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Neurological System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which photoreceptor responds to the broadest spectrum of wavelengths of light?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A patient has a ruptured cerebral aneurysm and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The patient with a subarachnoid hemorrhage usually has minimal activity to prevent cerebral vasospasm or further bleeding and is at risk for venous thromboembolism. Activities such as coughing and sitting up that might increase intracranial pressure or decrease cerebral blood flow are avoided. Because there is no indication that the patient is unconscious, an oropharyngeal airway is inappropriate.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is a positive Babinski's sign?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 4 of 5
A 30-year-old female presents with muscle weakness in the lower extremities and palpitations. Her symptoms have been progressively worse over the course of a 2 weeks. She reports to be in great health, but had a period of abdominal pain and diarrhea approximately 5 weeks ago. Her temperature is 98.9 deg F (37.2 deg C), blood pressure 117/82 mmHg, pulse is 102/min, and respirations are 16/min. On physical exam, there is 4-/5 muscle strength throughout the lower extremities. Bilateral patellar reflexes are 1+ and ankle reflexes are absent. Lumbar puncture was performed, and results are pending. Part 2: What is the most appropriate initial treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A 45-year-old male presents with recurrent severe left-sided head pain. The pain develops rapidly and feels as if someone is 'stabbing' his eye. He reports his left eye gets red and watery and that his left eyelid 'droops' during each episode. His headaches last approximately 30 minutes, and have been occurring a few times a day for the past 5 weeks; some of the attacks occur out of sleep and he feels like he can predict what time they will occur each day. He has tried over the counter acetaminophen, which provides no relief. He reports no visual abnormalities. Medical history is significant for a benign lung nodule. He has been smoking cigarettes for the past 25 years. During an attack, the patient appears restless and agitated. Which of the following is most likely the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.