Nursing Nr 509 Apea Exam Random. Question And Answers With Explanations

Nursing NR 509 APEA Exam - RANDOM. Question and Answers with Explanations (CORRECT ANSWERS ARE HIGHLIGHTED) Question 1 A transient ischemic attack is: A.a transient episode of neurologic dysfunction by focal brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia, without acute infarction. B.an infarction of the central nervous system tissue that may be silent or symptomatic. C.the abrupt onset of motor or sensory deficits. D.focal or asymmetric weaknesses caused by central and peripheral nerve damage. Explanation: TIA is now defined as a transient episode of neurological dysfunction caused by focal brain, spinal cord, or retinal ischemia, without acute infarction. Ischemic stroke is an infarction of central nervous system tissue that may be symptomatic or silent. The other terms are not related to the new definitions. Question 2 A patient is asked to visually follow a finger through the cardinal fields of gaze. Which cranial nerves are being assessed?A.III, B.IVIII, C.IV, D.VI E.V, F.VI, G.VII Explanation: Visually following a finger through the cardinal fields of gaze is one way to assess the oculomotor (CN III), trochlear (CN IV) and abducens (CN VI) nerves. CN I is the olfactory nerve and assesses smell. CN II is the optic nerve and assesses visual acuity. CN