NUR192 Fundamentals of Nursing 2nd Edition Yoost Test Bank 2023

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A nurse is caring for a patient with a stroke that has altered her ability to see. The nurse knows which area of the brain was likely impacted by the stroke that is responsible for visual function? a. Parietal lobes b. Frontal lobes c. Occipital lobes d. Temporal lobes ANS: C The occipital lobes process visual information. The frontal lobes of the cerebrum are the areas of the brain responsible for voluntary motor function, concentration, communication, decision making, and personality. The parietal lobes are responsible for the sense of touch, distinguishing the shape and texture of objects. The temporal lobes are concerned with the senses of hearing and smell. DIF: Applying OBJ: 31.1 TOP: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity NOT: Concepts: Cognition 2. The family of a patient who was in a motor vehicle accident tells the nurse “I’m just not the person I was before the crash.” The nurse recognizes this is likely because of the injury to what area of brain? a. Parietal lobes b. Frontal lobes c. Occipital lobes d. Temporal lobes ANS: B The frontal lobes of the cerebrum are the areas of the brain responsible for voluntary motor function, concentration, communication, decision making, and personality. The parietal lobes are responsible for the sense of touch, distinguishing the shape and texture of objects. The temporal lobes are concerned with the senses of hearing and smell. The occipital lobes process visual information. DIF: Understanding OBJ: 31.1 TOP: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity NOT: Concepts: Cognition 3. The nurse is educating the family of a patient in the intensive care unit about the patient’s cognitive status, including the current problem of delirium. Which statement by the family indicates a need for further education? a. “The delirium can be caused by sensory overload.” b. “The delirium is reversible.” c. “The delirium is a mood disorder.” d. “The delirium is a state of confusion.