ATI RN · ATI Medical Surgical · Neurological System Questions
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If an individual suffers a traumatic event and has a neurological disorder that means they may be unable to recall anything from the moment of the injury or to retain memories of recent events. This is known as:
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Correct Answer: anterograde amnesia
The temperature & pin sense loss usually develops with disease in:
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Correct Answer: posterior horns of spinal cord
During muscle strength testing, the patient has active movement against gravity and some resistance to pressure. What score should the nurse give this finding?
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Correct Answer: 4
After talking with the health care provider, the patient asks what the blood-brain barrier does. What is the best description that the nurse can give the patient?
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Correct Answer: Protects against harmful blood-borne agents
When Mr. Jones develops an attack of autonomic dysreflexia, it is initially most important to
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Correct Answer: assess for bowel and bladder distention
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