NURS 332 TEST 3 – PREP U | PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | COMPREHENSIVE NCLEX
NURSING STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
A client with a cerebellar brain tumor is admitted to an acute care facility. The nurse formulates
a nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury. Which "related-to" phrase should the nurse add to
complete the nursing diagnosis statement? - ANS ✔✔Related to impaired balance
A client who has just been diagnosed with mixed muscular dystrophy asks the nurse about the
usual course of this disease. How should the nurse respond? - ANS ✔✔"You may experience
progressive deterioration in all voluntary muscles."
A client has a herniated disk in the region of the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae. Which
nursing assessment finding most supports this diagnosis? - ANS ✔✔Severe lower back pain
A client is suspected of having amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). To help confirm this disorder,
the nurse prepares the client for various diagnostic tests. The nurse expects the physician to
order: - ANS ✔✔electromyography (EMG).
A client has undergone surgery for a spinal cord tumor that was located in the cervical area. The
nurse would be especially alert for which of the following? - ANS ✔✔Respiratory dysfunction
Which of the following diagnostic studies provides visualization of cerebral blood vessels? - ANS
✔✔Cerebral angiography
The nurse teaches the client with which disorder that the disease is due to decreased levels of
dopamine in the basal ganglia of the brain? - ANS ✔✔Parkinson disease
Which client should the nurse assess for degenerative neurologic symptoms? - ANS ✔✔The
client with Huntington disease.
,A patient has recently been diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma. The nurse helps the patient
understand that: - ANS ✔✔Hearing loss usually occurs.
The nurse is seeing a client who is suspected of having a glioblastoma multiforme tumor. The
nurse anticipates the client will require which diagnostic test to confirm the client has this form
of brain tumor? - ANS ✔✔Tissue biopsy
A client is scheduled for a laminectomy to repair a herniated intervertebral disk. When
developing the postoperative care plan, the nurse should include which action? - ANS
✔✔Turning the client from side to side, using the logroll technique
A client was undergoing conservative treatment for a herniated nucleus pulposus, at L5 - S1,
which was diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging. Because of increasing neurologic
symptoms, the client undergoes lumbar laminectomy. The nurse should take which step during
the immediate postoperative period? - ANS ✔✔Logroll the client from side to side.
Bone density testing in clients with post-polio syndrome has demonstrated - ANS ✔✔low bone
mass and osteoporosis.
A 55-year-old female client presents at the walk-in clinic complaining of feeling like a mask is on
her face. While doing the initial assessment, the nurse notes the demonstration of a pill-rolling
movement in the right hand and a stooped posture. Physical examination shows bradykinesia
and a shuffling gait. What would the nurse suspect is the causative factor for these symptoms? -
ANS ✔✔Parkinson's disease
Which of the following is a late symptom of spinal cord compression? - ANS ✔✔Paralysis
Bone density testing will be completed for the client with post-polio syndrome. The nurse
teaches the client bone density testing is used to identify what potential complication? - ANS
✔✔Low bone mass and osteoporosis
,A client is admitted reporting low back pain. How will the nurse best determine if the pain is
related to a herniated lumbar disc? - ANS ✔✔Have the client lie on the back and lift the leg,
keeping it straight.
The nurse is performing an assessment for a patient in the clinic with Parkinson's disease. The
nurse determines that the patient's voice has changed since the last visit and is now more
difficult to understand. How should the nurse document this finding? - ANS ✔✔Dysphonia
The nursing is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with a pituitary adenoma, but has not
yet started treatment. The client reports having increased heart rate, hand tremors, difficulty
sleeping, weight loss and hyperthermia. The nurse anticipates the client will require blood work
to assess for overproduction of which hormone? - ANS ✔✔Thyroid-stimulating hormone
The nurse educator is teaching nursing students about various types of brain tumors. The
instructor recognizes that teaching has been effective when students correctly identify a client
whose lab work indicates excessively high levels of thyroid stimulating hormone would most
likely be diagnosed with which type of tumor? - ANS ✔✔Pituitary adenoma
What is the only known risk factor for brain tumors? - ANS ✔✔Ionizing radiation
A client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease has developed slurred speech and drooling. The
nurse knows that these symptoms indicate which of the following? - ANS ✔✔The disease has
entered the late stages.
