Exam (elaborations)
Med Surg/Neuro Test bank questions with actual answers.
- Course
- Institution
Med Surg/Neuro Test bank questions with actual answers.
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Content preview
Med Surg/Neuro Test bank questionswith actual answers.
1. A patient is brought to the ER following a motor vehicle accident in which he sustained head trauma.
Preliminary assessment reveals a vision deficit in the patient's left eye. The nurse should associate this
abnormal finding with trauma to which of the following cerebral lobes?
A) Temporal
B) Occipital
C) Parietal
D) Frontal ANS -B) Occipital
.A patient scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at the radiology department. The nurse who
prepares the patient for the MRI should prioritize which of the following actions?
A) Withholding stimulants 24 to 48 hours prior to exam
B) Removing all metal-containing objects
C) Instructing the patient to void prior to the MRI
D) Initiating an IV line for administration of contrast ANS -B) Removing all metal-containing objects
A gerontologic nurse planning the neurologic assessment of an older adult is considering normal, age-
related changes. Of what phenomenon should the nurse be aware?
A) Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes
B) Reduction in cerebral blood flow
C) Increased cerebral metabolism
D) Hypersensitivity to painful stimuli ANS -B) Reduction in cerebral blood flow
,The nurse has admitted a new patient to the unit. One of the patient's admitting orders is for an
adrenergic medication. The nurse knows that this medication will have what effect on the circulatory
system?
A) Thin, watery saliva
B) Increased heart rate
C) Decreased BP
D) Constricted bronchioles ANS -B) Increased heart rate
A nurse is assessing reflexes in a patient with hyperactive reflexes. When the patient's foot is abruptly
dorsiflexed, it continues to "beat" two times before settling into a resting position. How would the nurse
document this finding?
A) Rigidity
B) Flaccidity
C) Clonus
D) Ataxia ANS -C) Clonus
he nurse is doing an initial assessment on a patient newly admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of
cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The patient has difficulty copying a figure that the nurse has drawn and
is diagnosed with visual-receptive aphasia. What brain region is primarily involved in this deficit?
A) Temporal lobe
B) Parietal-occipital area
C) Inferior posterior frontal areas
D) Posterior frontal area ANS -B) Parietal-occipital area
The nurse is admitting a patient to the unit who is diagnosed with lower motor neuron lesion. What
entry in the patient's electronic record is most consistent with this diagnosis?
A) "Patient exhibits increased muscle tone."
,B) "Patient demonstrates normal muscle structure with no evidence of atrophy."
C) "Patient demonstrates hyperactive deep tendon reflexes."
D) "Patient demonstrates an absence of deep tendon reflexes." ANS -D) "Patient demonstrates an
absence of deep tendon reflexes."
8. An elderly patient is being discharged home. The patient lives alone and has atrophy of his olfactory
organs. The nurse tells the patient's family its essential that the patient have what installed in the
home?
A) Grab bars
B) Nonslip mats
C) Baseboard heaters
D) A smoke detector ANS -D) A smoke detector
A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Ménière's disease. While completing a neurologic
examination on the patient, the nurse assesses cranial nerve VIII. The nurse would be correct in
identifying the function of this nerve as what?
A) Movement of the tongue
B) Visual acuity
C) Sense of smell
D) Hearing and equilibrium ANS -D) Hearing and equilibrium
. A patient exhibiting an uncoordinated gait has presented at the clinic. Which of the following is the
most plausible cause of this patient's health problems?
A) Cerebellar dysfunction
B) A lesion in the pons
C) Dysfunction of the medulla
D) A hemorrhage in the midbrain ANS -A
, The nursing students are learning how to assess function of cranial nerve VIII. To assess the function of
cranial nerve VIII the students would be correct in completing which of the following assessment
techniques?
A) Have the patient identify familiar odors with the eyes closed
B) Assess papillary reflex.
C) Utilize the Snellen chart.
D) Test for air and bone conduction (Rinne test). ANS -D
A patient is being given a medication that stimulates her parasympathetic system. Following
administration of this medication, the nurse should anticipate what effect?
A) Constricted pupils
B) Dilated bronchioles
C) Decreased peristaltic movement
D) Relaxed muscular walls of the urinary bladder ANS -A) Constricted pupils
A patient is having a "fight or flight response" after receiving news about his prognosis. What affect will
this have on the patient's sympathetic nervous system?
A) Constriction of blood vessels in the heart muscle
B) Constriction of bronchioles
C) Increase in the secretion of sweat
D) Constriction of pupils ANS -C
The nurse is planning the care of a patient with Parkinson's Disease The nurse should be aware that
treatment will focus on what pathophysiological phenomenon?
A) Premature degradation of acetylcholine
B) Decreased availability of dopamine
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Professorkaylee. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.19. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
77254 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now