A patient is being treated for a common neurological disease that is characterized by abnormal cell ...

A patient is being treated for a common neurological disease that is characterized by abnormal cell firing in the brain. For what should the nurse assess in this patient?
 
  1. loss of consciousness
  2. seizures
  3. decerebrate posturing
  4. headache

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a seminar on Alzheimer disease (AD) with a group of community members. How should the nurse describe this health problem?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. The incidence of AD increases with age.
  2. AD tends to run in families.
  3. AD is more common in men.
  4. AD is caused by a virus.
  5. AD is caused by environmental contaminants.

Question 3

A patient's family asks the nurse, What does damage to Broca's area mean? after the healthcare provider leaves the patient's room. Which is the best response by the nurse?
 
  1. The way you communicate will have to change.
  2. You'll have to speak very loudly when you talk.
  3. Make sure there are no obstacles in the room, because sight will be a problem.
  4. Perhaps you would like to learn how to provide range-of-motion exercises.

Question 4

A victim who was thrown 50 feet in a motor vehicle crash experiences transient consciousness en route to the emergency department. What neurological tests should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
 
  1. magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT)
  2. computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET)
  3. x-rays of the skull and spine and computed tomography (CT)
  4. computed tomography (CT)

Question 5

The nurse understands that age-related changes in the neurological system include a decreased number of brain cells, decreased cerebral blood flow, and decreased metabolism.
 
  How would these expectations affect the nurse's plan when caring for an older patient at home?
 
  Select all that apply.
  1. The older adult will be distracted after a few minutes on the task.
  2. The older adult will not be open to learning to perform his or her own dressing change.
  3. The older adult will be less reliable at completing self-care activities.
  4. When too many stimuli are present, the older adult cannot process and respond in a timely fashion.
  5. The older adult has an increased risk for falls.