Adult Health 1 Exam 3 review
For Chapter 64 Management of
Patients with Neurologic
Infections, Autoimmune
Disorders, and Neuropathies
A client with possible bacterial meningitis is admitted to the ICU. What
assessment finding would the nurse expect for a client with this
diagnosis?
A. Pain upon ankle dorsiflexion of the foot
B. Neck flexion produces flexion of knees and hips
,C. Inability to stand with eyes closed and arms extended without
swaying
D. Numbness and tingling in the lower extremities - ANSWER ✔✔B)
Neck flexion produces flexion of knees and hips
The nurse is planning discharge education for a client with trigeminal
neuralgia. The nurse knows to include information about factors that
precipitate an attack. What would the nurse be correct in teaching the
client to avoid?
A. Washing the face
B. Exposing the skin to sunlight
C. Using artificial tears
D. Drinking large amounts of fluids - ANSWER ✔✔A. washing face
The nurse is caring for a client with multiple sclerosis (MS). The client
tells the nurse the hardest thing to deal with is the fatigue. When
teaching the client how to reduce fatigue, what action should the nurse
suggest?
A. Taking a hot bath at least once daily
, B. Resting in an air-conditioned room whenever possible
C. Increasing the dose of muscle relaxants
D. Avoiding naps during the day - ANSWER ✔✔B. Resting in an air-
conditioned room whenever possible
A client with Guillain-Barré syndrome has experienced a sharp decline in
vital capacity. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A. Administer bronchodilators as ordered.
B. Remind the client of the importance of deep breathing and coughing
exercises.
C. Prepare to assist with intubation.
D. Administer supplementary oxygen by nasal cannula. - ANSWER
✔✔C) Prepare to assist with intubation.
A client diagnosed with Bell palsy is being cared for on an outpatient
basis. During health education, the nurse should promote which of the
following actions?
A. Applying a protective eye shield at night
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For Chapter 64 Management of
Patients with Neurologic
Infections, Autoimmune
Disorders, and Neuropathies
A client with possible bacterial meningitis is admitted to the ICU. What
assessment finding would the nurse expect for a client with this
diagnosis?
A. Pain upon ankle dorsiflexion of the foot
B. Neck flexion produces flexion of knees and hips
,C. Inability to stand with eyes closed and arms extended without
swaying
D. Numbness and tingling in the lower extremities - ANSWER ✔✔B)
Neck flexion produces flexion of knees and hips
The nurse is planning discharge education for a client with trigeminal
neuralgia. The nurse knows to include information about factors that
precipitate an attack. What would the nurse be correct in teaching the
client to avoid?
A. Washing the face
B. Exposing the skin to sunlight
C. Using artificial tears
D. Drinking large amounts of fluids - ANSWER ✔✔A. washing face
The nurse is caring for a client with multiple sclerosis (MS). The client
tells the nurse the hardest thing to deal with is the fatigue. When
teaching the client how to reduce fatigue, what action should the nurse
suggest?
A. Taking a hot bath at least once daily
, B. Resting in an air-conditioned room whenever possible
C. Increasing the dose of muscle relaxants
D. Avoiding naps during the day - ANSWER ✔✔B. Resting in an air-
conditioned room whenever possible
A client with Guillain-Barré syndrome has experienced a sharp decline in
vital capacity. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
A. Administer bronchodilators as ordered.
B. Remind the client of the importance of deep breathing and coughing
exercises.
C. Prepare to assist with intubation.
D. Administer supplementary oxygen by nasal cannula. - ANSWER
✔✔C) Prepare to assist with intubation.
A client diagnosed with Bell palsy is being cared for on an outpatient
basis. During health education, the nurse should promote which of the
following actions?
A. Applying a protective eye shield at night
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