Linton: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing, 6th Edition
Chapter 27: Neurologic Disorders
Answer Key – Open-Book Quiz
1. With normal aging, the number of cells decreases. Brain weight is reduced, and the
ventricles increase in size. An aging pigment called lipofuscin is deposited in nerve
3. A local anesthetic is used to anesthetize the puncture site. Then a cannula is inserted
4. Postoperative craniotomy care includes monitoring the level of consciousness, vital
signs, movement and strength, pupil size and response to light, and speech. Vital
5. Migraine—caused by intracranial vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation;
cluster—occurs in a series of episodes followed by a long period with no symptoms;
6. Management of the patient with a brain tumor depends on the type of cells present in
the tumor. Possible treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
8. Management of Parkinson disease is directed toward controlling the symptoms with
physical therapy and drug therapy.
9. Protect the patient from exposure to people with infections, encourage intake of fluids
10. You must monitor the patient for early signs and symptoms of ineffective breathing