Hurst exam 2023 review questions with correct answers: Neuro
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Neuro assessment: it's important to determine when the symptoms ______________
Started
Know the __________________, how long the symptoms have persisted, and how severe.
Location
Assessment of the client's mental status, including ___________ is the most important aspect of the ex...
Hurst questions review: Neuro
Neuro assessment: it's important to determine when the symptoms ______________correct answerStarted
Know the __________________, how long the symptoms have persisted, and how severe.correct answerLocation
Assessment of the client's mental status, including ___________ is the most important aspect of the examcorrect answerLOC
The most sensitive indicator of Neuro statuscorrect answerLOC
A ____________ in LOC may be the first sign that there is a problemcorrect answerChange
Glasgow coma scale: used to assess the LOC in a client who already has ______________ consciousness or has the potential of altered consciousnesscorrect answerAltered
A scale that measures the degree of LOCcorrect answerGlasgow Coma Scale
Three responses of Glasgow Coma Scalecorrect answer1. eye opening
2. motor response
3. verbal response
Glasgow coma scale range we wantcorrect answer13-15
___________ is always #1 with neurological assessmentcorrect answerLOC
Babinski reflex is normal incorrect answerInfant up to 1 year Babinski reflex is abnormal incorrect answerAdult
What does a normal babinski reflex look likecorrect answerCurling of toes when bottom of foot is stroked (plantar reflex)
What does it mean if the adult has a Babinski reflex ?correct answerSevere problem in the central nervous system (affecting upper motor neuron)
A normal reflex response would be documented ascorrect answer2+/4+
Lumbar puncture purposecorrect answer1. Obtain spinal fluid to analyze for blood, infection, and tumor cells
2. Measure pressure readings with a manometer 3. To administer drugs intratehecally (Brain, spinal cord)
How is the client positioned during a lumbar puncture?correct answerPropped up over bedside table with head down
a lot of arch to the back
On side in fetal position
CSF fluid should becorrect answerClear and colorless
Lumbar puncture post procedurecorrect answerlie flat or prone for 4-8 hours
increase fluids
What is the most common complication of lumbar puncturecorrect answerHeadache
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