Exam 14: Alterations in Cognitive Systems, Cerebral Hemodynamics and Motor Function

The nurse is explaining clinical manifestations of alterations in the extrapyramidal system.The nurse would correctly include (select all that apply):

A 10-year-old female was brought to the ER following a sudden onset of convulsions.The primary care provider thinks that she experienced an explosive,disorderly discharge of cerebral neurons referred to as:

A patient has paralysis of both legs.What type of paralysis does the patient have?

A nurse recalls neural systems basic to cognitive functions include _____ systems.(Select all that apply.)

The patient is experiencing an increase in intracranial pressure.This increase results in:

The primary care provider states that the patient has vasogenic edema.The nurse realizes vasogenic edema is clinically important because:

A 30-year-old female had a seizure that started with her fingers and progressive1y spread up her arm and then extended to her leg,with no loss of consciousness.How should the nurse chart this?

A 50-year-old male suffers a severe head injury when his motorcycle hits a tree.His breathing becomes deep and rapid but with normal pattern.What term should the nurse use for this condition?

A neurologists explains that arousal is mediated by the:

A nurse thinks a patient may be experiencing dementia.Which assessment finding will most help support this diagnosis?

A 20-year-old male suffers a severe closed head injury in a motor vehicle accident.He remains in a vegetative state (VS)1 month after the accident.Which of the following structures is most likely keeping him in a vegetative state?

A 51-year-old male is admitted to the neurological critical care unit with a severe closed head injury.All four extremities are in rigid extension,his forearm is hyperpronated,and his legs are in plantar extension.How should the nurse chart this condition?

A patient with an addiction to alcohol checked into a rehabilitation center.He experiences delirium,inability to concentrate,and is easily distracted.From which of the following is he most likely suffering?

A patient has memory loss of events that occurred before a head injury.What cognitive disorder does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

A 75-year-old female suffers a stroke and now has difficulty writing and production of language.This condition is most likely caused by occlusion of the:

A 45-year-old female presents to the emergency room (ER)reporting excessive vomiting.A CT scan of the brain reveals a mass in the:

A 65-year-old male recently suffered a cerebral vascular accident.He is now unable to recognize and identify objects by touch because of injury to the sensory cortex.How should the nurse document this finding?

When thought content and arousal level are intact but a patient cannot communicate,the patient has:

A teenage boy sustains a severe closed head injury following an all-terrain vehicle (ATV)accident.He is in a state of deep sleep that requires vigorous stimulation to elicit eye opening.How should the nurse document this in the chart?

A male patient complains of tiring easily,has difficulty rising from a sitting position,and cannot stand on his toes.The nurse would expect a diagnosis of: