Neurology nclex - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A white female client is admitted to an acute care facility with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Her history reveals bronchial asthma, exogenous obesity, and iron deficiency anemia. Which history finding is a risk factor for CVA? a. Caucasian race b. Female sex c. Obesity d. Bronchial asthma correct answers Answer C. Obesity is a risk factor for CVA. Other risk factors include a history of ischemic episodes, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis of the cra...

Neurology NCLEX answers A client weighing 150 lb with a head injury is receiving an IV anticonvulsant. The order is for 5 mcg/kg/min. The premixed bag contains 250 mg of anticonvulsant/250 mL normal saline solution. The nurse will set the administration pump for how many milliliters per hour? 20 A client has been taking carbamazepine (Tegretol) for 3 years. What should the nurse specifically evaluate on the admission physical assessment? Symptoms of increased bruising and weakness Before be...

Permissive Hypertension Phenomenon: After an acute ischemic stroke, the body senses the need for increased pressure to perfuse the penumbra (area of swollen and vulnerable but salvageable brain tissue) to keep the stroke from extending), autocorrects within 24 - 48 hours without treatment >220/120 mm Hg Blood pressure that would require treatment after ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke labetalol [Normodyne], nicardipine [Cardene] IV antihypertensives that are often used if medicati...

Neurology NCLEX | VERIFIED SOLUTION Neurology NCLEX 1. The nurse is reinforcing home-care instructions to a client and family regarding care after cataract removal from the right eye. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions? Answer: "I should not sleep on my right side." 2. The nurse is assisting with caring for a client after a craniotomy. Which is the best position for the client to be placed? Answer: Semi-Fowler's position 3. The nurse ...

Neurology NCLEX answers A client weighing 150 lb with a head injury is receiving an IV anticonvulsant. The order is for 5 mcg/kg/min. The premixed bag contains 250 mg of anticonvulsant/250 mL normal saline solution. The nurse will set the administration pump for how many milliliters per hour? 20 A client has been taking carbamazepine (Tegretol) for 3 years. What should the nurse specifically evaluate on the admission physical assessment? Symptoms of increased bruising and weakness Before be...

Neurology NCLEX | VERIFIED SOLUTION Neurology NCLEX 1. The nurse is reinforcing home-care instructions to a client and family regarding care after cataract removal from the right eye. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions? Answer: "I should not sleep on my right side." 2. The nurse is assisting with caring for a client after a craniotomy. Which is the best position for the client to be placed? Answer: Semi-Fowler's position 3. The nurse ...

Neurology NCLEX | VERIFIED SOLUTION Neurology NCLEX 1. The nurse is reinforcing home-care instructions to a client and family regarding care after cataract removal from the right eye. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the instructions? Answer: "I should not sleep on my right side." 2. The nurse is assisting with caring for a client after a craniotomy. Which is the best position for the client to be placed? Answer: Semi-Fowler's position 3...

The nurse is assessing the motor function of an unconscious client. The nurse should plan to use which technique to test the client's peripheral response to pain? Nail bed pressure Motor testing in the unconscious client can be done only by testing response to painful stimuli. Nail bed pressure tests a basic peripheral response. Cerebral responses to pain are tested using a sternal rub, placing upward pressure on the orbital rim, or squeezing the clavicle or sternocleidomastoid muscle. Th...

The nurse is caring for a patient who suffered massive head trauma, and suspected increased intracranial pressure (ICP) from an automobile accident. Which cranial nerves are most appropriate to check at this time? A. CN I and CN II B. CN II and CN III C. CN III and CN IV D .CN IV and CN V B. CN II and CN III When increased ICP is suspected, the nurse performs a complete neurologic assessment. What does the pupillary response indicate? A. High pressure can cause blurred vision. B. Hemor...