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N125 Neurological Assessment Case Study 2026 A+ GR
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ADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED A
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NSWERS (065D0) zm
QUESTION 1 zm
Based on Mrs. Green's recent history of loss of consciousness and falling, what additio
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nal assessment takes priority? Based on Mrs. Green's recent history of loss of conscio
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usness and falling, what additional assessment takes priority? Blood pressure and hea
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rt rate and rhythm. Pedal pulse volume. Deep tendon reflexes. Two-
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point discrimination. zm
ANSWER
Blood pressure and heart rate and rhythm. Hypotension and bradycardia can cause a loss of conscio
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usness. Bradycardia may also be a sign of increased intracranial pressure.If the client has hypertensi
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on, it places her at increased risk for a hemorrhagic stroke. If the client has cardiac irregularity, suc
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h as atrial fibrillation, she should be evaluated and treated to prevent an embolic stroke.
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QUESTION 2 zm
The test validates the initial findings of left upper extremity weakness. After validatin
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g the finding of left-
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sided upper extremity weakness, the RN next assesses Mrs. Green's sensory function.
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The RN uses a tuning fork to evaluate what sensory function? The RN uses a tuning fo
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rk to evaluate what sensory function? Pain. Vibration. Two point discrimination. Passi
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ve motion.
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ANSWER
Vibration. The client's ability to sense vibration is assessed by placing a vibrating tuning fork on a b
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ony surface.
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QUESTION 3 zm
Mrs. Green is able to identify a comb when it is placed in her right hand, but is unabl
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e to identify the comb when it is placed in her left hand. The RN continues the neurol
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Exam Solution zm
N125 Neurological Assessment Case Study 2026 A+ GR
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ADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED A
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NSWERS (065D0) zm
QUESTION 1 zm
Based on Mrs. Green's recent history of loss of consciousness and falling, what additio
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nal assessment takes priority? Based on Mrs. Green's recent history of loss of conscio
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usness and falling, what additional assessment takes priority? Blood pressure and hea
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rt rate and rhythm. Pedal pulse volume. Deep tendon reflexes. Two-
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point discrimination. zm
ANSWER
Blood pressure and heart rate and rhythm. Hypotension and bradycardia can cause a loss of conscio
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usness. Bradycardia may also be a sign of increased intracranial pressure.If the client has hypertensi
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on, it places her at increased risk for a hemorrhagic stroke. If the client has cardiac irregularity, suc
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h as atrial fibrillation, she should be evaluated and treated to prevent an embolic stroke.
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QUESTION 2 zm
The test validates the initial findings of left upper extremity weakness. After validatin
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g the finding of left-
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sided upper extremity weakness, the RN next assesses Mrs. Green's sensory function.
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The RN uses a tuning fork to evaluate what sensory function? The RN uses a tuning fo
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rk to evaluate what sensory function? Pain. Vibration. Two point discrimination. Passi
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ve motion.
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ANSWER
Vibration. The client's ability to sense vibration is assessed by placing a vibrating tuning fork on a b
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ony surface.
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QUESTION 3 zm
Mrs. Green is able to identify a comb when it is placed in her right hand, but is unabl
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e to identify the comb when it is placed in her left hand. The RN continues the neurol
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