ATI RN
Review of Systems Neurological Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A 26 year-old man was in a motor vehicle accident and suffered a complete spinal cord injury to L3. The nurse assesses the patient for loss of motor function in the:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
The client is having a lumbar puncture performed. The nurse would plan to place the client in which position for the procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The side-lying position with legs pulled up and head bent down onto the chest is the standard position for a lumbar puncture. This position maximizes the space between the vertebrae, allowing easier access to the subarachnoid space for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection. Proper positioning is critical to ensure the procedure is performed safely and effectively.
Question 3 of 5
A client is admitted with a head injury. To monitor hypothalamic function, the nurse should monitor what parameters?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The hypothalamus regulates body temperature and fluid balance, making temperature and urinary output key parameters to monitor in head injury patients. Hypothalamic dysfunction can lead to disorders like diabetes insipidus or syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH), affecting fluid balance and temperature regulation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is explaining the transmission of nerve impulses to a patient with a spinal cord injury. What should the nurse explain as the structure that carries nerve impulses at synapses?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurotransmitters are chemicals released at the synaptic end bulb of a neuron that carry nerve impulses across the synapse to the next neuron. The cell membrane and depolarizations are involved in the electrical aspect of impulse transmission, while Schwann cells form the myelin sheath. Neurotransmitters are key to understanding synaptic communication.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing a patient for an electroencephalogram (EEG). What information should be given to the patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.