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Question 1 of 5

You are pulled from the ED to the neurologic floor. Which action should you delegate to the nursing assistant when providing nursing care for a patient with SCI?

A. Assess patient's respiratory status every 4 hours.

B. Take patient's vital signs and record every 4 hours.

C. Monitor nutritional status including calorie counts.

D. Have patient turn, cough, and deep breathe every 2 hours.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Take patient's vital signs and record every 4 hours.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is providing post-procedure care for a patient recovering from a lumbar puncture. Which order should the nurse anticipate for this patient?

A. Keep the patient NPO for 4 hours.

B. Have the patient lie flat for 6 hours.

C. Monitor the patient's pedal pulses every 4 hours.

D. Keep the head of the bed elevated 30 degrees for 8 hours.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Have the patient lie flat for 6 hours.

Question 3 of 5

Meningeal syndrome suggests any of the following, EXCEPT:

A. neck stiffness

B. headache

C. photophobia

D. Babynsky response

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Babynsky response

Question 4 of 5

An appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?

A. Post clocks and calendars in the patient's environment.

B. Establish and consistently follow a daily schedule with the patient.

C. Monitor the patient's activities to maintain a safe patient environment.

D. Stimulate thought processes by asking the patient questions about recent activities.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Establish and consistently follow a daily schedule with the patient.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following will not worsen PD symptoms?

A. Haloperidol

B. Metoclopramide

C. Prochlorperazine

D. Rasagiline

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Rasagiline

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