Nclex Review: Intracranial Class Quiz Questions Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

The nurse is teaching a client to recognize an aura. The nurse should instruct the client to note: 1. A postictal state of amnesia. 2. An hallucination that occurs during a seizure. 3. A symptom that occurs just before a seizure. 4. A feeling of relaxation as the seizure begins to subside. {Ans: 3. An aura is a premonition of an impending seizure. Auras usually are of a sensory nature (e.g., an olfactory, visual, gustatory, or auditory sensation); some may be of a psychic nature. Evaluating an aura may help identify the area of the brain from which the seizure originates. Auras occur before a seizure, not during or after (postictal). They are not similar to hallucinations or amnesia or related to relaxation.}65. Which goal is the most realistic and appropriate for a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease? 1. To cure the disease. 2. To stop progression of the disease. 3. To begin preparations for terminal care. 4. To maintain optimal body function. {Ans: 4. Helping the client function at his or her best is most appropriate and realistic. There is no known cure for Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease progresses in severity, and there is no known way