Exam 16: Disorders of the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems and the Neuromuscular Junction

A patient is brought to the ER for treatment of injuries received in a motor vehicle accident.An MRI reveals spinal cord injury, and his body temperature fluctuates markedly.The most accurate explanation of this phenomenon is that:

A patient is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).What physiological change is causing the patient's symptoms?

Six weeks ago a patient suffered a T6 spinal cord injury.What complication does the nurse suspect when the patient develops a blood pressure of 200/120, a severe headache, blurred vision, and bradycardia?

Which information is basic to the assessment findings associated with a patient diagnosed with an aneurysm?

What are the most common primary central nervous system (CNS)tumors in adults?

A patient diagnosed with a diffuse brain injury (DBI)is at increased risk for which complication?

A 48-year-old patient presents at the ER reporting an acute severe headache, nausea, photophobia, and nuchal rigidity.Which medical diagnosis is supported by these signs and symptoms?

A nurse is preparing to teach staff about the most common type of traumatic brain injury.Which type of traumatic brain injury should the nurse discuss?

A 30-year-old white male recently suffered a cerebrovascular accident.Which of the following is the most likely factor that contributed to his stroke?

When a patient asks, "What is the cause of multiple sclerosis?" the nurse bases the answer on the interaction between:

A patient presents with seizures.An MRI reveals a meningioma most likely originating from the:

A coup injury resulting from a blow to the frontal portion of the skull would occur in which region of the brain?

A 15-month-old child from Pennsylvania was brought to the ER with symptomology that includes fever, seizure activity, cranial palsies, and paralysis.Which form of encephalitis is best supported by the available assessment data?

The majority of intervertebral disk herniations occur between which vertebral levels (cervical, C; thoracic, T; lumbar, L; sacral, S)?

A patient diagnosed with a spinal cord injury experienced spinal shock lasting 15 days.The patient is now experiencing an uncompensated cardiovascular response to sympathetic stimulation.What does the nurse suspect caused this condition?

The patient reports generalized muscle weakness.The health care provider orders administration of the medication edrophonium chloride (Tensilon).This medication is used in the diagnosis of:

What is the most common early symptom of a brain abscess?