Chapter 17 - Neurologic Emergencies

Question 1

A patient whose speech is slurred and difficult to understand is experiencing:

A. dysphagia.

B. paraplegia.

C. dysarthria.

D. aphasia.

Answer 1

C. dysarthria.

P 680, Stroke

Question 2

Which of the following MOST accurately describes a simple partial seizure?

A. A seizure that causes the patient to stare blankly

B. A seizure that begins in one extremity

C. A generalized seizure without incontinence

D. A seizure that is not preceded by an aura

Answer 2

B. A seizure that begins in one extremity

P 682, Seizures