NCLEX-PN (Neurology) Questions and answers all correct
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NCLEX-PN (Neurology)Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) ANS: MEDICAL TERM FOR--->Stroke: A stroke is when blood flow to a part of your brain is stopped either by a blockage or the rupture of a blood vessel
Transient ischemic Attack (TIA) ANS: (MINI-STROKE) is a stroke lasts only a few minutes. I...
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) ANS: MEDICAL TERM FOR--->Stroke: A stroke is when blood flow to a
part of your brain is stopped either by a blockage or the rupture of a blood vessel
Transient ischemic Attack (TIA) ANS: (MINI-STROKE) is a stroke lasts only a few minutes. It happens
when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly blocked.
Frontal Craniotomy ANS: craniotomy is the surgical removal of part of the bone from the skull to expose
the brain
Client went through Frontal Craniotomy, What orders should the nurse expect for the patient? ANS:
Administer O2 at 2LPM (prevent hypoxia)
Administer Dexamethasone (reduce/prevent Edema)
Elevate head of the bed to reduce cerebral edema
Nursing intervention in taking care of patient with traumatic brain injury ANS: Elevate Head of the bed
Provide relaxing environment such as quiet and
darkened room promotes rest and sleep and also helps reduce ICP and seizure episodes
What is Subarachnoid Hemorrhage ANS: Subarachnoid hemorrhage, a medical emergency, is usually
from a bulging blood vessel that bursts in the brain (aneurysm).
If you suspect Spinal Cord injury, How do you administer 2 breaths to a patient? ANS: With a suspected
Spinal Cord injury, deliver 2 breath using Jaw-thrust maneuver
When should you deliver 2 breaths? ANS: Two breath should be administered every 30 compressions
Cerebral Angiogram ANS: is a diagnostic test that can help your doctor find blockages in the blood
vessels of your head and neck. These blockages can lead to a stroke or aneurysm. Using the catheter (a
long, flexible tube), your doctor will inject a contrast dye into your carotid artery.
What happens during the procedure of cerebral Angiogram? ANS: During the procedure, contrast is
injected. Afterwards, Radiographic films are taken at various time intervals to visualize the intracranial
and extracranial blood vessels. After the procedure, the patient should have fluid forced to help clear
the contrast
, What happens after the procedure (Cerebral Angiogram) ANS: After the procedure the patient is kept
on bed rest with the affected extremity kept,immobilized for atleast 4-6 hours to prevent compilation
and bleeding at the site. The usual site is the femoral artery. The nurse would assess the site along with
the pedal pulse. A weak pulse finding would indicate a complication
Patient with Parkinson's Disease ANS: Unless there is difficulty with self feeding, allow the patient
independence in self care activities. provide enough time for the patient to eat at his/her own speed
What is MYASTHENIA GRAVIS ANS: A weakness and rapid fatigue of muscles under voluntary control.
Myasthenia Crisis ANS: A life threatening complication in which the breathing muscle become too weak.
Signs are an increase in heart rate, Blood Pressure, respiratory Rate, cyanosis
Which cranial nerve deal with movement of the eye? ANS: Cranial Nerve III(3), IV(4), VI(5)
Papilledema ANS: Papilledema is a condition in which increased pressure in or around the brain causes
the part of the optic nerve inside the eye to swell. Symptoms may be fleeting disturbances in vision,
headache, vomiting, or a combination.
Assessment finding for a patient with a brain Tumor? ANS: Assessment finding for a patient with a brain
tumor Include headache that becomes worse in the morning and with straining and stooping, vomiting,
papilledema, seizures, changes in mental status, and altered vision
transsphenoidal hypophysectomy ANS: A transsphenoidal hypophysectomy is a surgical procedure most
commonly used to remove a tumour of the pituitary gland. Transsphenoidal means through the
sphenoid sinus. This is the air sinus (cavity) at the back of your nose. The pituitary tumour is removed
through the nose.
Hypophysectomy ANS: A hypophysectomy is the surgical removal of the pituitary gland due to a tumor.
It is commonly removed transphenoidally, or through the nose.
What causes the frequent swallowing after pt underwent transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy ANS: The
nasal passage are generally packed after this surgery, and blood draining from the sinuses into the
mouth and throat can cause the frequently swallowing
Late sign of hemorrhage? ANS: Late sign of HEMORRHAGE is tachycardia(Fast heart beat)
Symptoms seen with parkinson's disease and can put a patient at risk of falls ANS: Rigidity(Stiffness),
Bradykinesia(slow movement)
and small shuffling steps
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