Chapter 54 Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder Quizlet PDF

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This quiz contains 20 multiple choice questions about neurological disorders. The questions cover a range of topics, including the symptoms and treatment of neurological disorders. It is suitable for medical students, nurses, practitioners and neurologists.

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9/27/24, 12:57 PM Chapter 54 Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder | Quizlet Name: Score: 20 Multiple choice questions Term...

9/27/24, 12:57 PM Chapter 54 Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder | Quizlet Name: Score: 20 Multiple choice questions Term 1 of 20 For which reason is the patient with suspected Guillain-Barré syndrome hospitalized immediately ? "Can you describe the sensation you are having?" The disease can rapidly progress into respiratory failure Loss of neurons, decrease oxygen use, reduction of cereal blood flow, lipfuscin Decrease in the level of consciousness Term 2 of 20 Which effect is a factor of normal aging not he nervous system? Widening pulse rate, increased systolic blood pressure, bradycardia Inability to wrinkle forehead and pucker lips on affected side Loss of neurons, decrease oxygen use, reduction of cereal blood flow, lipfuscin "Can you describe the sensation you are having?" Term 3 of 20 Tge nurse is caring for a patient who had a spinal cord injury at C5 3 years ago. The nurse expects the plan of care will focus on the knowledge that the patient will be able to do which activity independently? feed self with set up and adaptive equiptment Neck placed in neutral position gently wipe nose with absorbent gauze Obtain an allergy history before the test https://quizlet.com/949036053/test?funnelUUID=c8fcf7ed-40a3-4590-9439-4eb27ec12de2 1/7 9/27/24, 12:57 PM Chapter 54 Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder | Quizlet Term 4 of 20 A family member of a patient who has just experienced a tonic-clonic seizure is concerned about the patient's deep sleep. What is this behavior called? Yogurt, Marinated foods, Caffeine Memory loss that disrupts daily life Hypotension Postictal Period Term 5 of 20 Which sign is the first sign of Bell's Palsy Decrease in the level of consciousness Widening pulse rate, increased systolic blood pressure, bradycardia Loss of neurons, decrease oxygen use, reduction of cereal blood flow, lipfuscin Inability to wrinkle forehead and pucker lips on affected side Term 6 of 20 The nurse explains that the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system work to maintain homeostasis. Which action is the first autonomic event following a stressful or frightening event? Shuffle with arms flexed Place the child in respiratory isolation As individual scores in each category Heart rate pressure rise, secretion of adrenaline https://quizlet.com/949036053/test?funnelUUID=c8fcf7ed-40a3-4590-9439-4eb27ec12de2 2/7 9/27/24, 12:57 PM Chapter 54 Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder | Quizlet Term 7 of 20 Which action will the nurse take when caring for a child recently diagnosed with bacterial meningitis ? Loss of sensation in lower extremities Heart rate pressure rise, secretion of adrenaline Place the child in respiratory isolation To walk with hands folded behind back to help balance Term 8 of 20 A patient is in which stage of Alzheimer's disease when demonstrating difficulty swallowing? Tuck chin when swallowing Decrease in the level of consciousness Obtain an allergy history before the test Late Term 9 of 20 What are surgical navigational systems? Central and peripheral They are preceded by an aura Computerized devices that guide the surgeon Inability to wrinkle forehead and pucker lips on affected side https://quizlet.com/949036053/test?funnelUUID=c8fcf7ed-40a3-4590-9439-4eb27ec12de2 3/7 9/27/24, 12:57 PM Chapter 54 Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder | Quizlet Term 10 of 20 A frantic family member is distressed about the flaccid paralysis of a relative following a spinal cord injury several hours ago. Which fact does the nurse know about this condition ? Memory loss that disrupts daily life Hypotension I tis possibly a temporary condition and will clear. Can understand the spoken word, but cannot speak Term 11 of 20 Which question is likely to elicit the most valid response from the patient who is being interviewed about a neurologic problem? "Can you describe the sensation you are having?" The disease can rapidly progress into respiratory failure Decrease in the level of consciousness Obtain an allergy history before the test Term 12 of 20 An 83-year-old patient has had a stroke. The patient is right handed and has a history of hypertension and "little" strokes. The patient presents with right hemiplegia. To afford the patient the best visual field, the nurse will approach the patient in which manner? Loss of proprioception Tuck chin when swallowing Vagus nerve from the left side https://quizlet.com/949036053/test?funnelUUID=c8fcf7ed-40a3-4590-9439-4eb27ec12de2 4/7 9/27/24, 12:57 PM Chapter 54 Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder | Quizlet Term 13 of 20 A patient with a spinal cord injury T1 complains of stiffness of the nose and a headache. The nurse notes a flushing of the neck and "goose flesh". Which action will be the initial nursing intervention? Obtain an allergy history before the test sit up right and check on blood pressure gently wipe nose with absorbent gauze Tuck chin when swallowing Term 14 of 20 The newly admitted patient to the emergency room 30 minutes ago after a fall off a ladder gas gradually decreased in consciousness and has slowly reacting pupils, a widening pulse pressures and verbal responses that are slow and unintelligible. Which position is most appropriate for the patient? gently wipe nose with absorbent gauze Neck placed in neutral position Decrease in the level of consciousness Tuck chin when swallowing Term 15 of 20 A patient has recently experienced a stroke with left-sided weakness and has problems with choking, especially when drinking thin liquids. Which nursing interventions would be most helpful in assisting this patient to swallow safely? Obtain an allergy history before the test sit up right and check on blood pressure Tuck chin when swallowing Loss of proprioception https://quizlet.com/949036053/test?funnelUUID=c8fcf7ed-40a3-4590-9439-4eb27ec12de2 5/7 9/27/24, 12:57 PM Chapter 54 Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder | Quizlet Term 16 of 20 Which aspect is the nurse assessing when asking the patient, "who is the president of the United States?" during a level of consciousness data collection? Shuffle with arms flexed Place the child in respiratory isolation Knowledge Agnosia Term 17 of 20 The nurse is aware that when assessing a patient by the FOUR coma scale, the patient is assessed in four categories: eye response, brain stem reflexes, motor response, and respiration. In which manner are these results reported? Shuffle with arms flexed Heart rate pressure rise, secretion of adrenaline As individual scores in each category Loss of sensation in lower extremities Term 18 of 20 A patient who has experienced a stroke has expressive aphasia. Which abnormal manner of communication does the patient display? Hypotension Loss of sensation in lower extremities Yogurt, Marinated foods, Caffeine Can understand the spoken word, but cannot speak https://quizlet.com/949036053/test?funnelUUID=c8fcf7ed-40a3-4590-9439-4eb27ec12de2 6/7 9/27/24, 12:57 PM Chapter 54 Care of the Patient with a Neurological Disorder | Quizlet Term 19 of 20 In which way will the nurse instruct a patient with Parkinson disease to improve activity level? Place the child in respiratory isolation Signs and symptoms may not occur until several days after the trauma Agnosia To walk with hands folded behind back to help balance Term 20 of 20 A patient is to have a pyelogram to confirm the presence if a herniated intervertebral disk. Which nursing action will be planned with respect to this diagnostic? Obtain an allergy history before the test Decrease in the level of consciousness Tuck chin when swallowing sit up right and check on blood pressure Privacy Terms English (USA) https://quizlet.com/949036053/test?funnelUUID=c8fcf7ed-40a3-4590-9439-4eb27ec12de2 7/7

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