Impaired balance and uncontrolled tremors of Parkinson's disease is correlated with which
neurotransmitter? - ANS ✔✔Dopamine
Which statement indicates appropriate nursing intervention for a client with post-polio
syndrome? - ANS ✔✔Provide care aimed at slowing the loss of strength and maintaining overall
well-being.
, A client with post-polio syndrome displays fatigue and decreased muscle strength. How should
the nurse best respond to the client? - ANS ✔✔"Intravenous immunoglobulin infusion may help
you."
A patient is exhibiting bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremors related to Parkinson's disease. The
nurse understands that these symptoms are directly related to what decreased
neurotransmitter level? - ANS ✔✔Dopamine
The nurse is caring for a patient with Huntington's disease in the long-term care facility. What
does the nurse recognize as the most prominent symptom of the disease that the patient
exhibits? - ANS ✔✔Rapid, jerky, involuntary movements
A patient is diagnosed with an aggressive, primary malignant brain tumor. The nurse is aware
that the glioma: - ANS ✔✔Originated within the brain tissue
The nurse is seeing a client who has just been diagnosed with a meningioma. The client states
he is confused because the provider stated, "If you have to be diagnosed with a brain tumor,
this is the least harmful." The client asks the nurse for clarification. How should the nurse
respond? - ANS ✔✔"I am unable to interpret what your provider meant by making that
statement; however, it is true that meningiomas are slow growing tumors that are not typically
fatal."
A nurse is working on a surgical floor. The nurse must logroll a client following a: - ANS
✔✔laminectomy
Which term is used to describe edema of the optic nerve? - ANS ✔✔Papilledema
A client with Parkinson's disease has been receiving levodopa as treatment for the past 7 years.
The client comes to the facility for an evaluation and the nurse observes facial grimacing, head
bobbing, and smacking movements. The nurse interprets these findings as which of the
following? - ANS ✔✔Dyskinesia
NURSING STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027
A client with a cerebellar brain tumor is admitted to an acute care facility. The nurse formulates
a nursing diagnosis of Risk for injury. Which "related-to" phrase should the nurse add to
complete the nursing diagnosis statement? - ANS ✔✔Related to impaired balance
A client who has just been diagnosed with mixed muscular dystrophy asks the nurse about the
usual course of this disease. How should the nurse respond? - ANS ✔✔"You may experience
progressive deterioration in all voluntary muscles."
A client has a herniated disk in the region of the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae. Which
nursing assessment finding most supports this diagnosis? - ANS ✔✔Severe lower back pain
A client is suspected of having amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). To help confirm this disorder,
the nurse prepares the client for various diagnostic tests. The nurse expects the physician to
order: - ANS ✔✔electromyography (EMG).
A client has undergone surgery for a spinal cord tumor that was located in the cervical area. The
nurse would be especially alert for which of the following? - ANS ✔✔Respiratory dysfunction
Which of the following diagnostic studies provides visualization of cerebral blood vessels? - ANS
✔✔Cerebral angiography
The nurse teaches the client with which disorder that the disease is due to decreased levels of
dopamine in the basal ganglia of the brain? - ANS ✔✔Parkinson disease
Which client should the nurse assess for degenerative neurologic symptoms? - ANS ✔✔The
client with Huntington disease.
,A patient has recently been diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma. The nurse helps the patient
understand that: - ANS ✔✔Hearing loss usually occurs.
The nurse is seeing a client who is suspected of having a glioblastoma multiforme tumor. The
nurse anticipates the client will require which diagnostic test to confirm the client has this form
of brain tumor? - ANS ✔✔Tissue biopsy
A client is scheduled for a laminectomy to repair a herniated intervertebral disk. When
developing the postoperative care plan, the nurse should include which action? - ANS
✔✔Turning the client from side to side, using the logroll technique
A client was undergoing conservative treatment for a herniated nucleus pulposus, at L5 - S1,
which was diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging. Because of increasing neurologic
symptoms, the client undergoes lumbar laminectomy. The nurse should take which step during
the immediate postoperative period? - ANS ✔✔Logroll the client from side to side.
