Bates' Nursing Guide To Physical Examinatio Ch 19 & 20

During an examination, the patient has incomprehensible, illogic speech that changes abruptly from one topic to another. The nurse should refer this patient for further evaluation of {Ans: A) disorientation B) mania C) Korsakoff syndrome D) schizophrenia Answer: D}The nurse is preparing to test the sensory cranial nerves. The nerves being tested include (Select all that apply.) {Ans: A) acoustic B) optic C) olfactory D) all the above Answer: D}When examining the eye, the nurse notices difficulty with downward motion. The nurse understands that which cranial nerve is involved? {Ans: A) abducens B) facial C) optic D) trochlear Answer: D}he patient has difficulty when the nurse asks him to say "No ifs, ands, or buts." The nurse understands that this may indicate a form of {Ans: A) aphasia B) mania C) dysarthria D) disorientation Answer: C}The nurse plans to test which cranial nerve when testing an elderly patient's hearing status? {Ans: A) V B) VII C) VIII D) VI Answer: C}The nurse is doing a neurologic screening examination. The nurse should include some aspect of which areas? Select all that apply. {Ans: A) cranial nerves B) reflexes C) motor neurons D) mental status E)