neurologist prescribes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the
head STAT for a patient. Which data warrants immediate intervention by
the nurse concerning this diagnostic test?
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A) Elevated blood pressure.
B) Allergy to shell fish.
C) Right hip replacement.
D) History of atrial fibrillation.
Correct answers
C) Right hip replacement.
The magnetic field generated by the MRI is so strong that metal-
containing items are strongly attracted to the magnet. Because the hip
joint is made of metal, a lead shield must be used during the procedure.
Elevated blood pressure, an allergy to shell fish, and a history of atrial
fibrillation would not affect the MRI.
A client's daughter is sitting by her mother's bedside who was recently
transferred to the Intermediate Care Unit. She states "I don't
understand what a brain attack is. The healthcare provider told me my
mother is in serious condition and they are going to run several tests. I
just don't know what is going on. What happened to my mother?"
What is the best response by the nurse?
A) "I am sorry, but according to the Health Insurance Portability and
