CH43: Nervous System

C. Face the patient

A patient has a hearing problem. When talking with the patient, you: A. Keep the television or radio on B. Shout C. Face the patient D. Speak quickly

D. A cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

A sudden damage to the brain due to either hemorrhage or blockage of an artery is called: A. Multiple sclerosis B. Agnosia C. A catastrophic reaction D. A cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

D. Tell the RN

An older person is normally alert. Today he is confused. What should you do? A. Ask the patient why he is confused B. Ignore the confusion C. Check to see if the patient is confused later in the day D. Tell the RN

B. Seizures

Another term that is similar to the word convulsion is: A. Tremors B. Seizures C. Fever D. Hypertension

B. A TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)

Any condition that temporarily decreases blood flow to the brain can cause what to occur? A. "Senior" moment B. A TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) C. A Heart attack D. A cerebral hemorrhage

Glaucoma

Fluid builds in the eye causing pressure on the optic nerve

B. Have difficulty in understanding spoken/written language

One of your patients just had a stroke and is manifesting receptive aphasia. Patients with receptive aphasia: A. Are unable to speak B. Have difficulty in understanding spoken/written language C. Are not able to express themselves meaningfully through speech D. Speak very loudly at all times

Aphasia

Total or partial loss of the ability to use or understand language

TIA

Transient Ischemic Attack (mini-stroke)

C. EEG

What diagnostic test is used to monitor electrical activity in the brain? A. ECG B. CT C. EEG D. X-ray

C. Explain the location of food and beverages

When caring for a patient who is blind or visually impaired, you: A. Place the furniture and equipment where the patient walks B. Keep the lights off C. Explain the location of food and beverages D. Rearrange the furniture and equipment

C. Explain what you are doing to him/her

When caring for a patient who is comatose, you: A. Make jokes about how sick the patient is B. Care for the patient without talking to them C. Explain what you are doing to him/her D. Discuss your problems with the other NA in the room with you

B. On the patient's weak side

When helping a patient who is recovering from a stroke to walk, the NA should assist: A. On the patient's strong side B. On the patient's weak side C. From behind the patient D. With a wheelchair

D. Speak clearly and slowly as you face the patient

Which guideline is correct to use with a patient who is HOH (hard of hearing)? A. Encourage family participation to ensure they understand B. Speak in a high pitched voice C. Write down words rather than speaking D. Speak clearly and slowly as you face the patient

A. Mild slowing of movement

Which of the following changes is a normal part of the aging nervous system? A. Mild slowing of movement B. Severe confusion C. Continuous forgetfulness D. Mild personality change

A. Aphasia

Your patient has just suffered a stroke and is having trouble forming words. What term is used to describe difficulty with language in this patient's condition? A. Aphasia B. Dysphasia C. Paraplegia D. Hemiplegia

B. The stroke occurred in the right side of his brain

Your patient suffered a stroke which left him paralyzed on the left side of his body. Which statement is true? A. The stroke occurred in the left side of his brain B. The stroke occurred in the right side of his brain C. The stroke affected the brain stem D. The patient has paraplegia

Ischemic stroke

a stroke where the blood loss is caused by a blockage

Hemorrhagic stroke

a stroke where the blood loss is caused by the rupture of a blood vessel

Hyperopia

farsightedness

Myopia

nearsightedness

Cataracts

the gradual yellowing and hardening of the lens of the eye caused by aging

diabetic retinopathy

Blood vessels in the retina are damaged, vision blurs

Age-related macular degeneration

Blurs central vision

Global aphasia

Difficulties in both expressing themselves and understanding spoken or written language

Expressive aphasia

Difficulty expressing thought through speech or writing

Receptive aphasia

Difficulty understanding language