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NCLEX Neurology Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which substance will elicit the sensation of sour taste?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sour taste is proportional to hydrogen ion concentration from acids. TMP13 p. 685
Question 2 of 5
The condition of myopia is usually corrected by which type of lens?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Myopia (near-sightedness) is corrected with a concave lens to diverge light, moving the focal point onto the retina. TMP13 p. 641
Question 3 of 5
The condition of hyperopia is usually caused by which anomaly of the eye?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hyperopia (farsightedness) results from a shorter eyeball, focusing light behind the retina. TMP13 p. 640
Question 4 of 5
Which statement regarding retinal ganglion cells is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: X ganglion cells, most numerous, transmit color and visual image data from cones. TMP13 pp. 657-658
Question 5 of 5
A patient is being admitted with a possible stroke. Which information from the assessment indicates that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before giving the prescribed aspirin?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A sudden onset headache is typical of a subarachnoid hemorrhage, and aspirin is contraindicated. Atrial fibrillation, dysphasia, and transient ischemic attack are not contraindications to aspirin use.