Bone density testing in clients with post-polio syndrome has demonstrated - ANS ✔✔low bone
mass and osteoporosis.
A 55-year-old female client presents at the walk-in clinic complaining of feeling like a mask is on
her face. While doing the initial assessment, the nurse notes the demonstration of a pill-rolling
movement in the right hand and a stooped posture. Physical examination shows bradykinesia
and a shuffling gait. What would the nurse suspect is the causative factor for these symptoms? -
ANS ✔✔Parkinson's disease
Which of the following is a late symptom of spinal cord compression? - ANS ✔✔Paralysis
Bone density testing will be completed for the client with post-polio syndrome. The nurse
teaches the client bone density testing is used to identify what potential complication? - ANS
✔✔Low bone mass and osteoporosis
,A client is admitted reporting low back pain. How will the nurse best determine if the pain is
related to a herniated lumbar disc? - ANS ✔✔Have the client lie on the back and lift the leg,
keeping it straight.
The nurse is performing an assessment for a patient in the clinic with Parkinson's disease. The
nurse determines that the patient's voice has changed since the last visit and is now more
difficult to understand. How should the nurse document this finding? - ANS ✔✔Dysphonia
The nursing is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with a pituitary adenoma, but has not
yet started treatment. The client reports having increased heart rate, hand tremors, difficulty
sleeping, weight loss and hyperthermia. The nurse anticipates the client will require blood work
to assess for overproduction of which hormone? - ANS ✔✔Thyroid-stimulating hormone
The nurse educator is teaching nursing students about various types of brain tumors. The
instructor recognizes that teaching has been effective when students correctly identify a client
whose lab work indicates excessively high levels of thyroid stimulating hormone would most
likely be diagnosed with which type of tumor? - ANS ✔✔Pituitary adenoma
What is the only known risk factor for brain tumors? - ANS ✔✔Ionizing radiation
A client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease has developed slurred speech and drooling. The
nurse knows that these symptoms indicate which of the following? - ANS ✔✔The disease has
entered the late stages.
Impaired balance and uncontrolled tremors of Parkinson's disease is correlated with which
neurotransmitter? - ANS ✔✔Dopamine
Which statement indicates appropriate nursing intervention for a client with post-polio
syndrome? - ANS ✔✔Provide care aimed at slowing the loss of strength and maintaining overall
well-being.
, A client with post-polio syndrome displays fatigue and decreased muscle strength. How should
the nurse best respond to the client? - ANS ✔✔"Intravenous immunoglobulin infusion may help
you."
A patient is exhibiting bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremors related to Parkinson's disease. The
nurse understands that these symptoms are directly related to what decreased
neurotransmitter level? - ANS ✔✔Dopamine
The nurse is caring for a patient with Huntington's disease in the long-term care facility. What
does the nurse recognize as the most prominent symptom of the disease that the patient
exhibits? - ANS ✔✔Rapid, jerky, involuntary movements
A patient is diagnosed with an aggressive, primary malignant brain tumor. The nurse is aware
that the glioma: - ANS ✔✔Originated within the brain tissue
The nurse is seeing a client who has just been diagnosed with a meningioma. The client states
he is confused because the provider stated, "If you have to be diagnosed with a brain tumor,
this is the least harmful." The client asks the nurse for clarification. How should the nurse
respond? - ANS ✔✔"I am unable to interpret what your provider meant by making that
statement; however, it is true that meningiomas are slow growing tumors that are not typically
fatal."
A nurse is working on a surgical floor. The nurse must logroll a client following a: - ANS
✔✔laminectomy
Which term is used to describe edema of the optic nerve? - ANS ✔✔Papilledema
A client with Parkinson's disease has been receiving levodopa as treatment for the past 7 years.
The client comes to the facility for an evaluation and the nurse observes facial grimacing, head
bobbing, and smacking movements. The nurse interprets these findings as which of the
following? - ANS ✔✔Dyskinesia
