prepu assessment of neuro function

There are 12 pairs of cranial nerves. Only three are sensory. Select the cranial nerve that is affected with decreased visual fields. a: I b: III c: II d: IV

II

The nurse is completing a neurologic assessment and uses the whisper test to assess which cranial nerve? a: olfactory b: vagus c: facial d: acoustic

acoustic

Which term refers to the inability to recognize objects through a particular sensory system? a: agnosia b: ataxia c: dementia d: aphasia

agnosia

A client is ordered to undergo CT of the brain with IV contrast. Before the test, the nurse should complete which action first? a: obtain a blood sample to evaluate BUN and creatinine concentrations b: maintain the client NPO for 6 hours before the test c: obtain two large-bore IV lines d: assess the client for medication allergies

assess the client for medication allergies

Which is a sympathetic effect of the nervous system? a: increased peristalsis b: decreased blood pressure c: dilated pupils d: decreased respiratory rate

dilated pupils

A patient has expressive speaking aphasia after having a stroke. Which portion of the brain does the nurse know has been affected? a: inferior posterior frontal areas b: temporal lobe c: posterior frontal area d: parietal-occipital area

inferior posterior frontal areas

A male client is scheduled for an electroencephalogram (EEG). When the nurse caring for the client is preparing him for the test, the client states that during childhood he was mildly electrocuted but miraculously lived. Therefore, he is quite afraid of going through an EEG. In what ways can the nurse help dispel the client's fear regarding the test? a: inform the client that he will not experience any electrical shock b: inform the client that he will experience only mild electrical shock c: distract the client's attention from the test d: encourage adequate water intake by the client

inform the client that he will not experience any electrical shock

A patient has been diagnosed with damage to Broca's area of the left frontal lobe. To document the extent of damage, the nurse would assess the patient's: a: hearing b: balance c: vision d: speech

speech

A client who has sustained a head injury to the parietal lobe cannot identify a familiar object by touch. The nurse knows that this deficit is which of the following? a: visual agnosia b: positive romberg c: ataxia d: tactile agnosia

tactile agnosia

Which cerebral lobe contains the auditory receptive areas? a: parietal b: occipital c: frontal d: temporal

temporal