University:
Texas Lutheran University
Course:
NURS 340 | Complex Nursing Concepts & Practice I
Academic year:

2023
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256

Pages:

27
Author:

RexRed

Nurse Kristine is trying to communicate with a client with brain attack (stroke) and aphasia. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be least helpful to the client? A Speaking to the client at a slower rate B Looking directly at the client during attempts at speech C Allowing plenty of time for the client to respond Completing the sentences that the client cannot finish Question 1 Explanation: Clients with aphasia after brain attack (stroke) often fatigue easily and have a short attention span. General guidelines when trying to communicate with the aphasic client include speaking more slowly and The client with a brain attack (stroke) has residual dysphagia. When a diet order is initiated, the nurse avoids doing which of the following? A Allowing plenty of time for chewing and swallowing Giving the client thin liquids Thickening liquids to the consistency of oatmeal D Placing food on the unaffected side of the mouth Question 4 Explanation: Before the client with dysphagia is started on a diet, the gag and swallow reflexes must have returned. The client is assisted with meals as needed and is given ample time to chew and swallow. Food is placed on the unaffected side of the mouth. Liquids are thickened to avoid aspiration. What is the function of the medulla oblongota? It has cardiovascular control B Controls visual and auditory reflexes C Connects the midbrain to the cerebrum Controls respiratory rate Projection axons Connect hemispheres of the brain B Connect lobes within one hemisphere Connect the brain to the spinal chord What occurs in the midbrain? integration of sensory and motor pathways B higher functions C fine motor control What is the function of all lobes excepting the frontal lobe Sensory function Emotional reasoning C Motor function and higher function Where are the cerebrums hemispheres divided? Down the longitudinal fissure B Down the lateral sulcus C Down the central sulcus What are the folds of the cerebellum called? A gyri folia sulci What network do commisural axons use to communicate? A Diencephalon Corpus Callosum C Motor Neurons The cerebellum is responsible for all none or which of the following? (Choose 2 answers) equilibrium and balance Smothment of motions speech D motor functions

Neurology Practical Test #1

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