Neurological NCLEX Questions and Answers 100% Pass

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Neurological NCLEX Questions and Answers 100% Pass The nurse is caring for a patient who suffered massive head trauma, and suspected increased intracranial pressure (ICP) from an automobile acciden ... t. Which cranial nerves are most appropriate to check at this time? A. CN I and CN II B. CN II and CN III C. CN III and CN IV D .CN IV and CN V ✔✔B. CN II and CN III When increased ICP is suspected, the nurse performs a complete neurologic assessment. What does the pupillary response indicate? A. High pressure can cause blurred vision. B. Hemorrhage can cause visual impairment. C. Pupil dilation is the first sign of increased ICP. D. Pupil changes can be caused by pressure on the ocular nerve. ✔✔D. Pupil changes can be caused by pressure on the ocular nerve. When rating a patient using the Glasgow Coma Scale, what would be appropriate for the LPN/LVN to ask the patient to do in order to test the patient's motor response? A. Roll his eyes in a circle. B. Take a deep breath and exhale. C. Describe the view from his window. D. Touch his nose with his left index finger. ✔✔D. Touch his nose with his left index finger. The nurse is assessing a patient who has a brain tumor. What assessment finding is most indicative of increased ICP in this patient? A. Decreasing level of consciousness (LOC) B. Elevated temperature C. Agitation and hostility D. Increasing blood pressure (BP) ✔✔A. Decreasing level of consciousness (LOC) [Show More]

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