NR304 EXAM 2 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE EXAM TEST BANK
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
72 YO brought to the clinic by family. Strange behaviors in last week. Very agitated, naps frequently
during the day, urinates on self, poor appetite. Unable to focus during exam. Diagnosis? - ANSWER-
Lethargic
.A 47 year old patient tells the nurse, "I don't want to develop osteoarthritis like both of my parents."
What can the nurse instruct the client? - ANSWER-Eating a well balanced diet and exercise is the best
defense
.A client has a flattened nasolabial fold and drooping of the mouth on the left side. What cranial
nerves is most likely to be involved? - ANSWER-Facial (7)
.A client has a history of anosmia over the past three months. The nurse knows that this condition is: -
ANSWER-Loss of ability to smell
.A client tells the nurse about upper thigh and hip pain when standing too long. What does that
information suggest to the nurse? - ANSWER-The PT may have some degenerative disease process
within the hip (osteoarthritis)
.A client with a head injury is demonstrating dysphagia and dysphasia. Which cranial nerve(s) might
be involved with this symptom? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Glossopharyngeal (4), Vagus (10)
.A client, seen previously for herpes zoster, comes into the clinic with ongoing neurologic changes,
pain, and sensory/motor function changes. The nurse realizes that this client might be experiencing: -
ANSWER-myelitis
.A patient with a rotator cuff tear wouldn't be able to do what? - ANSWER-perform normal RoM
abduction
,.A postoperative hip replacement patient is prescribed a pillow between the legs. Which position will
this pillow serve for the client? - ANSWER-abduction
.Abduction - ANSWER-Movement of limb away from midline
.Active Range of Motion - ANSWER-full muscular range of motion with gravity, against resistance
.Adduction - ANSWER-Movement of limb toward midline
.an abnormal sensation of burning or tingling is best described as: - ANSWER-paresthesia
.An area of the body that is supplied mainly from one spinal segment through a particular spinal nerve
is identified as a: - ANSWER-dermatome
.An elderly client is experiencing an alteration in his equilibrium and coordinated muscle movements.
The nurse realizes that these functions are controlled by which area of the nervous system? -
ANSWER-Cerebellum
.Ataxia - ANSWER-loss of full control of body movements
.Ataxic gait: - ANSWER-loss of voluntary coordination, unsteady and increased risk for falls
.Automatic associated movements of the body are under the control and regulation of: - ANSWER-the
basal ganglia
.Bells Palsy finding on physical exam - ANSWER-inability to close eye, distorted side of the face(
asymmetric), speech difficulty. Use eye drops to prevent problems with eye. Use isometric exercise
.Benign Essential tremor: - ANSWER-most common. caused by stress, fever, physical exhaustion, low
blood sugar
, .Bone Dislocation - ANSWER-Displacement of the bone from its usual anatomic location in the joint
.Bone Fracture - ANSWER-partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone from trauma
.Boutonniere and swan neck deformities in the hand are a sign of...... - ANSWER-Rheumatoid arthritis
.Cerebellar function is tested by: - ANSWER-performance of rapid alternating movements.
.Clonus that may be seen when testing deep tendon reflexes is characterized by a(n): - ANSWER-set of
rapid, rhythmic contractions of the same muscle
.Cranial Nerve I - ANSWER-Olfactory
.Cranial Nerve II - ANSWER-Optic
.Cranial Nerve III - ANSWER-Occulomotor
.Cranial Nerve IV - ANSWER-Trochlear
.Cranial Nerve IX - ANSWER-Glossopharengeal
.Cranial Nerve V - ANSWER-Trigeminal
.Cranial Nerve VI - ANSWER-Abducens
.Cranial Nerve VII - ANSWER-Facial
.Cranial Nerve VIII - ANSWER-Vestibulocochlear
100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
72 YO brought to the clinic by family. Strange behaviors in last week. Very agitated, naps frequently
during the day, urinates on self, poor appetite. Unable to focus during exam. Diagnosis? - ANSWER-
Lethargic
.A 47 year old patient tells the nurse, "I don't want to develop osteoarthritis like both of my parents."
What can the nurse instruct the client? - ANSWER-Eating a well balanced diet and exercise is the best
defense
.A client has a flattened nasolabial fold and drooping of the mouth on the left side. What cranial
nerves is most likely to be involved? - ANSWER-Facial (7)
.A client has a history of anosmia over the past three months. The nurse knows that this condition is: -
ANSWER-Loss of ability to smell
.A client tells the nurse about upper thigh and hip pain when standing too long. What does that
information suggest to the nurse? - ANSWER-The PT may have some degenerative disease process
within the hip (osteoarthritis)
.A client with a head injury is demonstrating dysphagia and dysphasia. Which cranial nerve(s) might
be involved with this symptom? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Glossopharyngeal (4), Vagus (10)
.A client, seen previously for herpes zoster, comes into the clinic with ongoing neurologic changes,
pain, and sensory/motor function changes. The nurse realizes that this client might be experiencing: -
ANSWER-myelitis
.A patient with a rotator cuff tear wouldn't be able to do what? - ANSWER-perform normal RoM
abduction
,.A postoperative hip replacement patient is prescribed a pillow between the legs. Which position will
this pillow serve for the client? - ANSWER-abduction
.Abduction - ANSWER-Movement of limb away from midline
.Active Range of Motion - ANSWER-full muscular range of motion with gravity, against resistance
.Adduction - ANSWER-Movement of limb toward midline
.an abnormal sensation of burning or tingling is best described as: - ANSWER-paresthesia
.An area of the body that is supplied mainly from one spinal segment through a particular spinal nerve
is identified as a: - ANSWER-dermatome
.An elderly client is experiencing an alteration in his equilibrium and coordinated muscle movements.
The nurse realizes that these functions are controlled by which area of the nervous system? -
ANSWER-Cerebellum
.Ataxia - ANSWER-loss of full control of body movements
.Ataxic gait: - ANSWER-loss of voluntary coordination, unsteady and increased risk for falls
.Automatic associated movements of the body are under the control and regulation of: - ANSWER-the
basal ganglia
.Bells Palsy finding on physical exam - ANSWER-inability to close eye, distorted side of the face(
asymmetric), speech difficulty. Use eye drops to prevent problems with eye. Use isometric exercise
.Benign Essential tremor: - ANSWER-most common. caused by stress, fever, physical exhaustion, low
blood sugar
, .Bone Dislocation - ANSWER-Displacement of the bone from its usual anatomic location in the joint
.Bone Fracture - ANSWER-partial or complete break in the continuity of the bone from trauma
.Boutonniere and swan neck deformities in the hand are a sign of...... - ANSWER-Rheumatoid arthritis
.Cerebellar function is tested by: - ANSWER-performance of rapid alternating movements.
.Clonus that may be seen when testing deep tendon reflexes is characterized by a(n): - ANSWER-set of
rapid, rhythmic contractions of the same muscle
.Cranial Nerve I - ANSWER-Olfactory
.Cranial Nerve II - ANSWER-Optic
.Cranial Nerve III - ANSWER-Occulomotor
.Cranial Nerve IV - ANSWER-Trochlear
.Cranial Nerve IX - ANSWER-Glossopharengeal
.Cranial Nerve V - ANSWER-Trigeminal
.Cranial Nerve VI - ANSWER-Abducens
.Cranial Nerve VII - ANSWER-Facial
.Cranial Nerve VIII - ANSWER-Vestibulocochlear
