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CH 65
Question 1 See full question 23s
To evaluate a client's cerebellar function, a nurse should ask:
You Selected:
● "Do you have any problems with balance?"
Correct response:
● "Do you have any problems with balance?"
Explanation:
Reference:
● Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter
65: Assessment of Neurologic Function, Cerebellum, p. 1949.
Chapter 65: Assessment of Neurologic Function - Page 1949
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Question 2 See full question 12s
A client preparing to undergo a lumbar puncture states he doesn't think he
will be able to get comfortable with his knees drawn up to his abdomen and
his chin touching his chest. He asks if he can lie on his left side. Which
statement is the best response by the nurse?
You Selected:
● "Although the required position may not be comfortable, it will make
the procedure safer and easier to perform."
Correct response:
● "Although the required position may not be comfortable, it will make
the procedure safer and easier to perform."
Explanation:
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Reference:
● Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter
65: Assessment of Neurologic Function, Lumbar Puncture and
Examination of Cerebrospinal Fluid, p. 1969.
Chapter 65: Assessment of Neurologic Function - Page 1969
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Question 3 See full question 11s
Which neurotransmitter demonstrates inhibitory action, helps control mood
and sleep, and inhibits pain pathways?
You Selected:
● Serotonin
Correct response:
● Serotonin
Explanation:
Reference:
● Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter
65: Assessment of Neurologic Function, Table 65-1, p. 1947.
Chapter 65: Assessment of Neurologic Function - Page 1947
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Question 4 See full question 6s
A client has undergone a lumbar puncture as part of a neurological
assessment. The client is put under the care of a nurse after the procedure.
Which important postprocedure nursing intervention should be performed to
ensure the client's maximum comfort?
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You Selected:
● Keep the room brightly lit and play soothing music in the background
Correct response:
● Encourage the client to drink liberal amounts of fluids
Explanation:
Reference:
● Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter
65: Assessment of Neurologic Function, Chart 65-4, p. 1970.
Chapter 65: Assessment of Neurologic Function - Page 1970
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Question 5 See full question 10s
What part of the brain controls and coordinates muscle movement?
You Selected:
● Cerebellum
Correct response:
● Cerebellum
Explanation:
Reference:
● Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter
65: Assessment of Neurologic Function, Cerebellum, p. 1949.
Chapter 65: Assessment of Neurologic Function - Page 1949
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Question 6 See full question 12s
The pre-nursing class is learning about the nervous system in their anatomy
class. What part of the nervous system would the students learn is
responsible for digesting food and eliminating body waste?
You Selected:
● Parasympathetic
Correct response:
● Parasympathetic
Explanation:
Reference:
● Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter
65: Assessment of Neurologic Function, Parasympathetic Nervous
System, p. 1954.
Chapter 65: Assessment of Neurologic Function - Page 1954
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Question 7 See full question 9s
Which of the following neurotransmitters are deficient in myasthenia gravis?
You Selected:
● Acetylcholine
Correct response:
● Acetylcholine
Explanation:
Reference:
● Hinkle, J.L., & Cheever, K.H., Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-
Surgical Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia, Wolters Kluwer, 2018, Chapter
