Neurologic and Sensory Systems

Which region of the brain regulates verbal expression? 1 Broca area 2 Wernicke area 3 Association area 4 Supplemental area

1 Broca area

Which assessment would the nurse use to assess the client's trigeminal nerve function? 1 Corneal sensation 2 Facial expressions 3 Ocular muscle movement 4 Shrugging of the shoulders

1 Corneal sensation

Which lobe of the cerebrum includes the Broca speech center? 1 Frontal lobe 2 Parietal lobe 3 Occipital lobe 4 Temporal lobe

1 Frontal lobe

A client with hemiparesis voices a reluctance to use a cane. Which rationale would the nurse use to explain the cane's purpose to the client? 1 Maintain balance to improve stability 2 Relieve pressure on weight-bearing joints 3 Prevent further injury to weakened muscles 4 Aid in controlling involuntary muscle movements

1 Maintain balance to improve stability

Which medication is a beta-adrenergic blocker used to reduce intraocular pressure? 1 Timolol 2 Travoprost 3 Carbachol 4 Apraclonidine

1 Timolol

Which action would the nurse test when assessing a client's eyes to ensure formation of a single image of close objects? 1 Mydriasis 2 Convergence 3 Accommodation 4 Pupillary constriction and dilation

2 Convergence

Which muscle helps in moving the eye diagonally downward toward the middle of the head? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. 1 Lateral rectus muscle 2 Medial rectus muscle 3 Inferior rectus muscle 4 Inferior oblique muscle 5 Superior oblique muscle

2 Medial rectus muscle 3 Inferior rectus muscle

Which term would the nurse use to document observing the characteristic gait associated with Parkinson disease? 1 Ataxic 2 Shuffling 3 Scissoring 4 Asymmetric

2 Shuffling

A health care provider prescribed a diagnostic workup for a client who may have myasthenia gravis. Which initial objective would the nurse establish with the client? 1 "The client will adhere to the teaching plan." 2 "The client will achieve psychologic adjustment." 3 "The client will maintain present muscle strength." 4 "The client will prepare for a possible myasthenic crisis."

3 "The client will maintain present muscle strength."

Which cranial nerve emerges from the client's medulla? 1 Trochlear 2 Trigeminal 3 Hypoglossal 4 Oculomotor

3 Hypoglossal

Which condition is associated with unevenly curved surfaces of the client's cornea? 1 Myopia 2 Hyperopia 3 Emmetropia 4 Astigmatism

4 Astigmatism

Which structure is a component of the auditory ossicles? 1 Malleus 2 Vestibule 3 Tympanic membrane 4 External acoustic meatus

1 Malleus

Which type of rehabilitation is an essential component to a client's recovery from Guillain-Barré syndrome? 1 Physical therapy 2 Speech exercises 3 Fitting with a vertebral brace 4 Follow-up on cataract progression

1 Physical therapy

Which nursing action would be implemented after a client has a lumbar puncture? 1 Maintaining the client in the supine position for several hours 2 Encouraging the client to ambulate every hour for at least 6 hours 3 Keeping the client in the Trendelenburg position for at least 2 hours 4 Placing the client in the high-Fowler position immediately after the procedure

1 Maintaining the client in the supine position for several hours

Which color of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may indicate subarachnoid hemorrhage in the client? 1 Hazy 2 Yellow 3 Brown 4 Colorless

2 Yellow

Which hearing disorder is more common in women than in men? 1 Tinnitus 2 Hyperacusis 3 Otosclerosis 4 Meniere disease

3 Otosclerosis

Which complications would the nurse monitor in a client who sustained a transection of the spinal cord, but no other injuries? 1 Hemorrhage 2 Hypovolemic shock 3 Gastrointestinal atony 4 Autonomic hyperreflexia

4 Autonomic hyperreflexia

For optimum nutrition, which intervention would the nurse implement when determining a client, who sustained a cerebrovascular accident (also known as a "brain attack"), needs assistance with eating? 1 Request that the client's food be pureed. 2 Feed the client to conserve the client's energy. 3 Have a family member assist the client with each meal. 4 Encourage the client to participate in the feeding process.

4 Encourage the client to participate in the feeding process.