Author Question: In review of a nursing home patient's chart, the nurse practitioner discovers that the neurology ... (Read 18 times)

cdr_15

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
In review of a nursing home patient's chart, the nurse practitioner discovers that the neurology consult identified that the client has a homonymous hemianopsia. Which of the following statements accurately describes these findings?
 
  A. Partial loss of visual acuity in the ipsilateral peripheral fields
  B. Diplopia in the eye contralateral to the cerebral lesion
  C. Loss of vision in either the right or left halves of the visual fields
  D. Nystagmus in both eyes with asymmetrical movement

Question 2

The Mini-Cog is a short screening tool used to assess cognition. Which of the following statements pertaining to the test is a true statement?
 
  A. The patient will be asked to repeat five words immediately following the directions by the practitioner.
  B. The patient is asked to draw the hour and minute hands on a picture of an analog clock.
  C. A score of 0-2 is a positive screen for dementia.
  D. The patient is asked to recall five images from picture cards following the drawing of the clock hands.



diesoon

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 353
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Did you know?

Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library