SATA FOR ADULT NEURO QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
Possible social effects of chronic neurologic disease include
A. divorce
B. job loss
C. depression
D. role changes
E. loss of self-esteem - ANSWER A. divorce
B. job loss
C. depression
D. role changes
E. loss of self-esteem
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in
A. constriction of the bronchi
B. dilation of skin blood vessels
C. increased secretion of insulin
D. increased blood glucose levels
E. relaxation of the urinary sphincters - ANSWER A. constriction of the bronchi
B. dilation of skin blood vessels
C. increased secretion of insulin
E. relaxation of the urinary sphincters
During assessment of the patient with trigeminal neuralgia, the nurse should
A. inspect all aspects of the mouth and teeth
B. assess the gag reflex and respiratory rate and dpeth
C. lightly palpate the affected side of the face for edema
D. test for temp and sensation perception on face
,E. ask the pt to describe factors that initiate an episode - ANSWER A. inspect all aspects of the mouth
and teeth
D. test for temp and sensation perception on face
E. ask the pt to describe factors that initiate an episode
Which instructions will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who is taking pyridostigmine?
A. pyridostigmine must be taken on time
B. take the prescribed dose every other week
C. underusing can result in myasthenic crisis
D. overdosing can result in cholinergic crisis
E. report the adverse effect of tachycardia to the HCP - ANSWER A. pyridostigmine must be taken on
time
C. underusing can result in myasthenic crisis
D. overdosing can result in cholinergic crisis
A pt is beginning to take cyclobenzaprine for treatment of acute back spasms. Which interventions will
the nurse include in the care of this pt?
A. Advise the pt to take this drug on an empty stomach
B. inform the pt not to abruptly stop taking the muscle relaxant. The dose should be tapered down
C. tell the pt to report dizziness & double vision to the HCP
D. advise the pt to avoid alcohol
E. taking narcotics at the same time can cause serious side effects - ANSWER B. inform the pt not to
abruptly stop taking the muscle relaxant. The dose should be tapered down
C. tell the patient to report dizziness & double vision to the HCP
D. advise the pt to avoid alcohol
E. taking narcotics at the same time can cause serious side effects
Indicate whether the following manifestations of a stroke are more likely to occur with right brain or left
brain damage.
A. aphasia
, B. impaired judgment
C. quick impulsive behavior
D. inability to remember words
E. left homonymous hemianopsia
F. neglect of the left side of the body
G. hemiplegia of the right side of the body - ANSWER A. L-aphasia
B. R-impaired judgment
C. R-quick impulsive behavior
D. L-inability to remember words
E. R-left homonymous hemianopsia
F. R-neglect of the left side of the body
G. L-hemiplegia of the right side of the body
The incidence of ischemic stroke in pts with TIAs & other risk factors is reduced with administration of
A. furosemide
B. lovastatin
C. daily-low dose aspirin
D. nimodipine
E. clopidogrel - ANSWER C. daily-low dose aspirin
E. clopidogrel
What methods are used to assess for cranial nerve VII?
A. gag reflex
B. confrontation
C. corneal reflex test
D. light touch to the face
E. smile, frown, then close eyes
F. salt & sugar discrimination - ANSWER C. corneal reflex test
E. smile, frown, then close eyes
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