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Question 1 of 78

The posterior column transmits which of the following

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Question 2 of 78

The neuron processes that normally receives incoming stimuli are called:

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Question 3 of 78

Regarding retinal metabolism:

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Question 4 of 78

Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of Parkinson disease?

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Question 5 of 78

Which of the following is not a realistic outcome to establish with a client who has multiple sclerosis (MS)? The client will develop:

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Question 6 of 78

How many distinct types of multiple sclerosis (MS) are there?

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Question 7 of 78

What gland produces a secretion that causes fight-or-flight responses in effectors?

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Question 8 of 78

A patient is discharged from the outpatient clinic following application of a synthetic fiberglass long arm cast for a fractured ulna. Before discharge, the nurse instructs the patient to do what?

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Question 9 of 78

While making a home visit she complains to you of experiencing increasing joint stiffness. You learn she has been doing a lot of reading lately. Based on these data you conclude she

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Question 10 of 78

The lateral half of the ankle is supplied by which dermatome

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Question 11 of 78

A patient with Guillain-BarrÃ© syndrome asks whether he is going to die as the paralysis spreads toward his chest. In responding to the patient, what should the nurse know to be able to answer this question?

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Question 12 of 78

A 60-year-old woman has pain on motion in her fingers and asks the nurse whether this is just a result of aging. The best response by the nurse should include what information?

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Question 13 of 78

Thyroid hormone:

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Question 14 of 78

A patient recently started on phenytoin (Dilantin) to control simple complex seizures is seen in the outpatient clinic. Which information obtained during his chart review and assessment will be of greatest concern?

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Question 15 of 78

Priority Decision: A patient is admitted to the emergency department with a possible cervical spinal cord injury following an automobile crash. During admission of the patient, what is the highest priority for the nurse?

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Question 16 of 78

The nurse positions a client who is being treated for a fracture. Why should care be taken to position the client's joints in an anatomic alignment?

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Question 17 of 78

The patient with gout will have periodic exacerbations of painful joint inflammation. Acute episodes are treated with

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Question 18 of 78

A 28-year-old female patient has been diagnosed with occipital lobe damage after a car accident. What should the nurse expect the patient to need help with?

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Question 19 of 78

To determine the extent of Mr. Smith's head injury, what baseline nursing assessment is most important?

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Question 20 of 78

Brown-Sequard syndrome develops with the following damage of the spinal cord:

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Question 21 of 78

The disturbance of purposive movement in absence of paresis & dyscoordination suggests the presence of the following:

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Question 22 of 78

Which part of the brain has a blood-brain barrier?

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Question 23 of 78

A Neurological disorder that is characterised by impairments in motor performance and coordination are known as

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Question 24 of 78

When is a diagnosis of cholinergic crisis made?

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Question 25 of 78

What is the most common diagnostic test used to assess musculoskeletal disorders?

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Question 26 of 78

What is a nursing intervention that is indicated for the patient with hemiplegia?

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Question 27 of 78

A patient who was in an automobile accident 30 minutes ago reports that he or she is unable to move his or her legs. What is the best response?

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Question 28 of 78

Which type of seizure occurs in children, is also known as a petit mal seizure, and consists of a staring spell that lasts for a few seconds?

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Question 29 of 78

When assessing a patient for signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), the nurse should look for:

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Question 30 of 78

Which part of the endocrine system is sometimes called the "master gland"?

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Question 31 of 78

You are instructing a patient who has multiple sclerosis about how dantrolene (Dantrium) will help control spasticity. Through which of the following pharmacologic actions is this drug effective in treating this manifestation?

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Question 32 of 78

Before initiating levodopa for a client with Parkinson's disease, Nurse Allen ensures she is well-informed about the medication and its implications. What crucial information should Nurse Allen be aware of regarding levodopa?

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Question 33 of 78

The risk of early-onset AD for the children of parents with it is about 50%.

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Question 34 of 78

Nerve cells form long projections called ________.

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Question 35 of 78

What hormone is important in milk production and maintaining lactation?

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Question 36 of 78

Which of the following is the causative agent of East African trypanosomiasis?

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Question 37 of 78

Schwann cells are one of several types of ________ cells in the nervous system.

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Question 38 of 78

The nurse is reviewing the results of a patient's diagnostic tests which show changes in nerve insulation. What structure should the nurse explain to the patient that electrically insulates neurons?

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Question 39 of 78

A client with rheumatoid arthritis taking hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) should be taught that, because of this drug therapy, he should

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Question 40 of 78

A technique that has proven to be helpful in training individuals with amnesia, where people are prevented - as far as possible - from making any errors while learning a new skill or new information is known as:

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Question 41 of 78

While collecting data the nurse learns that a patient with a neurological illness has not had a sense of smell for several decades. Which part of the central nervous system should the nurse question as being damaged in this patient?

