NR 265: NEURO
EXAM WITH
ANSWERS
1. A nursing student studying traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) should recognize which facts
about these disorders? (Select all that apply.)
1.1. A client with a moderate trauma may need hospitalization.
1.2. A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 10 indicates a mild brain injury.
1.3. Only open head injuries can cause a severe TBI.
1.4. A client with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 has severe TBI.
E. The terms “mild TBI” and “concussion” have similar meanings.
2. A nurse cares for older clients who have traumatic brain injury. What should the nurse
understand about this population? (Select all that apply.)
2.1. Admission can overwhelm the coping mechanisms for older clients.
2.2. Alcohol is typically involved in most traumatic brain injuries for this age group.
2.3. These clients are more susceptible to systemic and wound infections.
D. Other medical conditions can complicate treatment for these clients.
E. Very few traumatic brain injuries occur in this age group.
3. A client has meningitis following brain surgery. What comfort measures may the nurse
delegate tothe unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
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,3.1. Applying a cool washcloth to the head
B. Assisting the client to a position of comfort
C. Keeping voices sof t and soothing
D. Maintaining low lighting in the room
E. Providing antipyretics for fever
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, 4. A client has a small-bore feeding tube (Dobhoff tube) inserted for continuous enteral
feedings while recovering from a traumatic brain injury. What actions should the nurse include
in the client’s care? (Select all that apply.)
4.1. Assess tube placement per agency policy.
B. Keep the head of the bed elevated at least 30 degrees.
C. Listen to lung sounds at least every 4 hours
D. Run continuous feedings on a feeding pump.
E. Use blue dye to determine proper placement.
5. A nurse is dismissing a client from the emergency department who has a mild traumatic
brain injury. What information obtained from the client represents a possible barrier to self-
management? (Select allthat apply.)
5.1. Does not want to purchase a thermometer
5.2. Is allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) Correct
5.3. Laughing, says “Strenuous? What’s that?”
5.4. Lives alone and is new in town with no friends Correct
5.5. Plans to have a beer and go to bed once home Correct
6. The nurse is evaluating the collaborative care of a client with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
What is the most important goal for this client?
6.1. Achieving the highest level of functioning
3 NR 265 NEURO SAMPLE EXAM WITH ANSWERS 2025–2026 | NURSING NEUROLOGY PRACTICE TEST & STUDY GUIDE____________________________________
EXAM WITH
ANSWERS
1. A nursing student studying traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) should recognize which facts
about these disorders? (Select all that apply.)
1.1. A client with a moderate trauma may need hospitalization.
1.2. A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 10 indicates a mild brain injury.
1.3. Only open head injuries can cause a severe TBI.
1.4. A client with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 3 has severe TBI.
E. The terms “mild TBI” and “concussion” have similar meanings.
2. A nurse cares for older clients who have traumatic brain injury. What should the nurse
understand about this population? (Select all that apply.)
2.1. Admission can overwhelm the coping mechanisms for older clients.
2.2. Alcohol is typically involved in most traumatic brain injuries for this age group.
2.3. These clients are more susceptible to systemic and wound infections.
D. Other medical conditions can complicate treatment for these clients.
E. Very few traumatic brain injuries occur in this age group.
3. A client has meningitis following brain surgery. What comfort measures may the nurse
delegate tothe unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)? (Select all that apply.)
1 NR 265 NEURO SAMPLE EXAM WITH ANSWERS 2025–2026 | NURSING NEUROLOGY PRACTICE TEST & STUDY GUIDE____________________________________
,3.1. Applying a cool washcloth to the head
B. Assisting the client to a position of comfort
C. Keeping voices sof t and soothing
D. Maintaining low lighting in the room
E. Providing antipyretics for fever
2 NR 265 NEURO SAMPLE EXAM WITH ANSWERS 2025–2026 | NURSING NEUROLOGY PRACTICE TEST & STUDY GUIDE____________________________________
, 4. A client has a small-bore feeding tube (Dobhoff tube) inserted for continuous enteral
feedings while recovering from a traumatic brain injury. What actions should the nurse include
in the client’s care? (Select all that apply.)
4.1. Assess tube placement per agency policy.
B. Keep the head of the bed elevated at least 30 degrees.
C. Listen to lung sounds at least every 4 hours
D. Run continuous feedings on a feeding pump.
E. Use blue dye to determine proper placement.
5. A nurse is dismissing a client from the emergency department who has a mild traumatic
brain injury. What information obtained from the client represents a possible barrier to self-
management? (Select allthat apply.)
5.1. Does not want to purchase a thermometer
5.2. Is allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) Correct
5.3. Laughing, says “Strenuous? What’s that?”
5.4. Lives alone and is new in town with no friends Correct
5.5. Plans to have a beer and go to bed once home Correct
6. The nurse is evaluating the collaborative care of a client with traumatic brain injury (TBI).
What is the most important goal for this client?
6.1. Achieving the highest level of functioning
3 NR 265 NEURO SAMPLE EXAM WITH ANSWERS 2025–2026 | NURSING NEUROLOGY PRACTICE TEST & STUDY GUIDE____________________________________
