Review System for Neurological Questions

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Question 1 of 77

Which of the following would indicate side effects of the gold therapy?

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Question 2 of 77

Which midbrain cells are involved in general light reflexes?

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Question 3 of 77

The muscular wasting (hypotrophy) usually develops with disease in:

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Question 4 of 77

A 24-year-old patient with a 12-year history of Becker muscular dystrophy is hospitalized with heart failure. What is an appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?

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Question 5 of 77

The nurse and a licensed practical nurse (LPN) are caring for a group of clients. Which nursing task should not be assigned to the LPN?

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Question 6 of 77

Which syndrome of incomplete spinal cord lesion is described as cord damage common in the cervical region resulting in greater weakness in upper extremities than lower?

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Question 7 of 77

Which description is most characteristic of osteoarthritis (OA) when compared to rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

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Question 8 of 77

What is another name for the preganglionic sympathetic fibers that project to the heart?

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Question 9 of 77

What is the primary difference between somatic system disorders and dissociative disorders?

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Question 10 of 77

Which of the following conditions is the result of a ruptured cerebral blood vessel and the release of blood into the brain tissue?

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Question 11 of 77

If a nurse observes a sudden change in a client's vital signs, what immediate step should the nurse take?

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Question 12 of 77

A dermatome is

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Question 13 of 77

Mrs. Post has just been told of her diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). She is upset, communicating that she often has no pain or other symptoms. What would be your best initial response?

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Question 14 of 77

The patient had a fracture. At 3 weeks to 6 months there is clinical union, and this is the first stage of healing that is sufficient to prevent movement of the fracture site when the bones are gently stressed. How is this stage of fracture healing documented?

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Question 15 of 77

When obtaining information about the patient's use of medications, the nurse recognizes that both bone and muscle function may be impaired when the patient reports taking what type of drug?

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Question 16 of 77

Impulse conduction is fastest in neurons that are:

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Question 17 of 77

The two parts of the nervous system are the:

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Question 18 of 77

A client with a history of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis is expecting her first child. What would be indicated for this client?

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Question 19 of 77

The nurse practitioner is evaluating a patient with cluster headaches who has been prescribed sumatriptan (Imitrex). Which finding indicates that the medication is working?

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Question 20 of 77

What is going to happen to a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS)?

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Question 21 of 77

Which of the following nursing diagnoses pertains to a client with a neurological deficit in relation to his marriage?

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Question 22 of 77

What does an abnormal response in the assessment of the plantar reflex indicate?

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Question 23 of 77

The diagnostic manual used by clinicians called DSM-IV-TR identifies two broader diagnostic syndromes into which many neurological disorders fall. Dementia is one which is characterised by which of the following:

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Question 24 of 77

How is urinary function maintained during the acute phase of spinal cord injury?

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Question 25 of 77

Treatment of the patient with antidepressants will most likely do what?

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Question 26 of 77

A patient diagnosed with a somatic symptom disorder has the nursing diagnosis: Interrupted family processes, related to patient's disabling symptoms as evidenced by the spouse and children assuming roles and tasks that previously belonged to patient. An appropriate outcome is that the patient will:

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Question 27 of 77

Which part of the limbic system is involved in an animal's feeling of hunger?

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Question 28 of 77

The patient who is aphasic frequently reacts with anger or depression to his inability to communicate. A therapeutic approach to this behavior is to

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Question 29 of 77

The presence of Parkinsonism suggests damage to the following:

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Question 30 of 77

Which of the following is an enzyme that breaks down a neurotransmitter?

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Question 31 of 77

Which of the following lifestyle factors is the strongest predictor of stroke risk?

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Question 32 of 77

For a patient with unilateral neglect related to sensory-perceptual deficits, what nursing intervention is important during rehabilitation?

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Question 33 of 77

The resting potential indicates that the inside of the neuron is ________ compared to the outside.

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Question 34 of 77

A 72-year-old patient with moderate-severe PD was placed on carbidopa/levodopa 25/100 mg three times a day by his primary care physician. He is complaining of nausea and stomach upset since starting the medication. The best recommendation is to:

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Question 35 of 77

The nigrostriatal pathway connects the _____ to the ______.

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Question 36 of 77

The patient with multiple sclerosis tells the nursing assistant that after physical therapy she is too tired to take a bath. What is your priority nursing diagnosis at this time?

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Question 37 of 77

Which of the following would the nurse assess first when Joe arrives in the emergency room?

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Question 38 of 77

A nurse is planning care for a child with acute bacterial meningitis. Based on the mode of transmission of this infection, which of the following would be included in the plan of care?

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Question 39 of 77

True statements about EOG (electro-oculogram) include:

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Question 40 of 77

Which finding should the nursing assistant report immediately for a patient with a fractured femur?

