MS II Week Four

What are symptoms of a cerebellum tumor?

Which diagnostic tool is used to confirm the diagnosis of Parkinson disease (PD)?

Anterior Cord Syndrome

Which statement would nurse include when teaching the spouse of a patient with Alzheimer disease about caregiver role?

Which condition would nurse suspect if pt previously dx w/lung cancer reports HA, N/V, and new onset muscle weakness?

Which muscle group is affected first in patients with myasthenia gravis (MG)?

Which intervention is most effective for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a stroke patient?

Which function is nurse's primary role during tPA administration for pt who is dx w/ acute onset ischemic stroke?

Which statement made by the student nurse indicates a need for further education about the risk factors for delirium?

Which condition would nurse suspect when new pt w/SCI at C4 experiences decrease BP to 60/44 and drop in HR to 48 bpm?

For which reason would a patient with vascular dementia (VaD) be receiving a short-term regimen of memantine, NMDA?

Which patient would the nurse assess first after receiving a status report on patients with head injuries?

Which intervention would be implemented initially after a head injury?

Which intervention is most effective for preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a stroke patient?

Which are Clinical Manifestations of Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Multiselect

Is excessive salivation indicative of cholinergic crisis in a patient with myasthenia gravis?

Which of the following are treatments for Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Multiselect

Generally, pregnancy does not worsen MS; in fact, some women experience temporary improvement.

Which diagnostic tool is highly sensitive for diagnosing myasthenia gravis (MG)?

Which manifestations are associated with right brain stroke?

Which class of medications is considered first-line therapy for restless legs syndrome (RLS)?

Which condition would the nurse expect in a patient suffering a neurologic condition such as cauda equina injury?

What are the symptoms of decreased antidiuretic hormone (ADH) production or release?

Which of the following interventions would the nurse use for a seizing patient? Multiselect.

Which intervention would the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with an injury to the cerebellum?

A Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score of _____ or less could indicate a coma.

Which admission order would the nurse question for a patient with a basal skull fracture?

Which action would nurse take for pt after emergent abdominal sx & is disoriented, incoherent speech, restless/agitated?

Which assessment would be the nurse's priority when caring for a patient with Guillain-Barre syndrome?

Which assessment finding would the nurse anticipate for a patient with a spinal cord injury at T8?

Which info would u include when explainin to fam of pt w/vascular dementia why some HCP call it multi-infarct dementia?

What treatment should a patient with a history of myocardial infarction and migraines avoid?

Which action would nurse include to ensure safety of pt w/dementia in & out consciousness when awake confused/agitated?

Which therapy would the nurse expect to be ordered to reduce the risk for stroke in patient who has atrial fibrillation?

Which outcome is the major overall treatment goal for the patient with a seizure disorder?

For which surgical procedure would the nurse prepare the patient who presents with hydrocephalus?

Which clinical manifestation is seen in patients experiencing a myasthenic crisis?

A rare autoimmune disorder characterized by acute peripheral nerve inflammation leading to ascending paralysis.

Which manifestation can occur with unrelieved brainstem compression?

Which assessment date would nurse expect in chart of pt w/Alzheimer disease who has been prescribed fluoxetine?

What is the purpose of a ventriculostomy system for intracranial pressure monitoring?

Which medication would the nurse anticipate administering for increased intracranial pressure?

Which safety precaution would the nurse implement when caring for a patient during a seizure?

Which sign is typically noticed first in patients with Parkinson disease (PD)?

Which med or medication class would be utilized to manage the pts cerebral edema after receiving radiation therapy?

Which info observed in the chart of a pt scheduled for MRI without contrast would the nurse report to the HCP?

What is a characteristic clinical manifestation of neurogenic shock in a patient with a spinal cord injury?

Which are acute management of cluster headaches? Multiselect.

Which type of headache may include a visual, sensory, or aphasic aura?

Which measurement would nurse monitor in pts with increased intracranial pressure who are risk for diabetes insipidus?

Which type of headache is generally located bilaterally and is described as a band-like pressure at the base of skull?

Which statement from nurse regarding action they will take after stenting procedure indicates need 4 further education?

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in a patient admitted with a right-brain stroke?

What PPE would the nurse wear in a pts room who is on droplet precautions? Multiselect.

Which alternative treatment option may be used to treat cluster headaches?

Which muscle group causes the most problems for patients with myasthenia gravis (MG)?

Which of the following are present with decorticate posturing? Multiselect.

Which goal is priority for pt who experienced memory loss and cognitive dysfunction-10 yrs, currently agitated/confused?

Which diagnostic test would the nurse immediately prepare a patient for who arrived at the ED with symptoms of stroke?

A pt with damage to the cerebellum will present with which of the following symptoms? Multiselect.

What condition may develop following a traumatic head injury due to damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary gland?

Which procedure is considered the gold standard for monitoring intracranial pressure?

Which patient problem has the highest priority when planning care for a patient with a cervical spinal cord injury (C5)?

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in a patient admitted with a left-sided stroke?

Which diagnostic test would nurse immediately prepare the pt for who arrived at the ED with symptoms of stroke?

Is it appropriate to apply cold packs intermittently to the face of a patient with a basal skull fracture?

What is next step in pts tx when the medical team reports a GCS of 7 during initial assessment of a pt w/head trauma?

The presence of which risk factor would the nurse expect to find in 48 y/o patient diagnosed w/Alzheimer disease (AD)?

Which of the following are at a higher risk for meningitis? Multiselect.

Which type of stroke would nurse suspect pt had if pt has hx of AFIB and reports that symptoms "came out of nowhere"?

Which response would nurse give when asked by patient family why patient w/SCI requires enoxaparin injections?

Which of the following are Interprofessional Care for Increased Intracranial Pressure? Multiselect.

Which statement by caregiver of pt w/Alzheimer disease demonstrates an accurate understanding of patient's med regimen?

Which therapy would nurse anticipate for pt has suffered an acute stroke & determined to not be candidate 4 sx therapy?

What are the clinical manifestations of cholinergic crisis in a patient with myasthenia gravis?

Which complication results from a spinal cord injury (SCI) at the level of C4?

Which patient would receive priority for a nurse's assessment at the beginning of the shift?

Which clinical problem is the highest priority for a patient with a cervical spinal cord injury?

Which drug would be avoided in tx of headaches for pts with history of ischemic cardiac or peripheral vascular problems?

Which central nervous system (CNS) assessment finding is indicative of neurologic injury?

Which condition in the patient's health history would be a contraindication for the use of sumatriptan (Imitrex)?

Which health care provider would the nurse question for a patient with a traumatic brain injury?

Which patient being seen in the primary care provider's office is exhibiting an early warning sign of Alzheimer disease?

What is the highest priority clinical problem for a patient with a cervical spinal cord injury?

Which describe decerebrate posturing? Multiselect.

What is the potential risk of a basilar skull fracture?

Which intervention would the nurse use for a stroke patient who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?

Which manifestations are associated with right brain stroke?

Which clinical manifestation is often the first sign of multiple sclerosis (MS)?

Which manifestation is the classic sign of an epidural hematoma?

Which description is used to describe a cluster headache?

Which assessment finding would the nurse expect in a patient admitted with a right-brain stroke?

Which clinical manifestation is a classic sign of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?

Which type of skull fracture would the nurse suspect when admitted a pt to the ED who sustained powerful blow to head?

Which prevention strategy to reduce the risk of meningitis would the nurse recommend for a patient entering college?

Which action would the nurse recommend for encephalitis prevention efforts?