Neuro/Psychiatric Nursing 2: MBOL BATCH 2020 9/13/21, 4:33 AM
NUR 1218 Neuro/Psychiatric Nursing 2 Questions and Answers
Score for this attempt: 99 out of 100
Submitted Sep 13 at 4:32am
This attempt took 27 minutes.
Question 1 pts
The nurse encourages a stroke victim by reminding him that following a
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) due to thrombosis, the client's condition
may improve after several days as a result of
formation of new nervous pathways.
decrease of edema in the area.
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The area of edema after ischemia may lead to temporary neurologic
deficits. Edema may subside in a few hours or sometimes in several
days, and the client may regain some function
formation of collateral blood circulation.
reabsorption of the thrombus.
Question 2 pts
A client with a hemiparesis uses a cane specifically to:
Maintain balance and improve stability
Prevent further injury to weakened muscles
Relieve pressure on weight bearing joints
Aid in controlling involuntary muscle movements
hemiparesis creates instability. Using a cane provides a wider
base of support and, therefore greater stability.
Question 3 pts
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What precautions should you institute to ensure the safety of a client
with epilepsy/seizure who has been hospitalized?
Permit the client to drink only clear liquids.
Keep the bedrails up at all times.
The bedrails should be up at all times while the client is in the bed to
prevent an injury from falls if the client were to have a seizure.
Padded tongue blades may pose a danger to the client during a
seizure
Maintain the client on strict bed rest.
Place a padded tongue blade at the bedside
Question 4 pts
When communicating with a client who has aphasia, which of the
following nursing interventions is inappropriate?
Encourage the client not to write messages.
Speak with normal volume.
Present one thought at a time.
Make use of gestures.
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the nurse should encourage the client to write messages or use
alternative forms of communication to avoid frustration.
Presenting one thought at a time decreases stimuli that may
distract the client, as does speaking in a normal volume and
tone. The nurse should ask the client to "show me" and should
encourage the use of gestures to assist in getting the message
across with minimal frustration and exhaustion for the client.
Question 5 pts
Nurse Det is caring for a client with bulimia. Strict management of
dietary intake is necessary. Which intervention is also important?
Fill out the client’s menu and make sure she eats at least half of what is
on her tray.
Let the client eat food brought in by the family if she chooses, but she
should keep a strict calorie count.
Let the client eat her meals in private. Then engage her in social
activities for at least 2 hours after each meal
Let the client choose her own food. If she eats everything she orders,
then stay with her for 1 hour after each meal
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NUR 1218 Neuro/Psychiatric Nursing 2 Questions and Answers
Score for this attempt: 99 out of 100
Submitted Sep 13 at 4:32am
This attempt took 27 minutes.
Question 1 pts
The nurse encourages a stroke victim by reminding him that following a
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) due to thrombosis, the client's condition
may improve after several days as a result of
formation of new nervous pathways.
decrease of edema in the area.
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,Neuro/Psychiatric Nursing 2: MBOL BATCH 2020 9/13/21, 4:33 AM
The area of edema after ischemia may lead to temporary neurologic
deficits. Edema may subside in a few hours or sometimes in several
days, and the client may regain some function
formation of collateral blood circulation.
reabsorption of the thrombus.
Question 2 pts
A client with a hemiparesis uses a cane specifically to:
Maintain balance and improve stability
Prevent further injury to weakened muscles
Relieve pressure on weight bearing joints
Aid in controlling involuntary muscle movements
hemiparesis creates instability. Using a cane provides a wider
base of support and, therefore greater stability.
Question 3 pts
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What precautions should you institute to ensure the safety of a client
with epilepsy/seizure who has been hospitalized?
Permit the client to drink only clear liquids.
Keep the bedrails up at all times.
The bedrails should be up at all times while the client is in the bed to
prevent an injury from falls if the client were to have a seizure.
Padded tongue blades may pose a danger to the client during a
seizure
Maintain the client on strict bed rest.
Place a padded tongue blade at the bedside
Question 4 pts
When communicating with a client who has aphasia, which of the
following nursing interventions is inappropriate?
Encourage the client not to write messages.
Speak with normal volume.
Present one thought at a time.
Make use of gestures.
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the nurse should encourage the client to write messages or use
alternative forms of communication to avoid frustration.
Presenting one thought at a time decreases stimuli that may
distract the client, as does speaking in a normal volume and
tone. The nurse should ask the client to "show me" and should
encourage the use of gestures to assist in getting the message
across with minimal frustration and exhaustion for the client.
Question 5 pts
Nurse Det is caring for a client with bulimia. Strict management of
dietary intake is necessary. Which intervention is also important?
Fill out the client’s menu and make sure she eats at least half of what is
on her tray.
Let the client eat food brought in by the family if she chooses, but she
should keep a strict calorie count.
Let the client eat her meals in private. Then engage her in social
activities for at least 2 hours after each meal
Let the client choose her own food. If she eats everything she orders,
then stay with her for 1 hour after each meal
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