Neuro Nclex Questions and Answers1. A nurse obtains a focused health history for a client who is suspected of having bacterial
meningitis. Which question would the nurse ask?
A. “Do you live in a crowded residence?”
B. “When was your last tetanus vaccination?”
C. “Have you had any vir...
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1. A nurse obtains a focused health history for a client who is suspected of having bacterial
meningitis. Which question would the nurse ask?
A. “Do you live in a crowded residence?”
B. “When was your last tetanus vaccination?”
C. “Have you had any viral infections recently?”
D. “Have you traveled out of the country in the last month?”
2. A nurse evaluates the results of diagnostic tests on a client’s cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
Which fluid results alert the nurse to possible viral meningitis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Clear
B. Cloudy
C. Increased protein level
D. Normal glucose level
E. Bacterial organisms present
F. Increased white blood cells
3. A nurse assesses a patient with a spinal cord injury at level T5. The patient’s blood
pressure is 184/95 mm Hg, and the patient presents with a flushed face and blurred
vision. What action would the nurse take first?
A. Initiate oxygen via a nasal cannula.
B. Place the patient in a supine position.
C. Palpate the bladder for distention.
D. Administer a prescribed beta-blocker.
4. An emergency room nurse initiates care for a patient with a cervical spinal cord injury
who arrives via emergency medical services. What action would the nurse take first?
A. Assess level of consciousness.
B. Obtain vital signs.
C. Administer oxygen therapy.
D. Evaluate respiratory status.
5. After teaching a patient with a spinal cord injury, the nurse assesses the patient’s
understanding. Which patient statement indicates a correct understanding of how to
prevent respiratory problems at home?
A. “I’ll use my incentive spirometer every 2 hours while I’m awake.”
B. “I’ll drink thinned fluids to prevent choking.”
C. “I’ll take cough medicine to prevent excessive coughing.”
D. “I’ll position myself on my right side so I don’t aspirate.”
6. A nurse assesses a patient with a neurologic disorder. Which assessment finding would
the nurse identify as a late manifestation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
A. Dysarthria
B. Dysphagia
C. Muscle weakness
D. Impairment of respiratory muscles
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Ignatavicius, D. D., Workman, L. M., & Rebar, C. (2018). Medical-surgical nursing: Concepts
for interprofessional collaborative care (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
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