Sensory
Seizures
Reproductive
Who am I?
Neurology
Cranial Nerves/Random
100
Changes to the optic nerve caused by increased ocular pressure potentially leading to irreversible vision loss.
What is Glaucoma?
100
A nurse caring for a patient experiencing a generalized seizure. Which of the following should the nurse not do?
A. Turn the patient on their side.
B. Restrain the patient for safety.
C. Move furniture away from the patient.
D. Document the duration of the seizure.
B. Restrain the patient for safety.
100
Transmission of genital herpes can only occur when lesions are present. T/F
What is False?
100
I usually show up between 20-40 years old. I enjoy inflaming and selectively destroying the myelin of your CNS. You may get rid of me for awhile, but I can be triggered to return by multiple things. I will do my best to make sure your a fatigued. You can try meds, but I'm here to stay. Who am I?
Multiple Sclerosis
100
A positive result in this test indicates what? www.youtube.com/embed/l4J25pZf4m8
Meningeal irritation or Meningitis.
100
Name the portion of the inner ear indicated by the arrow. Name it's associated cranial nerve.
- The photo shows the cochlea. The vestibulocochlear nerve, also known as cranial nerve eight (CN VIII), consists of the vestibular and cochlear nerves.
200
A nurse is caring for a patient with Meniere's Disease when the patient has an acute attack of associated vertigo. What is the priority nursing intervention?
What is Patient safety (falls risk)?
200
Name the period of time following a seizure in which the patient may feel confused and lethargic.
The Posticital Phase.
200
A nurse is providing medication education for a 23 year old female prescribed antibiotics to treat an STI. What should the nurse be sure to included in this teaching session?
What is Antibiotics can affect oral contraceptives?
200
I am Chronic. My ideal age group for females is 20-40 years old. I can be triggered by stress, emotional upset, and pregnancy among other things. For some reason I leave people with visual issues. I'm not convinced it me. Maybe it's them? Anyway, who am I?
Myasthenia Gravis
200
The priority prevention of Huntington's Disease?
What is genetic counseling.
200
Which of the following patients would be the nurse's priority?
A. Patient with new complaints of abdominal pain.
B. Patient with increased bilateral lower extremity edema
C. Patient with a decrease in GCS of since prior assessment.
C. Patient with a decrease in GCS of since prior assessment.
300
Shown in this photo...
What are cataracts?
300
A patient with repeated seizures has received one dose of lorazepam without improvement. The nurse notes the patient has been seizing for more than 5 minutes. How is this seizure categorized and what it the nurse's next action?
Status Epilepticus, Notify the Rapid Response Team
300
Dysmenorrhea unrelieved by NSAIDs may indicate the patient has which uterine condition?
What are Uterine fibroids?
300
I show up randomly, you had no risk factors. I will do horrible damage to you neurological system. I like to progress rapidly, and sadly, there is no stopping me. I'll take over your body but leave your mind intact. Who am I?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
300
The average age of survival after onset of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
What is 2 to 5 years.
300
A nurse is out shopping at Target and hears a call for help from the next isle over. When the nurse responds, an elderly shopper reports she thinks something is wrong with her spouse saying "he's not acting right, and I can't get him to go to the car." The patient shows no signs of respiratory distress. What is the priority of this off-duty nurse?
What is F.A.S.T. Face, Arms, Speech, and TIME?
400
What is this and how may the patient feel immediately afterwards?
What is a Perforated eardrum and immediate pain relief?
400
Records electrical activity and can identify the origin of seizure activity within the brain.
What is an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
400
What procedure is shown in the photo?
What is Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)?
400
I have no known cause. I usually start at the legs and work my way up. When I progress, you will feel weak, and I may even take your breath away. Who am I?
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
400
A patient with Myasthenia Gravis is having difficulty mobilizing secretions. Name at least 2 interventions the nurse should implement for this patient.
What are Coughing and deep breathing, Oropharyngeal suctioning, and Chest physiotherapy?
400
The nurse is assessing the patient's neurological status and notes the patient is able to move the eyes in all six directions. Which set of cranial nerves does the nurse document are intact?
CN III, IV, abd VI (The Oculomotor, Trochlear, and Abducens Nerves)
500
A patient presents to the ER with a foreign object lodged in their eye after being struck by a vehicle while riding their bicycle. What is the priority nursing intervention?
ABC- patent airway, breathing, circulation.
500
Name 4 risk factors of seizure.
Genetic predisposition, head trauma, cerebral edema, abrupt discontinuation of AEDs, infection, metabolic disorder, exposure to toxins, stroke, heart disease, brain tumor, hypoxia, acute substance withdrawal, fluid/electrolyte imbalances.
500
Pain with penetrative intercourse, low back pain, and pelvic pressure are associated with this condition.
What is Uterine prolapse?
500
I can happen very suddenly. If you act fast, you may be able to prevent me from doing any damage. There are others out there like me, but they are easy to rule out with a CT of the head. Who am I?
What is Ischemic Stroke?
500
The priority nursing intervention for a patient with rapidly ascending Guillan-Barre Syndrome.
What is maintain airway and adequate oxygenation?
500
An inability to smile and new absence of forehead wrinkles when talking indicate the beginning stages of this.
What is Bell's Palsy.