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Which cranial nerve supplies most of the organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities and carries motor fibers to glands that produce digestive juices and other secretions?
- A. Somatic motor nerve
- B. Visceral sensory nerve
- C. Abducens nerve
- D. Vagus nerve
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The vagus nerve extends from the throat, larynx, and organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities. It is responsible for sensations and will accelerate peristalsis when stimulated.
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What are surgical navigational systems?
- A. Computerized devices that guide the surgeon
- B. A set of detailed anatomic maps pinpointing specific areas of the brain
- C. A written set of progressive processes for the resection of small brain tumors
- D. The use of radioactive materials to pinpoint small tumors of the brain
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Surgical navigational systems are computerized devices that guide the surgeon and make possible the resection of tumors that were once thought to be inoperable.
A family member of a patient who has just experienced a tonic-clonic seizure is concerned about the patient's deep sleep. What is this behavior called?
- A. Convalescent period
- B. Neural recovery period
- C. Sombulant period
- D. Postictal period
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Seizures are followed by a rest period of variable length, called a postictal period.
A patient has recently experienced a stroke with left-sided weakness and has problems with choking, especially when drinking thin liquids. Which nursing interventions would be most helpful in assisting this patient to swallow safely?
- A. Use a straw.
- B. Tuck chin when swallowing.
- C. Take a sip of liquid with each bite.
- D. Turn head to the left.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The patient should sit at a 90-degree angle with the head up and chin slightly tucked.
Which action will the nurse take when caring for a child recently diagnosed with bacterial meningitis?
- A. Arrange for humidified oxygen per mask.
- B. Place the child in respiratory isolation.
- C. Inquire about drug allergy.
- D. Hold NPO until orders arrive.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Persons with bacterial meningitis are placed in respiratory isolation until the pathogen can no longer be cultured, usually 24 hours.
In which way will a nurse record the behavior when a patient with Alzheimer's disease attempts to eat using a napkin rather than a fork?
- A. Apraxia
- B. Agnosia
- C. Aphasia
- D. Dysphagia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Agnosia is a total or partial loss of the ability to recognize familiar objects or people through sensory stimuli as a result of organic brain damage.