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Test Bank for Medical Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care 10th Edition
Chapter 41 : Assessment of the Nervous System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse obtains a focused health history for a client who is scheduled for magnetic resonance angiography. Which priority question should the nurse ask before the test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allergies to iodine or shellfish are critical to assess because the contrast used in magnetic resonance angiography may cause a similar allergic reaction. The other options do not affect the safety or outcome of the procedure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of renal insufficiency who is scheduled for a computed tomography scan of the head with contrast medium. Which priority intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Intravenous fluids promote excretion of contrast medium, protecting the kidneys in clients with renal insufficiency. Bedrest is not required, gag reflex is unaffected, and an indwelling catheter is unnecessary unless otherwise indicated.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse obtains a focused health history for a client who is scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Which condition should alert the nurse to contact the provider and cancel the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metal devices like an internal insulin pump can interfere with MRI imaging and be displaced by magnetic forces, necessitating cancellation. CPK, BUN levels, and atrioventricular grafts do not contraindicate MRI.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse teaches a client who is scheduled for a positron emission tomography scan of the brain. Which statement should the nurse include in this client's teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant that may alter PET scan results, so it should be avoided for 12 hours prior. Increased fluid intake is unnecessary, cardiac medications should be continued, and metal removal is relevant for MRI, not PET.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse cares for a client who is experiencing deteriorating neurologic function. The client states, 'I am worried I will not be able to care for my young children.' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the client's specific concerns allows the nurse to tailor interventions and provide appropriate support. The other options make assumptions or suggest solutions without fully understanding the client's needs.