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Question 41 of 77

In a patient with a stable vertebral fracture, what should the nurse teach the patient to do?

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Question 42 of 77

The use of segments as a developmental strategy in vertebrates is evident in:

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Question 43 of 77

Regarding the cranial nerves

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Question 44 of 77

Which joint surgery is used to arthroscopically remove degenerative tissue in joints?

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Question 45 of 77

The anal reflex mainly depends on which segment

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Question 46 of 77

To assess a patient's sensory function, the nurse should:

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Question 47 of 77

Apraxia involves an inability to undertake learned and purposeful activities such as dressing, cooking etc., and means that sufferers must rely increasingly on caregivers to help with these activities. Limb apraxia is a common symptom of left hemisphere damage and consists of a deficit in performing gestures to verbal command or imitation. One form of rehabilitation training for limb apraxia is:

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Question 48 of 77

What sign/symptom would NOT be associated with infant botulism?

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Question 49 of 77

Nurse Williams is conducting a seminar on dementia for the staff at the senior care facility. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the most prevalent causes of dementia in the elderly population. Which condition does Nurse Williams identify as the most common cause of dementia among elderly individuals?

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Question 50 of 77

A physician is discussing the care of the client with a certain type of fracture with the nurse. Which type of fracture is defined as a fracture in which damage also involves the skin or mucous membranes?

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Question 51 of 77

A patient arrived in the ER with a head injury. She is unconscious. The physician and a fellow nurse are the only staff members near the patient. Her husband begins to criticize the attending physician and suggest that a different physician should care for this patient. What is the best response?

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Question 52 of 77

The area of the brain stem that plays a role in consciousness and the awake/sleep cycle is the:

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Question 53 of 77

Which technique does the nurse use to test the triceps reflex?

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Question 54 of 77

An increase in PaCO2 leads to:

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Question 55 of 77

A patient with gout is treated with drug therapy to prevent future attacks. The nurse teaches the patient that what is most important for the patient to do?

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Question 56 of 77

How do neurons communicate with one another?

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Question 57 of 77

You are caring for a patient with a recurrent glioblastoma who is receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) 4 mg IV every 6 hours to relieve symptoms of right arm weakness and headache. Which assessment information concerns you the most?

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Question 58 of 77

The first priority of care of the patient with a new fracture includes assessing

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Question 59 of 77

Which of the following positions would be most comfortable for Mr. Tucker?

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Question 60 of 77

The patient with osteoporosis had a spontaneous hip fracture. How should the nurse document this before the x-ray results return?

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Question 61 of 77

Which amino acids are needed in higher amounts in patients with pressure ulcers?

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Question 62 of 77

Which of the following receptors does not span the cell membrane 7 times

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Question 63 of 77

Following administration of 1.5 g of methocarbamol (Robaxin), which of the following statements by Mrs. Iris would inform the nurse that the medication was effective?

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Question 64 of 77

When assessing the motor function of a patient, the nurse should:

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Question 65 of 77

Often the first signs of neurological disorders are deficits in basic cognitive functions and also deficits in skills that involve problem-solving, planning and engaging in goal-directed behaviour. These types of functions are known as

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Question 66 of 77

In iron deficiency anaemia, the following is decreased:

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Question 67 of 77

Which of the following factors should the nurse emphasize while teaching a client with a cast on the lower extremities?

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Question 68 of 77

In evolutionary terms, which is the oldest part of the brain?

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Question 69 of 77

Which type of tissue is in the image? (Figure 1)

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Question 70 of 77

Dysphasia suggests the impairment of:

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Question 71 of 77

The brain and spinal cord are the organs of the ________ .

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Question 72 of 77

The nurse is assessing a patient's pupils for reactivity to light. Which cranial nerve (CN) is being tested?

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Question 73 of 77

Regarding the blood supply of the cerebral cortex

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Question 74 of 77

To elicit a Plantar reflex:

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Question 75 of 77

The nurse is assisting as a neurosurgeon examines a patient who has a positive Babinski reflex. What assessment finding should the nurse expect to observe?

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Question 76 of 77

A 38-year-old female presents with muscle fatigue that is worse by the end of the day. She reports to have myalgias in the back of her neck, and at times her head "drops." She also states to sees "double" when watching television, or reading for a prolonged period of time. On physical examination, ptosis is produced when asking the patient to look at the ceiling without blinking. Pupillary function is intact. Appropriate serologic testing is obtained. On repetitive nerve stimulation, the amplitude of the compound muscle action potential progressively declines. Which of the following is most likely the diagnosis?

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Question 77 of 77

When the patient has a rapidly growing brain tumor, what slows expansion of cerebral brain tissue into the adjacent hemisphere?

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