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Question 1 of 5

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:

A. anterograde amnesia
B. retrograde amnesia
C. postevent amnesia
D. antenatal amnesia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: anterograde amnesia

Question 2 of 5

The temperature & pin sense loss usually develops with disease in:

A. anterior horns of spinal cord
B. posterior horns of spinal cord
C. lateral horns of spinal cord
D. posterior columns of spinal cord

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: posterior horns of spinal cord

Question 3 of 5

During muscle strength testing, the patient has active movement against gravity and some resistance to pressure. What score should the nurse give this finding?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 4

Question 4 of 5

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?

A. Protects the brain from external trauma
B. Protects against harmful blood-borne agents
C. Provides for flexibility while protecting the spinal cord
D. Forms the outer layer of protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Protects against harmful blood-borne agents

Question 5 of 5

When Mr. Jones develops an attack of autonomic dysreflexia, it is initially most important to

A. elevate the head of his bed
B. monitor his blood pressure closely
C. assess for bowel and bladder distention
D. encourage him to ventilate his concerns

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: assess for bowel and bladder distention

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