Trinity University of Asia

St. Luke’s College of Nursing

Name: AMADO, PAULINE JANE L. Date: 3-7-24

Section: 3NU01
Answer the following questions. Write the letter only avoid erasures.

A 1. It is the meningeal layer of the brain known to be the thickest and fibrous.
a. dura matter b. arachnoid
c. pia matter d. arachnoid villi
B 2. A client suffered head injury, and you are observing for signs of potential subdural hematoma.
Which of the following should the nurse expect to see first?
a. Low blood pressure b. Altered LOC
c. Slurring of speech d. Tachycardia
B 3. While caring for a client at a ward at St. Luke’s Medical Center, the nurse observed that the clients
previous to present ICP reading is at 20mmHg, 18, 18, 17, 16 in 5 consecutive hours. You are aware that.
a. ICP is elevated b. ICP is decreased
c. ICP is within normal limits d. Was elevated and now within normal limits
C 4. Where is the lesion observed for a client observed with receptive aphasia?
a. Frontal lobe b. Parietal lobe
c. Temporal lobe d. Occipital lobe
D 5. Where is the CSF produced?
a. corpus callosum b. fissure of Rolando
c. aqueduct of sylvius d. choroid plexus
C 6. You are assisting a doctor perform a lumbar puncture. In which position is best for the client?
a. prone, slight trendelenberg position b. side lying, legs pulled up, head bent to chest
c. prone with pillow under the stomach d. side lying, legs straight, head down to chin
A 7. An adult client is admitted and diagnosed with hydrocephalus. As a nurse you understand that this
may lead to more neurological complications due to closure of:
a. foramen of monro b. aqueduct of sylvius
c. arachnoid villi d. cranial sutures
A 8. Upon reviewing your clients chart, you found out that an aneurysm is present at the circle of willis,
you are aware that this cannot be referring to:
a. basilar artery b. post cerebral aretery
c. anterior cerebral artery d. cerebellar artery
B 9. A client that suffered a brain injury seemingly has a normal blood pressure, heart rate and
temperature; you conclude that which are is functioning properly?
a. Thalamus b. Hypothalamus
c. Reticular activating system d. Frontal lobe
C 10. A client suffered damage to the broca’s area, you anticipate the client will have difficulty with:
a. hearing b. balance
c. speech d. level of consciousness
B 11. You asked a client during assessment to close the eyes, and identify different materials by touching
or feeling the object, you are assessing which lobe of the brain for function?
a. frontal lobe b. parietal lobe
c. temporal lobe d. occipital lobe
D 12. You admitted a client with cerebellar lesion, you also anticipate that the client will use which
device?
a. wheelchair b. bedside commode
c. special eyeglasses d. walker
B 13. A client suspected of stroke is admitted and complains that he also has blurring of vision, to which
area of the brain probably is affected by the stroke?
a. frontal lobe b. occipital lobe
c. parietal lobe d. temporal lobe
A 14. It is also known as the true brain.
a. cerebellum b. cerebral cortex
c. diencephalon d. brain stem
C 15. You are assigned in a neurological unit and was given a client with lesion on the brain
(unspecified), which is the most critical in assessing for CNS dysfunction?
a. level of consciousness b. speech
c. blood pressure d. ability to speak