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Brunner Chapter 66 Neurologic Dysfunction Questions Revised Questions and Answers / Sure A +
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A hospital patient has experienced a seizure. In the immediate recovery period, what action best 
protects the patient's safety? - Place the patient in a side-lying position. 
A nurse is caring for a patient who experiences debilitating cluster headaches. The patient should be 
taught to take appropriate medications at what point in the course of the onset of a new headache? - 
As soon as the patient senses the onset of symptoms 
A patient exhibiting an altered level of consciousness (LOC) due ...
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Chapter 66: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction Revised Questions and Answers / Sure A +
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Altered Level of consciousness (intro) - patient is not oriented, does not follow commands, needs 
persistent stimuli. 
ranges from full cognition to coma. 
Assessment and Diagnosis of increased ICP - -CT scan and MRI 
-AVOID LUMBAR puncture because the release of pressure can cause brain to herniate 
Assessment and Diagnostic of Altered LOC - CT scan, MRI, EEG 
-Glasgow Coma scale (3-15) 
-cranial nerve function 
-cerebellar function (balance and coordination) 
Assessment of the pupils - -Equal...
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Brunner and Suddarth's Textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing ; Chapter 66: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction
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A patient is being admitted to the neurologic ICU following an acute head injury that has resulted in cerebral edema. When planning this patient's care, the nurse would expect to administer what priority medication? 
 
-Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) 
 
-Furosemide (Lasix) 
 
-Mannitol (Osmitrol) 
 
-Spirolactone (Aldactone) 
Mannitol (Osmitrol) 
 
Feedback: The osmotic diuretic mannitol is given to dehydrate the brain tissue and reduce cerebral edema. This drug acts by reducing the volume o...
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Chapter 61 Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction.
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Chapter 61 Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction.
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ATI NURSING EXAMS: ENGAGE ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL- RN CRITICAL NEUROLOGIC DYSFUNCTION ASSESSMENT | REAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ATI NURSING EXAMS: ENGAGE ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL- RN CRITICAL NEUROLOGIC DYSFUNCTION ASSESSMENT | REAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Final Exam on Medical Surgical Nursing Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction
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Final Exam on Medical Surgical Nursing Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction 
 
 
A patient is being admitted to the neurologic ICU following an acute head injury that has resulted in cerebral edema. When planning this patient's care, the nurse would expect to administer what priority medication? 
 
 -Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL) 
 
 -Furosemide (Lasix) 
 
 -Mannitol (Osmitrol) 
 
 -Spirolactone (Aldactone) - Answer-Mannitol (Osmitrol) 
 
Feedback: The osmotic diuretic mannito...
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NURSING ASS-Chapter 66: Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction
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NURSING ASS-Chapter 66: Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction 
 
Chapter 66: Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction 
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A nurse is working on a neurological unit with a nursing student who asks the difference between primary and 
secondary headaches. The nurse's correct response will include which of the following statements? 
You Selected: 
 "A secondary headache is associated with an organic cause, such as a brain tumor." 
Correct respo...
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Brunner: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition Chapter 60: Assessment of Neurologic Function and Chapter 61: Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction
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Brunner: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition

Chapter 60: Assessment of Neurologic Function and Chapter 61: Management of Patients With Neurologic Dysfunction


Chapter 60: Assessment of Neurologic Function
1. Which of the following terms refers to the inability to coordinate muscle movements?
A) Dementia
B) Ataxia
C) Aphasia
D) Agnosia

2. Of the following neurotransmitters, which affects behavior (attention, emotions) and fine motor movements?
A) Serotonin
B) Enkephalin
C) Norepine...
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(2022)Sophia Milestone Adult Nursing (NUR 105) Med Surg test Latest Verified Questions and all Correct Answers with Explanations Chapter 66: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction
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Sophia Milestone Adult Nursing (NUR 105) Med Surg test Latest Verified Questions and all Correct 
Answers with Explanations Chapter 66: Management of Patients with Neurologic Dysfunction
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