This type of HA may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and irritability
a. Cluster
b. Migraine
c. Tension-type
d. Hammering
b. Migraine
While the nurse ambulated the client to the bathroom, the client begins to have a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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This type of HA may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting and irritability
a. Cluster
b. Migraine
c. Tension-type
d. Hammering - ANSWER- b. Migraine
While the nurse ambulated the client to the bathroom, the client begins to have a
seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Note the time the seizure began
b. Carry the patient to the nearest bed
c. Call for a wheelchair
d. Ease the patient to the floor - ANSWER- d. Ease the patient to the floor
A client with an onset of Bell's palsy is very upset and crying about the change in
facial appearance. The nurse plans to emotionally support the client by telling the
client that:
a. This is similar to a stroke, but all symptoms will reverse without treatment
b. This is not a stroke and many clients recover in 3-5 weeks
This caused by a small tumor, which can be easily c. removed
d. This is a temporary problem, with treatment similar to that for migraine
headaches - ANSWER- b. This is not a stroke and many clients recover in 3-5
weeks
- Clts w/ Bell's palsy should be reassured that they have not experience a stroke
& that sx often disappear spontaneously 3-5 weeks.
- This clt is given supportive tx for sx
- Not usually caused by a tumor, & the tx is not similar to that for migraine HA
Following a generalized tonic-clonic seizure, the patient is tired and sleepy. The
nurse should
,a. Suction the patient before allowing him to rest
b. Allow the patient to sleep as long as he feels sleepy
c. Stimulate the patient to increase his level of consciousness
d. Check the patients level of consciousness every 15 minutes for an hour -
ANSWER- b. Allow the patient to sleep as long as he feels sleepy
- In the postictal phase of generalized tonic-clonic seizures, patients are usually
very tired and may sleep for several hours and the nurse should allow the patient
to sleep as long as needed.
The most important technique for diagnosing headaches is______________
a. Cerebral blood flow studies
b. CT scan
c. A thorough history of the headaches
d. EMG - ANSWER- c. A thorough history of the headaches
A nurse is planning care for a client with a neurogenic bladder due to MS. Which
of the following plans for fluid administration of at least 2000mL/day would be
most helpful to this client?
a. 400-500mL with each meal, additional fluids in the morning but not after mid-
day
b. 400-500mL with each meal, 500-600mL in the evening prior to bedtime
c. 400-500mL with each meal, 200-250mL at midmorning, midafternoon, and late
afternoon
d. 400-500mL with each meal, with all extra fluid concentrated in the afternoon
and evening - ANSWER- c. 400 to 500 mL with each meal and 200 to 250 mL at
midmorning, midafternoon, and late afternoon
- Spacing fluid intake over the day helps the client with a neurogenic bladder to
establish regular times for successful voiding. Omitting intake after the evening
meal minimizes incontinence or the need to empty the bladder during the night.
A nurse has given instructions to a client with Parkinson's disease about
maintaining mobility. The would evaluate that the client understood the directions
if the client states he or she should:
a. Exercise in the evening to combat fatigue
b. Rock back and forth to start movement with bradykinesia
c. Sit in soft, deep chairs
d. Buy clothes with many buttons to maintain finger dexterity - ANSWER- b. Rock
back and forth to start movement with bradykinesia
, - Clt w/ Parkinson's disease should exercise in the morning when energy lvls are
highest.
- Clt should avoid sitting in soft, deep, chairs, bc they are difficult to get up from
- Clt can rock back & forth to initiate movement.
- Clt should buy clothes w/ Velcro fasteners & slide-locking buckles to support
the ability to dress
A client with myasthenia gravis has nursing diagnosis of "Risk for Ineffective
Airway Clearance and Risk for Ineffective Breathing Pattern. The nurse would
keep which of the following available at the client's bedside?
a. Incentive spirometer and cough pillow
b. Oxygen and metered dose inhaler
c. Pulse oximeter and a cardiac monitor
d. Ambu bag and suction equipment - ANSWER- d. Ambu bag and suction
equipment
- Clt w/ MG may experience episodes of respiratory distress if excessively
fatigued, or if the clt develops myasthenic crisis or cholinergic crisis. For this
reason, an ambu bag, intubation tray & suction equipment should be available at
the bedside
When obtaining a health history and physical assessment for a patient with
possible multiple sclerosis (MS), the nurse should
a. assess for the presence of chest pain.
b. inquire about any urinary tract problems.
c. inspect the skin for rashes or discoloration.
d. question the patient about any increase in libido. - ANSWER- b. inquire about
any urinary tract problems.
In observing a client with a suspected diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease the nurse
would expect the following clinical manifestations
a. Flaccidity, bradykinesia, visual disturbances
b. Patchy blindness, ptosis, tremors
c. Tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia
d. Ataxia, restless legs, cogwheeling - ANSWER- c. Tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia
The nurse determines that teaching about the management of osteoarthritis of
the feet and hands has been effective when the patient says,
a. "I will be careful to avoid crowds and people with infections."
b. "I can use heat to relieve the stiffness when I wake up in the morning."
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