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NEUROLOGICAL NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION VERIFIED RATIONALE
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NEUROLOGICAL NCLEX QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSLATEST VERSION VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED
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A. " I should drink extra fluids for the remainder of the day." - ansThe client has just undergone
computed tomography ( CT) scanning with a contrast medium. Which statement by the client
demonstrates an understanding of the post procedure care?
A. " I should drink extra fluids for the remainder of the day."
B. " I should not take any medications for atleast 4 hours."
C. "I should eat lightly for the remainder of the day."
D. " I should rest quietly for the remainder of the day."
A. Brain atrophy - ansWhich of the following conditions can increase the risk for torn vessels and
contusion on the brain if an accident that involves brain injury occurs?
A. Brain atrophy
B. Hydrocephalus
C. Heterotopic ossification
D. Increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
A. Cerebral thrombosis
C. Cerebral hemorrhage
E. Atherosclerosis of the arteries in the head and neck - ansThe nurse is providing teaching to a group of
patients regarding CVA (stroke). The patients demonstrate an understanding of the teaching when listing
which factors as being the possible cause of a stroke? (Select all that apply.)
A. Cerebral thrombosis
B. Cerebral encephalitis
C. Cerebral hemorrhage
D. Meningococcal meningitis
E. Atherosclerosis of the arteries in the head and neck
A. CSF circulates within the subarachnoid space.
B. CSF cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord.
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D. CSF is reabsorbed by the arachnoid villi at the same rate at which it is formed.
E. CSF is formed continuously within the ventricles of the brain as a filtrate from the blood. - ansThe
nurse is measuring the pressure of the CSF. Which statement accurately describes CSF? (Select all that
apply.)
A. CSF circulates within the subarachnoid space.
B. CSF cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord.
C. CSF normal pressure is 90 to 150 cm water pressure (cm H2O).
D. CSF is reabsorbed by the arachnoid villi at the same rate at which it is formed.
E. CSF is formed continuously within the ventricles of the brain as a filtrate from the blood.
A. Decreasing level of consciousness (LOC) - ansThe nurse is assessing a patient who has a brain tumor.
What assessment finding is most indicative of increased ICP in this patient?
A. Decreasing level of consciousness (LOC)
B. Elevated temperature
C. Agitation and hostility
D. Increasing blood pressure (BP)
A. Halo Test - ansAfter a head injury, the patient begins to have drainage from the nose. The nurse
assesses the drainage by which method?
A. Halo test
B. Tinel sign
C. Battle sign
D. Babinski sign
A. Hospice Services - ansDuring the advanced stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which service
would be most beneficial to the family and patient?
A. Hospice services
B. In-home physical therapy
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C. Pulmonary rehabilitation program
D. Nursing visits from a home health care agency
A. Muscle pain
B. Slurred speech
C. Muscle spasticity
E. Difficulty swallowing - ansThe nurse is assessing a patient admitted for a work-up to rule out ALS.
Which symptoms are typically exhibited in a patient with ALS? (Select all that apply.)
A. Muscle pain
B. Slurred speech
C. Muscle spasticity
D. Decreased sensation
E. Difficulty swallowing
A. Pad the bed's side rails
B. place an airway by the bedside
C. Place oxygen equipment at the bedside
D. place suction equipment at the bedside - ansA client with a seizure disorder is being admitted to the
hospital. Which should the nurse plan to implement for this client? Select all that apply
A. Pad the bed's side rails
B. place an airway by the bedside
C. Place oxygen equipment at the bedside
D. place suction equipment at the bedside
E. Take a padded tongue blade to the wall at the head of the bed
A. Polyuria - ansThe nurse suspects that a 36-year-old patient recovering from a hypophysectomy
(removal of the pituitary gland) has developed diabetes insipidus (DI). What sign or symptom is most
indicative of DI?
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