Sample CNRN Exam Questions

1. Following a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) involving the middle cerebral artery, a patient developed homonymous hemianopia. Which of the following interventions is MOST suitable as part of the rehabilitation plan?

1. Gather assessment data for a likely ophthalmology consult
2. Patch the affected eye
3. Discourage ambulation
4. Teach visual scanning techniques

2. After a head injury, a patient has persistent recent memory loss. Which of the following strategies would be MOST beneficial as the patient reintegrates into the community?

1. Keep a calendar of daily activities
2. Memorize the next day’s schedule every night
3. Hire a personal care assistant
4. Ask others for daily instructions

3. Which of the following is the MOST suitable intervention for a patient with cranial nerve involvement due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)?

1. Sensory checks below the level of the lesion
2. Establishing communication patterns
3. Use of neuromuscular blocking agents
4. Initiation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for respiratory management

4. Of the following, which is MOST appropriate as an interdisciplinary team goal for the sensory stimulation program for a comatose patient?

1. Design a patient-centered program
2. Plan a comprehensive bowel and bladder retraining program
3. Select nationally recognized stimulation techniques
4. Develop a treatment schedule consistent with schedules of each team member

Answers: 1. d; 2. a; 3. b; 4. a
Note: These items are intended only as samples of the style of questions you should expect. They are not representative of the numbers of any category of question that will be included on the test.

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