Neurological Assessment NCLEX Questions

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Question 1 of 71

Most sensory nuclei of the thalamus project to the:

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Question 2 of 71

Which of the following statements regarding brain activity is true?

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Question 3 of 71

The nurse caring for the critical care patient who is mildly stressed knows that which of the following are caloric requirements for their patient?

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Question 4 of 71

A client with chronic cirrhosis has esophageal varices. It is most important for the nurse to monitor the client for?

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Question 5 of 71

Which of the following best describes the waxy-appearing material called myelin:

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Question 6 of 71

The speed of impulse conduction along an axon may be increased by

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Question 7 of 71

Lower Motor Neurons directly innervate:

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Question 8 of 71

The sensation of temperature is signaled mainly by warm and cold receptors whose sensory fibers travel in association with the sensory fibers carrying pain signals. Which statement best characterizes the transmission of signals from warm receptors?

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Question 9 of 71

Why do corticosteroids cause peptic ulceration?

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Question 10 of 71

The autonomic nervous system:

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Question 11 of 71

Which part of a neuron contains the nucleus and most of the cell's organelles?

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Question 12 of 71

5 days post-stroke, which symptoms indicate acute ICP increase? EXCEPT(SATA)

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Question 13 of 71

From which layer of the embryo does the nervous system form?

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Question 14 of 71

During change of shift report, a nurse is told that a patient has an occluded left posterior cerebral artery. What finding should the nurse anticipate?

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Question 15 of 71

One neurotransmitter associated with sleep, mood, attention, and learning is

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Question 16 of 71

Which of the following are roles of the sympathetic nervous system? Select ONE that does not apply.

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Question 17 of 71

Which of the following describes the phenomenon of taste preference?

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Question 18 of 71

Which of the following is an important functional parameter of pain receptors?

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Question 19 of 71

Which of the following best describes the electrical response of the rods to light?

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Question 20 of 71

A patient with a left-brain stroke suddenly bursts into tears when family members visit. The nurse should

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Question 21 of 71

Sally has a brain injury; she knows what she wants to say but can't vocalize the words. The part of her brain that deals with the ability to speak is the:

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Question 22 of 71

The nurse provides discharge teaching post-liver transplant. Which client statement indicates more teaching is needed?

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Question 23 of 71

When a person turns the head to the left about the axis of the neck, the motion begins when the chin is directly over the right shoulder and ends with the chin directly over the left shoulder. Which option best describes the eye movements associated with this type of head rotation in a normal person?

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Question 24 of 71

A 68-year-old male is brought to the emergency department by his wife. She reports that her husband has been unable to speak or move the right side of his body. She states that his symptoms occurred suddenly, while they were discussing vacation plans. He suddenly fell to the right, was unable to speak or follow commands, or move his right arm or leg. Past medical history is significant for hypertension and atrial fibrillation. He has smoked 1 pack of cigarettes daily for the past 40 years. His temperature is 100.4 deg F (38 deg C), blood pressure 186/108 mmHg, pulse is 109/min and irregularly irregular, and respirations are 17/min. On exam, he has a left-gaze preference, with marked weakness and sensory loss of the right side. EKG reveals atrial fibrillation. D-dimer level is 320 ng/mL (normal â‰¤ 250 ng/mL). Head imaging shows an occlusion of the proximal left middle cerebral artery. Which of the following is most likely the cause of this patient's clinical presentation?

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Question 25 of 71

Which sensory system has the smallest range of intensity discrimination?

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Question 26 of 71

The dorsal roots of spinal nerves contain:

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Question 27 of 71

Post-TBI, which indicates increased ICP?

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Question 28 of 71

Which behavior would be exhibited by a patient who has suffered a right-brain stroke

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Question 29 of 71

The limbic system is involved in:

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Question 30 of 71

What is the correct term for the loss of a visual field?

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Question 31 of 71

During the change of shift report, a nurse is told that a patient has an occluded left posterior cerebral artery. The nurse will anticipate that the patient may have

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Question 32 of 71

Satellite cells in the peripheral nervous system are associated with:

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Question 33 of 71

Which of the following results from stimulation by the parasympathetic nervous system?

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Question 34 of 71

The cerebral hemispheres are separated by the:

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Question 35 of 71

A client tells the nurse, â€œI just received good news about my tumor, I have a neoplasm, but it is benign.â€ How should the nurse respond?

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Question 36 of 71

A patient in the clinic reports a recent episode of dysphasia and left-sided weakness at home that resolved after 2 hours. What topic should the nurse anticipate teaching the patient?

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Question 37 of 71

The brain and spinal cord are the organs of the----------

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Question 38 of 71

Which is an advantage of nasotracheal intubation?

