NSG 121 - Health Assessment
Exam 4
Question:
Why is dysphasia a concern after a stroke?
Answer:
Patient is at risk for aspiration
Question:
Where is Broca Area?
Answer:
Frontal Lobe
Question:
What is Broca Area Responsible For?
Answer:
Responsible for written language and expressive aphasia, verbal expression
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Question:
How would you as a nurse communicate with a patient with injury to Broca area?
Answer:
Visually White board Allow patient to express thoughts
Question:
Damage to Wernicke Area:
Answer:
Damage to Wernicke area will have trouble comprehending verbal and written language
Question:
T/F Client with stupor describes someone who can respond to stimuli but will be slower to respond
Answer:
False, that's drowsy. Stupor: Patient is unresponsive and can be aroused only
briefly by vigorous, repeated stimulation.
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Question:
Assessment Steps for Level of Consciousness
Answer:
Walk in Speak to them Touch them Pain (sternal rub, pinch finger)
Question:
Routine vs. Focused Neurological Assessment
Answer:
Routine: assess level of consciousness, pupil response, observe gait, check
checking 12 cranial nerves, evaluate muscle tone
Focused: further evaluate specific abnormal finding, deep tendon reflexes, 2-
point discrimination, moving fingers and toes up or down with eyes closed.
Question:
What cranial nerves assess ocular motor muscular function/movement?
Answer:
3 4
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