Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
Textbook of Basic Nursing (Lippincott's Practical Nursing) Tenth Edition by Caroline Bunker Rosdahl, Mary T. Kowalski
$2.99
Chapter 78- Nervous System Disorders
Complete Chapter Questions With Answers
Sample Questions Are Posted Below
| 1. | The nurse is caring for a client following an angiogram. Which of the following is a nursing intervention recommended for this client? | |
| A) | Apply a sandbag distal to the insertion site. | |
| B) | Check the insertion site for bleeding every 2 hours. | |
| C) | Encourage fluids, if not contraindicated. | |
| D) | Call the healthcare provider if there is not a pulse at the injection site. | |
| 2. | A nurse is assisting in performing a cerebral arteriography for a client with a head injury. What is the nurse’s role when assisting with this procedure? | |
| A) | Restrict excess fluid intake during the arteriography procedure. | |
| B) | Apply a pressure device after the procedure to prevent scarring. | |
| C) | Check the insertion site every hour for signs of bleeding. | |
| D) | Obtain a baseline neurologic assessment before the procedure | |
| 3. | The nurse monitors an 80-year-old male client’s blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine before and after positron emission tomography. For which alteration is the older adult at risk related to the use of dye in the test? | |
| A) | Kidney damage | |
| B) | Cardiac dysrhythmias | |
| C) | Respiratory distress | |
| D) | Hypernatremia | |
| 4. | The nurse is providing client education for a client whose healthcare provider ordered a brain scan. Which of the following might the nurse mention are conditions diagnosed by a brain scan? Select all answers that apply. | |
| A) | Vascular lesions | |
| B) | Neoplasms | |
| C) | Abscesses | |
| D) | Cerebrovascular ischemia | |
| E) | Increased intracranial pressure | |
| F) | Infection of the meninges | |
| 5. | A nurse is assisting the anesthetist in performing a lumbar puncture on a client who is about to undergo a cesarean section under spinal anesthesia. What important factor should the nurse document before and after the procedure? | |
| A) | Muscle tone and strength | |
| B) | Function of the cranial nerves | |
| C) | Direction of the eye movements | |
| D) | Ability to move all extremities | |
Answer Key
| 1. | C |
| 2. | D |
| 3. | A |
| 4. | A, B, C, D |
| 5. | D |
Original price was: $100.00.$70.00Current price is: $70.00.
Original price was: $60.00.$40.00Current price is: $40.00.
Original price was: $200.00.$150.00Current price is: $150.00.
Original price was: $30.00.$20.00Current price is: $20.00.
Original price was: $30.00.$20.00Current price is: $20.00.
Original price was: $100.00.$75.00Current price is: $75.00.