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Question 1 of 72

Cerebrospinal fluid is found in the:

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Question 2 of 72

Which aspects of the medical history of a female patient are risk factors for Stroke? SELECT ONE THAT APPLY

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Question 3 of 72

After a patient experienced a brief episode of tinnitus, diplopia, and dysarthria with no residual effects, the nurse anticipates teaching the patient about

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Question 4 of 72

The nurse review lab values of a female client with metastatic breast cancer and notes that the clientâ€™s serum calcium level is 14 mg/dL. The client is weak, fatigued, and depressed. New prescriptions include increasing the rate of intravenous fluids. Which action should the nurse take first?

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Question 5 of 72

A 39-year-old female presents with progressive weakness in her shoulders and hips over a period of two months. She states that getting up from a chair, climbing a flight of stairs, combing her hair, and picking up her groceries have become increasingly difficult. Family history is significant for colon cancer in her father, and systemic lupus erythematosus in the mother. Creatine kinase and LDH is elevated on laboratory testing. On physical examination, an erythematous rash in the periorbital region is seen. Mild swelling is noted in the small joints of the hand. Muscle tenderness is elicited upon palpation of the shoulders and hips. 4-/5 strength is appreciated in the deltoid, and hip. Which of the following is the best treatment for her symptoms?

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Question 6 of 72

A female client returns to the clinic after being treated for chlamydia with azithromycin IM and reports that she still has symptoms. The healthcare provider obtains a swab of the discharge from the cervix for testing chlamydia. The client reports maintaining a monogamous relationship when laboratory results are positive for sexually transmitted infection. Which information should the nurse obtain to evaluate the ineffective results of treatment?

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Question 7 of 72

The primary role of Upper Motor Neurons is to:

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Question 8 of 72

Telencephalon refers to:

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Question 9 of 72

Which type of papillae is located in the posterior part of the tongue?

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Question 10 of 72

The thalamus serves as a relay station for sensory information, directing it to the appropriate regions of the cerebral cortex, and is part of the:

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Question 11 of 72

A 46-year-old man presents with restlessness, depression, and weight loss. Initially, he noticed increased clumsiness, and now has had involuntary, jerky-like movements of his upper extremity. He incorporates the involuntary movements into his purposeful movements so his wife does not notice. His father committed suicide, and his mother is currently healthy. He has been having difficulty with work due to problems with multi-tasking, and decision making. On physical examination, delayed saccadic initiation is appreciated, as well as difficulty with finger tapping, and maintaining steady grip. Which of the following is most likely the diagnosis?

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Question 12 of 72

A neuron that transmits nerve impulses from the central nervous system to muscles, glands and other organs is a(n) ______ neuron:

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Question 13 of 72

A stimulus will begin an action potential by:

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Question 14 of 72

The nurse cares for a client with aphasia post-stroke. Whatâ€™s the best communication action?

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Question 15 of 72

The Nurse is teaching a client with glomerulonephritis about self-care. Which dietary recommendations should the nurse recommend the client to follow?

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Question 16 of 72

A client with headache, amnesia, BP 174/58, pulse 50, RR 12 post-head injury suggests?

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Question 17 of 72

To assess patients for delirium, which term is most helpful in initial assessment?

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Question 18 of 72

Identify the cranial nerve that serves the muscles of the face for facial expression:

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Question 19 of 72

The nurse is caring for a postoperative client receiving alteplase post-stroke. HR 110 BPM, BP 50/60 mm Hg. Whatâ€™s the priority action?

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Question 20 of 72

The condition of cataracts is usually the result of which process or condition?

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Question 21 of 72

A client with acute myelogenic leukemia (AML) is admitted to chemotherapy (CT) using cytarabine and the antitumor daunorubion. Which measures are most important for the nurse to implement during the induction stage of chemotherapy?

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Question 22 of 72

The relationship between spinal nerves and the spinal cord is most like the relationship between

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Question 23 of 72

The gray matter of the primary somatosensory cortex contains six layers of cells. Which layer(s) receive the bulk of incoming signals from the somatosensory nuclei of the thalamus?

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Question 24 of 72

Which of the following is a neurotransmitter that is commonly associated with muscle contraction at the neuromuscular junction?

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Question 25 of 72

Ependymal cells line the cavities of the brain and spinal cord and play a role in:

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Question 26 of 72

After receiving the handoff report from the day shift charge nurse, which patient should the evening charge nurse assess first?

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Question 27 of 72

Which statement is correct concerning the elements of the retina?

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Question 28 of 72

Fill in the blanks: in the vestibular system, otolith organs detect and semicircular canals are sensitive to

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Question 29 of 72

One type of bipolar cells contains a special receptor, mGluR6, which is sign reversing (the cell hyperpolarizes when glutamate binds to this receptor). When the drug APB is applied to the retina, the response of the neurons containing this receptor is blocked. Which of the following results would you expect from the application of APB to the retina?

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Question 30 of 72

The white matter of the spinal cord:

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Question 31 of 72

The delicate connective tissue layer that surrounds individual nerve fibers within a nerve is called the:

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Question 32 of 72

In a myelinated axon, where are the action potentials regenerated?

