CCRN Domain 4: Musculoskeletal/Neurological/Psychosocial

A patient with a spinal cord injury at the T4 level is experiencing a sudden onset of hypertension, bradycardia, and sweating above the level of the injury. What is the most appropriate initial action?

A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) presents with nystagmus, scanning speech, and intention tremor. This triad of symptoms is known as:

A critical care nurse is assessing a patient who recently underwent a craniotomy. The nurse observes cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaking from the patient's nose. This complication is known as:

In assessing a patient with a traumatic brain injury, the nurse notes decerebrate posturing. This is characterized by:

A nurse is caring for a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?

Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action when caring for a patient with Parkinson's disease experiencing severe "on-off" phenomena?

A patient with a recent below-knee amputation (BK

A patient diagnosed with a herniated lumbar disc complains of numbness and tingling in the right leg. The nurse understands that these symptoms correspond to:

When evaluating a patient with a suspected stroke, the nurse knows that the most important piece of information to obtain is:

A patient with bipolar disorder is experiencing a manic episode. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?

In assessing a patient with myasthenia gravis, which of the following symptoms would indicate a myasthenic crisis?

The nurse is caring for a patient following a stroke who is now exhibiting signs of neglect syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by:

When caring for a patient with acute delirium, the nurse's first priority is to:

A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected neurogenic shock following a spinal cord injury. Which of the following findings is most indicative of neurogenic shock?

For a patient with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate during an acute psychotic episode?

A patient with a history of chronic alcohol abuse is admitted with signs of Wernicke's encephalopathy. Which of the following treatments should the nurse anticipate administering immediately?

In assessing a patient with a traumatic brain injury, the nurse notes an abnormal posturing where the patient exhibits flexion of arms, wrists, and fingers with adduction in the upper extremities. This is known as:

A nurse is caring for a patient who recently underwent an amputation and reports feeling pain in the amputated limb. The nurse recognizes this as:

A patient with Parkinson's disease is showing signs of dysphagia. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention to assist with feeding?

A critical care nurse is monitoring a patient with a severe head injury. Which of the following signs would indicate an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP)?