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Neurological Assessment NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The thin, branched processes of a neuron, whose main function is to receive incoming signals, are called:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dendrites receive signals; axons send, terminals release, cell bodies integrate. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
A client tells the nurse, “I just received good news about my tumor, I have a neoplasm, but it is benign.” How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benign neoplasms are non-cancerous; reinforcing joy and clarifying terminology supports understanding. Others misalign with benign nature. [Level: Application]
Question 3 of 5
Clients’ 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?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolism, causing tachycardia (increased pulse). A is incorrect (enlarged thyroid common), C/D are less consistent. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 4 of 5
A client with chronic cirrhosis has esophageal varices. It is most important for the nurse to monitor the client for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Esophageal varices risk bleeding (hematemesis), a life-threatening complication. Others are cirrhosis symptoms but less urgent. [Level: Analysis]
Question 5 of 5
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?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Posterior cerebral artery supplies occipital lobe; occlusion causes visual deficits (e.g., hemianopsia). Others are frontal/temporal. [Level: Comprehension]