HEALTH ASSESSMENT: NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT HESI CASE STUDY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026

HEALTH ASSESSMENT:
NEUROLOGICAL ASSESSMENT HESI
CASE STUDY EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026




When eliciting data about possible neurological problems, what information should the nurse
obtain from the client? - ANS -Any difficulty speaking or swallowing
-Headache frequency and location
-Any numbness, tingling, or weakness of extremities
-Did the head hit the floor with syncopal episode


Based on the client's recent history of loss of consciousness and falling, what additional
assessment takes priority? - ANS Blood Pressure and heart rate and rhythm


To determine what happened to the client prior to the loss of consciousness, the nurse should
obtain what information from the client? - ANS -Ask the client if they ever feel lightheaded or
dizzy
-Ask the client if the dizziness occurs when they change positions
-Ask the client if they felt like the room was suddenly spinning before the fell


During the interview, the nurse observes the client's speech patterns. The client seems to have
difficulty choosing and forming some words. What action should the nurse take? - ANS Affirm
the client's difficulty and ask about when this first started



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