NUR 2755 MDC4 FALL 25 NEUROLOGICAL NURSING EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERED
CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026
What is the primary focus of health promotion in nursing? - Answers Supporting wellness,
independence, and prevention through education and proactive care.
Why is medication adherence important for patients with seizure disorders? - Answers To prevent
recurrence of seizures.
What should patients avoid before undergoing an EEG? - Answers Stimulants that may alter results.
How can patients with Parkinson's disease maintain independence? - Answers By using assistive
devices in daily activities.
What type of exercises are promoted for stroke recovery? - Answers Range-of-motion exercises to
prevent contractures and improve mobility.
What triggers should patients with migraines avoid? - Answers Alcohol, which can cause vasodilation.
What is a key strategy for preventing injury in patients with neurological conditions? - Answers
Recognizing early signs of increased intracranial pressure.
What is essential to perform before administering medications to patients with brain tumors? -
Answers Thorough neurological assessments.
What strategies can help prevent falls in patients with Parkinson's disease? - Answers Environmental
modifications and proper use of mobility aids.
How should stroke patients be approached to enhance safety? - Answers From the unaffected side to
reduce confusion.
What positioning is recommended for patients with traumatic brain injury? - Answers Elevate the
head of the bed to reduce intracranial pressure.
What methods can prevent venous thromboembolism in patients? - Answers Anticoagulants,
sequential compression devices, and frequent repositioning.
What symptom is associated with trigeminal neuralgia in multiple sclerosis patients? - Answers Facial
pain triggered by oral hygiene.
What indicators suggest contralateral brain lesions in stroke patients? - Answers Arm drift and
pronation.
How can corneal damage be prevented in patients with Bell's palsy? - Answers Through lubrication
and taping of the eyes.
Why is respiratory assessment prioritized in Guillain-Barré syndrome? - Answers Due to the risk of
ascending paralysis.
What visual disturbances can occur from occipital lobe damage? - Answers Visual disturbances in
coup-contrecoup injuries.
What should be monitored in patients with encephalitis? - Answers Seizure risk and implementing
appropriate precautions.
What is a key focus in pharmacological and parenteral therapies? - Answers Administering
medications safely and monitoring for adverse effects.
What medication is administered to patients with diabetes insipidus after pituitary surgery? -
Answers Vasopressin.
What is important to manage in stroke patients before thrombolytic therapy? - Answers Blood
pressure using agents like labetalol.
What is crucial when calculating infusion rates for medications? - Answers Understanding gtt/mL and
prescribed volumes.
What should be practiced for high-alert medications? - Answers Understanding protocols for their
administration.
What is essential when applying clinical judgment in nursing? - Answers Prioritizing assessments and
recognizing complications.
How can nursing actions be selected based on patient assessment? - Answers By considering
assessment findings and disease progression.
What communication techniques are important for supporting patients? - Answers Therapeutic
communication techniques tailored to health literacy levels.
What strategies can enhance patient education delivery? - Answers Role-playing scenarios and
simplifying complex health information.
CORRECTLY LATEST UPDATE 2026
What is the primary focus of health promotion in nursing? - Answers Supporting wellness,
independence, and prevention through education and proactive care.
Why is medication adherence important for patients with seizure disorders? - Answers To prevent
recurrence of seizures.
What should patients avoid before undergoing an EEG? - Answers Stimulants that may alter results.
How can patients with Parkinson's disease maintain independence? - Answers By using assistive
devices in daily activities.
What type of exercises are promoted for stroke recovery? - Answers Range-of-motion exercises to
prevent contractures and improve mobility.
What triggers should patients with migraines avoid? - Answers Alcohol, which can cause vasodilation.
What is a key strategy for preventing injury in patients with neurological conditions? - Answers
Recognizing early signs of increased intracranial pressure.
What is essential to perform before administering medications to patients with brain tumors? -
Answers Thorough neurological assessments.
What strategies can help prevent falls in patients with Parkinson's disease? - Answers Environmental
modifications and proper use of mobility aids.
How should stroke patients be approached to enhance safety? - Answers From the unaffected side to
reduce confusion.
What positioning is recommended for patients with traumatic brain injury? - Answers Elevate the
head of the bed to reduce intracranial pressure.
What methods can prevent venous thromboembolism in patients? - Answers Anticoagulants,
sequential compression devices, and frequent repositioning.
What symptom is associated with trigeminal neuralgia in multiple sclerosis patients? - Answers Facial
pain triggered by oral hygiene.
What indicators suggest contralateral brain lesions in stroke patients? - Answers Arm drift and
pronation.
How can corneal damage be prevented in patients with Bell's palsy? - Answers Through lubrication
and taping of the eyes.
Why is respiratory assessment prioritized in Guillain-Barré syndrome? - Answers Due to the risk of
ascending paralysis.
What visual disturbances can occur from occipital lobe damage? - Answers Visual disturbances in
coup-contrecoup injuries.
What should be monitored in patients with encephalitis? - Answers Seizure risk and implementing
appropriate precautions.
What is a key focus in pharmacological and parenteral therapies? - Answers Administering
medications safely and monitoring for adverse effects.
What medication is administered to patients with diabetes insipidus after pituitary surgery? -
Answers Vasopressin.
What is important to manage in stroke patients before thrombolytic therapy? - Answers Blood
pressure using agents like labetalol.
What is crucial when calculating infusion rates for medications? - Answers Understanding gtt/mL and
prescribed volumes.
What should be practiced for high-alert medications? - Answers Understanding protocols for their
administration.
What is essential when applying clinical judgment in nursing? - Answers Prioritizing assessments and
recognizing complications.
How can nursing actions be selected based on patient assessment? - Answers By considering
assessment findings and disease progression.
What communication techniques are important for supporting patients? - Answers Therapeutic
communication techniques tailored to health literacy levels.
What strategies can enhance patient education delivery? - Answers Role-playing scenarios and
simplifying complex health information.