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Question 42 of 78

Which intervention should you delegate to the nursing assistant for a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome preparing for surgery?

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Question 43 of 78

A patient recovering from an acute exacerbation of RA tells the nurse that she is too tired to bathe. What should the nurse do for this patient?

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Question 44 of 78

With regard to dermatomal nerve supply:

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Question 45 of 78

A refractory period is___________.

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Question 46 of 78

A patient with a spinal cord injury at level C3-4 is being cared for in the ED. What is the priority assessment?

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Question 47 of 78

A nurse is taking care of a client with ptosis (drooping) of the eyelids, difficulty chewing and swallowing, diplopia, voice weakness, masklike facial expression, and weakness of the extremities. Which of the following conditions does the nurse suspect?

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Question 48 of 78

A patient is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. Which action should the nurse take when preparing this patient?

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Question 49 of 78

The nurse is evaluating the status of a client who had a craniotomy 3 days ago. The nurse would suspect the client is developing meningitis as a complication of surgery if the client exhibits:

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Question 50 of 78

What is the role of semaphorins and Eph ligands in development of the nervous system?

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Question 51 of 78

The sensory root of the facial nerve

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Question 52 of 78

The mechanism of action for entacapone is:

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Question 53 of 78

A patient with blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder says, All the doctors and nurses in this hospital stop by often to check on me. Too bad people outside the hospital don't find me interesting. Which nursing diagnosis is most relevant?

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Question 54 of 78

Mr. K., aged 60 years, has a diagnosis of transient ischemic attack. An essential aspect of his history that needs to be documented is

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Question 55 of 78

Which anatomic division of the nervous system is affected in a client undergoing neurological testing for a brain tumor?

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Question 56 of 78

The brain is protected by:

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Question 57 of 78

When caring for the patient with CREST syndrome (calcinosis, Raynaud's phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia) associated with scleroderma, what should the nurse teach the patient to do?

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Question 58 of 78

Which of the following is a sign of urinary retention in older adults with neurologic deficit?

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Question 59 of 78

A patient has a severed spinal nerve as a result of trauma. Which statement is true in this situation?

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Question 60 of 78

A nurse counseling a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder (DID) should understand that the assessment of highest priority is:

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Question 61 of 78

What is the best description of the periosteum?

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Question 62 of 78

A nurse is assessing a client on the musculoskeletal floor and identifies symptoms of weak pulses, dusky color in the ankles, and 3+ local edema. Which of the following does the nurse suspect to be an issue with this client?

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Question 63 of 78

In our body involuntary actions are controlled by:

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Question 64 of 78

The 30-year-old female client is admitted with complaints of numbness, tingling, a crawling sensation affecting the extremities, and double vision which has occurred two(2) times in the month. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask the client?

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Question 65 of 78

To assess for a possible seizure disorder, the nurse should:

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Question 66 of 78

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the brain?

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Question 67 of 78

Twenty-four hours later Bob is discharged. Which of the following statements would indicate Bob understood your teaching?

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Question 68 of 78

The nervous system is divided into the ___________.

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Question 69 of 78

You are conducting a cranial nerve assessment on a new patient. She cannot feel vibration of the tuning fork when the Weber test is performed. She exhibits a deficit of which cranial nerve?

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Question 70 of 78

The polyneuropathic pattern of sensory loss suggests presence of the following syndrome:

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Question 71 of 78

A patient who experienced an open fracture of the humerus 2 weeks ago is having increased pain at the fracture site. To identify a possible causative agent of osteomyelitis at the site, what should the nurse expect testing to include?

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Question 72 of 78

To assess cranial nerve VIII (Vestibulocochlear nerve), the nurse should:

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Question 73 of 78

Which of the following neurotransmitters is progressively lost in Parkinson's disease?

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Question 74 of 78

Dilatation of the peripheral arterial blood vessels can be caused by:

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Question 75 of 78

The olfactory area is found within the:

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Question 76 of 78

Nurse Carter observes that Mr. Adams, a 73-year-old patient in her care, has a distinctive shuffling walk as he moves down the hallway. Recognizing this unique pattern, Nurse Carter reflects on which neurological condition is typically associated with such a gait. Which disease should Nurse Carter associate with a shuffling gait?

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Question 77 of 78

Priority Decision: Twenty-four hours after a below-the-knee amputation, a patient uses the call system to tell the nurse that his dressing (a compression bandage) has fallen off. What is the first action that the nurse should take?

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Question 78 of 78

The Bell's phenomenon:

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