Chapter 46 Patients With Neurologic Disorders

Chapter 46  Patients With Neurologic Disorders

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
A male patient presents to the clinic complaining of a headache. The nurse notes that the patient is guarding his neck, and he tells the nurse that he has stiffness in the neck area. The nurse suspects the patient may have meningitis. What is another well-recognized sign of this infection?
A)
Negative Brudzinski’s sign
B)
Positive Kernig’s sign
C)
Hyperpatellar reflex
D)
Sluggish pupil reaction

2.
A patient with herpes simplex virus (HSV) encephalitis has been admitted to the ICU. What medication would the nurse expect the health care provider to order for the treatment of this disease process?
A)
Cyclosporine (Neoral)
B)
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
C)
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
D)
Ampicillin (Principen)

3.
The nurse is planning the care of a 28-year-old female hospitalized with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. What schedule would be most appropriate for the organization of diagnostic procedures for this patient?
A)
All at one time, to provide a longer rest period
B)
Before meals, to stimulate her appetite
C)
In the morning, with frequent rest periods
D)
Before bedtime, to promote rest

4.
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient who has stabilized after the emergency treatment of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). What nursing intervention would receive priority for this patient?
A)
Using the incentive spirometer as prescribed
B)
Maintaining the patient on bed rest
C)
Reorienting the patient to person, time, and place
D)
Limiting free water to 1 L per day

5.
A patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) has been admitted to the medical unit for treatment of an MS exacerbation. Included in the admission orders is baclofen (Lioresal). What would be the expected outcome of this medication?
A)
Reduction in the appearance of new lesions on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
B)
Decreased muscle spasms in the lower extremities
C)
Increased muscle strength in the upper extremities
D)
Promotion of urinary continence

Answer Key

1.
B
2.
B
3.
C
4.
A
5.
B