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Question 39 of 71

The pons is involved in:

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Question 40 of 71

Which pair of neurons is most similar in terms of their temporal firing patterns?

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Question 41 of 71

The part of the neuron that receives signals from other neurons is called the:

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Question 42 of 71

Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by:

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Question 43 of 71

A client with acute ischemic stroke is ordered to receive alteplase. The client weighs 160.6 lbs. Based on standard alteplase administration for stroke, how many mL per hour will the nurse run bolus?

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Question 44 of 71

The initial stimulus for an action potential causes a brief influx of:

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Question 45 of 71

Which statement from a 60-yr-old on corticosteroids for graft rejection shows understanding?

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Question 46 of 71

Which cranial nerve controls muscles for chewing and carries sensory input from the face?

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Question 47 of 71

The gaps in between the myelin sheath are called:

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Question 48 of 71

What is the role of calcium ions in the process of neurotransmitter release?

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Question 49 of 71

Stimulation by touching or pulling on which structure is least likely to cause a painful sensation?

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Question 50 of 71

A 34-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her husband due to worsening lower extremity weakness. Her symptoms began approximately one week prior to presentation, when she experienced mild weakness of the left leg, causing her to limp. The lower extremity weakness progressed to the point of not being able to get out of bed. The patient also reports a period of left arm weakness and numbness eight months ago that spontaneously resolved over the course of a few days. Approximately two weeks ago, she experienced an upper respiratory infection that has resolved. Her temperature is 98.6Â°F (37Â°C), pulse is 74/min, respiratory rate 18/min, blood pressure 129/75 mm Hg. Neurological exam is significant for 1/5 strength in both lower extremities and 3+ patellar tendon reflexes. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and spine is performed. Which of the following is the best initial treatment?

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Question 51 of 71

A nurse plans care post-head injury, assessing ABGs. Which finding needs reporting?

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Question 52 of 71

The thin, branched processes of a neuron, whose main function is to receive incoming signals, are called:

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Question 53 of 71

The tiny space between neurons or a neuron and its target muscle is the:

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Question 54 of 71

Which of the following is a component of a healthy work environment?

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Question 55 of 71

Nerve signal transmission over myelinated axons is called:

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Question 56 of 71

Client with ICP. Which finding needs immediate intervention?

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Question 57 of 71

The patient is in asystole with a blood pH of 6.95 and has lost the IV access. Which drug does the nurse know can be administered via the ET tube first?

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Question 58 of 71

The primary motor cortex, responsible for the voluntary control of skeletal muscles, is located in the:

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Question 59 of 71

An elderly man with HTN and atherosclerosis has a stroke while napping. This suggests which stroke type?

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Question 60 of 71

The basilar membrane

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Question 61 of 71

Motor nerves that carry signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands are termed:

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Question 62 of 71

The nurse understands the cardinal features of acute kidney injury (AKI) are:

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Question 63 of 71

An 85-year-old woman visits the ophthalmologist because of difficulty seeing. The patient is given an eye examination, and bifocal lenses are prescribed. The physician notes that the lenses of her eyes are clear. The woman sees well with her new prescription glasses. Which of the following best describes the most likely vision problem in this woman?

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Question 64 of 71

Following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a client is discharged from the hospital with an indwelling urinary catheter. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching plan?

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Question 65 of 71

The accessory nerve (XI) controls muscles involved in:

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Question 66 of 71

A pool of presynaptic neurons innervate the dendrites of a postsynaptic neuron. Electrical signals are transferred from the dendrites to the soma of the postsynaptic neuron by which process?

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Question 67 of 71

The pia mater forms a delicate membrane called the filum terminale, which extends to attach to the:

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Question 68 of 71

A 27-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by her co-workers after falling to the ground, followed by full-body shaking and jerking lasting less than 30 seconds. The event occurred after she received the news of the death of her grandmother. Just before falling, she felt lightheaded and nauseous. Her co-workers state she fell suddenly, her eyes rolled back, she had some groaning, and it looked like she had a 'grand mal seizure' for 10-15 seconds. Shortly after the jerking stopped, she regained consciousness and got up from the ground within a minute or so. She was fully awake afterward. She had some mild urinary incontinence. On physical examination, the patient appears anxious. Heart auscultation reveals normal S1 and S2 without murmurs, rubs, or gallops. there is no evidence of a tongue bite. Which of the following is the best next step in management?

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Question 69 of 71

What structures does light pass through before reaching the primary visual cortex? (list in order)

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Question 70 of 71

The dorsal (posterior) horns of the spinal cord primarily contain:

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Question 71 of 71

Clientsâ€™ laboratory findings indicate elevations in thyroxine and triiodothyronine hormones. The nurse suspects that the client may have hyperthyroidism. Which symptom is most often associated with hyperthyroidism?

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