A nurse in the ER is caring for a client who was brought in for having seizures.  The family states that the client became unresponsive after reporting: a sudden “thunderclap” headache, and vomiting. Which of the following neurologic disorders would the nurse suspect? (In addition to the above information, please refer to the client’s most recent vitals} BP: 198/110 mmHg Pulse: 89 bpm RR: 24/min Temp: 38.2 C (100.8 F)

Which activity should the nurse educate the client to avoid, when threre is a risk for increased cranial pressure (ICP)?

The nurse recognizes that causes of acquired seizures include what? (Select all that apply)

The client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease has presented to the ER for a complaint of “shortness of breath” and is now being treated for pneumonia. Which clinical manifestations of Parkinson’s would explain the possible cause of this assessment data?

The nurse is evaluating a client with a possible diagnosis for ALS. On assessment, which clinical manifestations should confirmthe diagnosis?

What was the heart rate response of psychopath subjects to a tone preceding a shock?

Hemisphere asymmetry refers to the observation that psychopaths have superior language ability.

The Diathesis-Stress Model claims that psychopathy emerges when

Research suggests that there appear to be __________ that adequately describe the behavioral dimensions of psychopaths.

The behavior of the psychopath appears to be primarily an attempt to