Med-Surg Exam 2 Chapter 60
Questions Well Answered
In a patient with a disease that affects the myelin sheath of nerves, such as multiple sclerosis, the glial
cells affected are the - correct answers D. Oligodendrocytes
A patient taking a drug that impairs function of the extrapyramidal system may have loss of - correct
answers D. Automatic movements associated with skeletal muscle activity
During the neurologic assessment, the nurse finds the patient has speech problems with weakness of
the right arm and lower face. The nurse would expect a CT scan to show pathology in the distribution of
- correct answers B. Left middle cerebral artery
A patient is seen in the emergency department after diving into the pool and hitting the bottom with a
blow to the face that hyperextended the neck and scraped the skin off the nose. The patient reports
double vision when looking down. During the neurological assessment, the nurse finds the patient is
unable to abduct either eye. The nurse recognizes this finding is related to - correct answers B. An injury
to CN VI on both sides
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in (Select all that apply) - correct answers A.
Constriction of the bronchi
B. Dilation of skin blood vessels
C. Increased secretion of insulin
E. Relaxation of the urinary sphincters
When assessing the muscle strength of an older adult, the nurse cannot compare the findings with those
of a younger adult because - correct answers B. Muscle tone and strength decrease in older adults
A patient is admitted with a headache, fever, and general malaise. The HCP has asked that the patient
be prepared for a lumbar puncture. What is a priority nursing action to avoid complications? - correct
answers C. Notify the provider if signs of increased intracranial pressure are present
Questions Well Answered
In a patient with a disease that affects the myelin sheath of nerves, such as multiple sclerosis, the glial
cells affected are the - correct answers D. Oligodendrocytes
A patient taking a drug that impairs function of the extrapyramidal system may have loss of - correct
answers D. Automatic movements associated with skeletal muscle activity
During the neurologic assessment, the nurse finds the patient has speech problems with weakness of
the right arm and lower face. The nurse would expect a CT scan to show pathology in the distribution of
- correct answers B. Left middle cerebral artery
A patient is seen in the emergency department after diving into the pool and hitting the bottom with a
blow to the face that hyperextended the neck and scraped the skin off the nose. The patient reports
double vision when looking down. During the neurological assessment, the nurse finds the patient is
unable to abduct either eye. The nurse recognizes this finding is related to - correct answers B. An injury
to CN VI on both sides
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in (Select all that apply) - correct answers A.
Constriction of the bronchi
B. Dilation of skin blood vessels
C. Increased secretion of insulin
E. Relaxation of the urinary sphincters
When assessing the muscle strength of an older adult, the nurse cannot compare the findings with those
of a younger adult because - correct answers B. Muscle tone and strength decrease in older adults
A patient is admitted with a headache, fever, and general malaise. The HCP has asked that the patient
be prepared for a lumbar puncture. What is a priority nursing action to avoid complications? - correct
answers C. Notify the provider if signs of increased intracranial pressure are present
