NR 325 Exam 2 2026 Exam
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In a patient with a disease that affects the myelin sheath of nerves, such
as multiple sclerosis, the glial cells affected are the:
a. microglia.
b. astrocytes.
c. ependymal cells.
d. oligodendrocytes. - ANSWER ✔✔D
,A patient taking a drug that impairs function of the extrapyramidal
system may have loss of
a. sensations of pain and temperature.
b. regulation of the autonomic nervous system.
c. integration of somatic and special sensory inputs.
d. automatic movements associated with skeletal muscle activity -
ANSWER ✔✔d. automatic movements associated with skeletal
muscle activity
During the neurologic assessment, the nurse finds the patient has
speech problems with weakness of the right arm and lower face. The
nurse would expect a CT scan to show pathology in the distribution of
the
a. basilar artery.
b. left middle cerebral artery.
c. right anterior cerebral artery.
d. left posterior communicating artery. - ANSWER ✔✔b. left middle
cerebral artery
A patient is seen in the emergency department after diving into the pool
and hitting the bottom with a blow to the face that hyperextended the
,neck and scraped the skin off the nose. The patient reports double vision
when looking down. During the neurologic assessment, the nurse finds
the patient is unable to abduct either eye. The nurse recognizes this
finding is related to
a. a basal skull fracture.
b. an injury to CN VI on both sides.
c. a stiff neck from the hyperextension injury.
d. facial swelling from the scrape on the bottom of the pool. -
ANSWER ✔✔b. an injury to CN VI on both sides.
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in (select all
that apply)
a. constriction of the bronchi.
b. dilation of skin blood vessels.
c. increased secretion of insulin.
d. increased blood glucose levels.
e. relaxation of the urinary sphincters. - ANSWER ✔✔a. constriction
of the bronchi.
b. dilation of skin blood vessels.
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, c. increased secretion of insulin.
e. relaxation of the urinary sphincters.
When assessing the muscle strength of an older adult, the nurse cannot
compare the findings with those of a younger adult because
a. nutrition status is better in young adults.
b. muscle tone and strength decrease in older adults.
c. muscle strength should be the same for all adults.
d. most young adults exercise more than older adults. - ANSWER
✔✔b. muscle tone and strength decrease in older adults.
A patient is admitted with a headache, fever, and general malaise. The
HCP has asked that the patient be prepared for a lumbar puncture. What
is a priority nursing action to avoid complications?
a. Review laboratory results for changes in the white cell count.
b. Give acetaminophen for the headache and fever before the
procedure.
c. Notify the provider if signs of increased intracranial pressure are
present.
Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
In a patient with a disease that affects the myelin sheath of nerves, such
as multiple sclerosis, the glial cells affected are the:
a. microglia.
b. astrocytes.
c. ependymal cells.
d. oligodendrocytes. - ANSWER ✔✔D
,A patient taking a drug that impairs function of the extrapyramidal
system may have loss of
a. sensations of pain and temperature.
b. regulation of the autonomic nervous system.
c. integration of somatic and special sensory inputs.
d. automatic movements associated with skeletal muscle activity -
ANSWER ✔✔d. automatic movements associated with skeletal
muscle activity
During the neurologic assessment, the nurse finds the patient has
speech problems with weakness of the right arm and lower face. The
nurse would expect a CT scan to show pathology in the distribution of
the
a. basilar artery.
b. left middle cerebral artery.
c. right anterior cerebral artery.
d. left posterior communicating artery. - ANSWER ✔✔b. left middle
cerebral artery
A patient is seen in the emergency department after diving into the pool
and hitting the bottom with a blow to the face that hyperextended the
,neck and scraped the skin off the nose. The patient reports double vision
when looking down. During the neurologic assessment, the nurse finds
the patient is unable to abduct either eye. The nurse recognizes this
finding is related to
a. a basal skull fracture.
b. an injury to CN VI on both sides.
c. a stiff neck from the hyperextension injury.
d. facial swelling from the scrape on the bottom of the pool. -
ANSWER ✔✔b. an injury to CN VI on both sides.
Stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system results in (select all
that apply)
a. constriction of the bronchi.
b. dilation of skin blood vessels.
c. increased secretion of insulin.
d. increased blood glucose levels.
e. relaxation of the urinary sphincters. - ANSWER ✔✔a. constriction
of the bronchi.
b. dilation of skin blood vessels.
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, c. increased secretion of insulin.
e. relaxation of the urinary sphincters.
When assessing the muscle strength of an older adult, the nurse cannot
compare the findings with those of a younger adult because
a. nutrition status is better in young adults.
b. muscle tone and strength decrease in older adults.
c. muscle strength should be the same for all adults.
d. most young adults exercise more than older adults. - ANSWER
✔✔b. muscle tone and strength decrease in older adults.
A patient is admitted with a headache, fever, and general malaise. The
HCP has asked that the patient be prepared for a lumbar puncture. What
is a priority nursing action to avoid complications?
a. Review laboratory results for changes in the white cell count.
b. Give acetaminophen for the headache and fever before the
procedure.
c. Notify the provider if signs of increased intracranial pressure are
present.
