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