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Neurological System NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which type of drug could be used to treat asthma by opening airways wider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: sympathomimetic drug. Sympathomimetic drugs stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, leading to bronchodilation and opening of airways wider, which is beneficial in treating asthma. A: Sympatholytic drugs inhibit the sympathetic nervous system and would not be effective in widening airways in asthma treatment. C: Anticholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine, which can cause bronchoconstriction and are not used to widen airways in asthma. D: Parasympathomimetic drugs stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to bronchoconstriction and are not used to treat asthma by opening airways wider.
Question 2 of 5
The ability that humans have to perform very skilled movements such as writing is controlled by the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Corticospinal tract. The corticospinal tract is responsible for controlling voluntary skilled movements like writing. It carries motor commands from the primary motor cortex to the spinal cord, enabling precise movements of the hands and fingers. The basal ganglia (A) are involved in motor planning and coordination but not direct control of skilled movements. The spinothalamic tract (C) is responsible for transmitting sensory information related to pain and temperature, not motor control. The extrapyramidal tract (D) is involved in involuntary movements and posture regulation, not skilled movements like writing.
Question 3 of 5
A medical-surgical nurse works with a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder. Care planning is facilitated by understanding that the patient will probably:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because individuals with somatic symptom disorders often resist psychiatric help due to their strong belief that their physical symptoms have a medical, not psychological, cause. This resistance can stem from fear of being labeled as "crazy" or of not being taken seriously. Therefore, the nurse should be aware of this resistance and approach the patient with empathy and understanding. A: This is incorrect because individuals with somatic symptom disorders often do not readily seek psychiatric counseling due to their belief that their symptoms are purely physical. C: This is incorrect because individuals with somatic symptom disorders may not attend psychotherapy sessions without encouragement due to their resistance to psychiatric help. D: This is incorrect because individuals with somatic symptom disorders may not be eager to discover the true reasons for physical symptoms as they strongly believe in the medical cause.
Question 4 of 5
Select the correct etiology to complete this nursing diagnosis for a patient diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder: Disturbed personal identity, related to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because dissociative identity disorder (DID) is often linked to unresolved childhood abuse issues, leading to fragmentation of identity as a coping mechanism. This is supported by research showing a high prevalence of childhood trauma among individuals with DID. Option A is incorrect because it relates more to anxiety disorders. Option B is incorrect as it describes traits more associated with personality disorders. Option C is incorrect as it pertains to mood disorders like depression, which are not the primary etiology of DID.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient with chronic low back pain. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching is necessary?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.