NR 325/NR325Neuro Practice Questions And Answers

Neuro Quiz 1. The nurse provides education to a client with Parkinson Disease and the client’s family. The nurse stresses which interventions to promote client safety? (Select all that apply) a. Allow client extra time to respond to questions b. Encourage the client to move slowly to a standing position c. Encourage the client to use a communication board d. Encourage the client to use an adaptive device when ambulating e. Monitor the client for difficulty eating or swallowing 2. The nurse cares for a client with a right sided CVA. Which assessment findings does the nurse associate with this condition? (Select all that apply) a. Hemiplegia b. Impaired comprehension c. Impaired judgment d. Impaired speech e. Impulsivity 3. The nurse cares for a client with Alzheimer’s disease. Which is the priority nursing action? a. Encourage the client to perform self-care activities b. Ensure the client has a clear path and well-lit room c. Implement a bladder and bowel training program d. Use reminiscence therapy when interacting with the client 4. The nurse performs a neurological assessment on a client admitted with traumatic brain injury. Which new finding does the nurse report to the HCP immediately? a. Fasciculations are noted around the face and eyes b. The client demonstrates decerebrate posturing c. The client scores 12 on the Glasgow Coma Scale d. The client exhibits 3+ cutaneous reflexes 5. The nurse plans care for an adult client with expressive aphasia. Which intervention would the nurse implement to promote client communication? a. Provide a communication board to point to needs b. Provide a microphone and speaker to amplify voice c. Provide a pad of paper and pen for writing d. Provide children’s books to practice reading This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :28:59 GMT -05:00 This study resource was shared via CourseH6. A nurse cares for a client with left hemiparesis after an ischemic stroke. The nurse performs which actions? (Select all that apply) a. Feed the client by placing food in the right side of the mouth b. Elevate the client’s heels off the bed surface c. Encourage the client to decrease fiber intake d. Perform range of motion exercises on the client’s left side e. Reposition the client every two hours while in bed. 7. A nurse is caring for a client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which manifestations indicate a life-threatening condition? (Select all that apply) a. Bradycardia b. High systolic blood pressure c. Increased diastolic blood pressure d. Altered respiratory pattern e. Constricted pupils 8. Which discharge instructions should a nurse give to a client with Parkinson’s disease? (Select all that apply) a. Ensure a clear path to the bathroom. b. Use assistive devices to walk safely. c. Remove debris and loose rugs from the home. d. Contact the physician if experiencing dyskinesias. e. Try to exercise a little each day to prevent muscle loss. 9. A nurse is monitoring a client with a head injury for increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which manifestations of increased ICP should be reported to the physician? (Select all that apply) a. New onset of a headache b. Confusion c. Neck pain d. Pupillary dilation e. Tachycardia 10.A nurse is caring for a client undergoing a lumbar puncture (LP). What interventions should the nurse implement after the procedure is complete? (Select all that apply) a. Administer oral hydration. b. Frequent neurological assessments. c. Position the client in high Fowler’s position. d. Provide intravenous fluids. e. Ensure informed consent is completed. This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :28:59 GMT -05:00 This study resource was shared via CourseH11.Place these motor responses in order from best neurological function to worst neurological function.  e, f, b, c, d, a a. No response b. Withdraws from stimuli c. Flexion of the arms d. Extension of the arms e. Obeys commands f. Pushes stimuli away 12.A nurse is teaching a client being discharged home after a head injury. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching? a. “I will have my friend drive me to the pharmacy and home.” b. “I will tell my roommate assess my level of consciousness.” c. “I will take my diazepam at bedtime so I can sleep.” d. “I will come back if I experience episodes of vomiting.” This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on :28:59 GMT -05:00 This study resource was shared via CourseH Powered by TCPDF ()