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Question 33 of 72

A stroke client with right hemiplegia/hemianopia needs which nutritional intervention?

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Question 34 of 72

The nervous system is the centre of all mental activity including all the following except

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Question 35 of 72

A patient presents to the emergency department with suspected thyroid storm. The nurse would be alert to which of the following cardiac rhythms while providing care to this patient?

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Question 36 of 72

The celiac ganglion, associated with the sympathetic nervous system, is involved in the innervation of the:

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Question 37 of 72

The nerve that contains sensory fibers that are involved in hearing is:

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Question 38 of 72

A 70-yr-old female patient with left-sided hemiparesis arrives by ambulance to the emergency department. Which action should the nurse take first?

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Question 39 of 72

The concept of the receptive field depends on the fact that:

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Question 40 of 72

Post-craniotomy, what data warrants immediate surgeon notification?

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Question 41 of 72

Which cranial nerve is responsible for controlling the muscles of the tongue?

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Question 42 of 72

At a health fair, the nurse is teaching attendees about acute kidney injury (AKI). What statement made by a participant indicated a need for further teaching?

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Question 43 of 72

Which of the following statements about the structures of the autonomic nervous system is false?

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Question 44 of 72

A 26-year-old male presents with moderate 'tightening' bilateral headache. These headaches began approximately one week ago. He denies any sensitivity to light or sound, dizziness, fatigue, changes in memory and does not experience nausea or vomiting. Headache episodes last a few hours. He is stressed about a presentation he has to give to his company owners later this week. He remembers having occasional headaches with fatigue or stress dating back to his teenage years. There is no significant past medical history. Funduscopic evaluation is negative for papilledema, and there is pericranial muscle tenderness upon palpation. The remainder of his neurological examination is normal. Which of the following is most appropriate next step in diagnosis?

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Question 45 of 72

Which of the following divisions is NOT a part of the peripheral nervous system?

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Question 46 of 72

What topic should the nurse anticipate teaching a patient who had a brief episode of tinnitus, diplopia, and dysarthria with no residual effects?

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Question 47 of 72

Migraine headaches often begin with a prodromal symptom such as nausea, loss of vision, visual aura, or other sensory hallucinations. Which of the following is believed to be the cause of such prodromes?

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Question 48 of 72

During photoreception, all the following increase except

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Question 49 of 72

Which of the following is NOT true of the parasympathetic nervous system?

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Question 50 of 72

A RN is admitting a pt with a thrombotic stroke. The pt is NPO BUT requesting a drink of water. Which response by the RN is appropriate?

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Question 51 of 72

Neurotransmitters that open Naâº channels and trigger action potentials in receiving cells are called

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Question 52 of 72

Which of the following is the correct sequence in a typical reflex arc:

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Question 53 of 72

The central canal of the spinal cord is filled with:

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Question 54 of 72

Some patients may have decreased appetite, difficulties in swallowing, or some type of surgery that interferes with eating. When this happens, when one is unable; to eat, nutrition must be supplied in a different way. What method can be utilized?

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Question 55 of 72

The nurse would suggest oral or enteral feedings for which patient?

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Question 56 of 72

You witness your patient having a tonic-clonic seizure. What is our first action?

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Question 57 of 72

The lumbar plexus gives rise to the femoral nerve, which innervates muscles and skin in the:

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Question 58 of 72

Schwann cells participate in the process of saltatory conduction, which involves:

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Question 59 of 72

A client who experienced a stroke on the left side of the brain suddenly begins to get angry and frustrated while playing a card game. What is the best action by the rehabilitation nurse?

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Question 60 of 72

A client with severe TBI, ICP 21 mm Hg, has mannitol 1 g/kg ordered. Whatâ€™s most important pre-administration?

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Question 61 of 72

What cerebral area is important for muscular control of speech?

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Question 62 of 72

The first-order (primary afferent) cell bodies of the dorsal column-medial lemniscal system are found in which structure?

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Question 63 of 72

The Schwann cells form a myelin sheath around the:

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Question 64 of 72

Which patient needs assessing first if receiving mannitol?

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Question 65 of 72

Which of the following brain regions controls the secretion of pituitary hormones and exerts direct control over many other aspects of homeostasis?

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Question 66 of 72

The corticospinal tract is an example of a:

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Question 67 of 72

A male patient who has right-sided weakness after a stroke is making progress in learning to use the left hand for feeding and other activities. The nurse observes that when the patient's wife is visiting, she feeds and dresses him. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the patient?

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Question 68 of 72

Which of the following statements regarding the nervous system is true?

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Question 69 of 72

The job of the Nervous System is:

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Question 70 of 72

GCS: opens eyes to pain, nonsensical words, localizes pain. Score?

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Question 71 of 72

Analysis of visual detail occurs in which secondary visual area?

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Question 72 of 72

Which of the following best describes the concept of specificity in sensory nerve fibers that transmit only one modality of sensation?

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