Adult Neurology Nursing ACTUAL
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the common signs and symptoms of a stroke in adults?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Stroke presents with sudden weakness or numbness on one side
of the body, facial droop, speech difficulties, vision changes, severe headache, dizziness, and
loss of coordination. Nurses monitor vital signs, neurological status using the NIH Stroke
Scale, and oxygen saturation. Early recognition allows prompt intervention with thrombolytic
therapy for ischemic stroke if within the time window. Patient education focuses on
recognizing early warning signs and emergency response. Supportive care includes airway
management, IV access, and prevention of complications like aspiration. Early treatment
improves functional outcomes and reduces mortality. Continuous assessment ensures patient
safety and timely management.
How is epilepsy assessed and managed in adults?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Assessment includes detailed seizure history, EEG,
neurological examination, and identification of triggers. Management involves antiepileptic
medications, lifestyle modifications, and patient education on seizure precautions. Nurses
monitor vital signs, medication adherence, and seizure frequency. Supportive care includes
safety measures during seizures, fall prevention, and emotional support. Patient education
focuses on medication adherence, avoidance of triggers, and emergency response during
seizures. Early and consistent therapy reduces seizure frequency and improves quality of life.
Continuous monitoring ensures effective seizure control and patient safety.
What are the nursing priorities for a patient with traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Priorities include monitoring neurological status, vital signs,
intracranial pressure, and oxygenation. Nurses assess level of consciousness, pupil reaction,
motor responses, and Glasgow Coma Scale score. Supportive care involves airway
management, IV fluids, sedation if indicated, and prevention of secondary brain injury.
Patient education includes recovery expectations, rehabilitation needs, and family support.
Monitoring prevents complications such as brain herniation, seizures, and infection. Early
intervention improves functional recovery and survival. Continuous assessment ensures
timely recognition of deterioration.
How is Parkinson’s disease managed in adults?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Management includes dopaminergic medications, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, and lifestyle modifications. Nurses monitor motor function,
, medication side effects, and daily living activities. Patient education focuses on medication
timing, fall prevention, and coping strategies. Supportive care includes nutrition, mobility
aids, and emotional support. Early and consistent management improves functional
independence and quality of life. Monitoring for complications such as aspiration and
depression is essential. Continuous assessment ensures therapy effectiveness and patient
safety.
What are the signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ MS presents with fatigue, visual disturbances, numbness,
weakness, gait instability, spasticity, and cognitive changes. Nurses assess neurological
function, symptom progression, and triggers for exacerbations. Management includes
disease-modifying therapies, corticosteroids for relapses, and symptomatic treatment. Patient
education involves medication adherence, energy conservation, and lifestyle modifications.
Supportive care includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and emotional support.
Early recognition reduces disability progression and improves quality of life. Continuous
monitoring ensures appropriate management of relapses and symptoms.
How is adult migraine assessed and treated?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Assessment includes history of headache characteristics,
triggers, duration, frequency, and associated symptoms. Treatment includes acute therapy
with analgesics or triptans and preventive medications if attacks are frequent. Nurses monitor
pain intensity, neurological signs, and response to medications. Patient education focuses on
trigger avoidance, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications. Supportive care
includes hydration, rest, and stress management. Early recognition and treatment reduce
disability and improve daily functioning. Continuous assessment ensures effective pain
management and safety.
What are the nursing priorities for a patient with intracranial hemorrhage?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Priorities include monitoring neurological status, vital signs,
intracranial pressure, and airway patency. Nurses assess level of consciousness, pupil
response, motor function, and signs of worsening hemorrhage. Supportive care involves
surgical preparation if needed, seizure prevention, and fluid management. Patient education
includes recovery expectations and complication prevention. Early recognition prevents
secondary brain injury and deterioration. Continuous monitoring ensures timely intervention
and safety. Collaboration with the medical team ensures optimal care and outcomes.
How is Alzheimer’s disease managed in adults?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Management includes cognitive-enhancing medications,
behavioral therapy, caregiver support, and safety measures at home. Nurses monitor
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
What are the common signs and symptoms of a stroke in adults?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Stroke presents with sudden weakness or numbness on one side
of the body, facial droop, speech difficulties, vision changes, severe headache, dizziness, and
loss of coordination. Nurses monitor vital signs, neurological status using the NIH Stroke
Scale, and oxygen saturation. Early recognition allows prompt intervention with thrombolytic
therapy for ischemic stroke if within the time window. Patient education focuses on
recognizing early warning signs and emergency response. Supportive care includes airway
management, IV access, and prevention of complications like aspiration. Early treatment
improves functional outcomes and reduces mortality. Continuous assessment ensures patient
safety and timely management.
How is epilepsy assessed and managed in adults?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Assessment includes detailed seizure history, EEG,
neurological examination, and identification of triggers. Management involves antiepileptic
medications, lifestyle modifications, and patient education on seizure precautions. Nurses
monitor vital signs, medication adherence, and seizure frequency. Supportive care includes
safety measures during seizures, fall prevention, and emotional support. Patient education
focuses on medication adherence, avoidance of triggers, and emergency response during
seizures. Early and consistent therapy reduces seizure frequency and improves quality of life.
Continuous monitoring ensures effective seizure control and patient safety.
What are the nursing priorities for a patient with traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Priorities include monitoring neurological status, vital signs,
intracranial pressure, and oxygenation. Nurses assess level of consciousness, pupil reaction,
motor responses, and Glasgow Coma Scale score. Supportive care involves airway
management, IV fluids, sedation if indicated, and prevention of secondary brain injury.
Patient education includes recovery expectations, rehabilitation needs, and family support.
Monitoring prevents complications such as brain herniation, seizures, and infection. Early
intervention improves functional recovery and survival. Continuous assessment ensures
timely recognition of deterioration.
How is Parkinson’s disease managed in adults?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Management includes dopaminergic medications, physical
therapy, occupational therapy, and lifestyle modifications. Nurses monitor motor function,
, medication side effects, and daily living activities. Patient education focuses on medication
timing, fall prevention, and coping strategies. Supportive care includes nutrition, mobility
aids, and emotional support. Early and consistent management improves functional
independence and quality of life. Monitoring for complications such as aspiration and
depression is essential. Continuous assessment ensures therapy effectiveness and patient
safety.
What are the signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ MS presents with fatigue, visual disturbances, numbness,
weakness, gait instability, spasticity, and cognitive changes. Nurses assess neurological
function, symptom progression, and triggers for exacerbations. Management includes
disease-modifying therapies, corticosteroids for relapses, and symptomatic treatment. Patient
education involves medication adherence, energy conservation, and lifestyle modifications.
Supportive care includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and emotional support.
Early recognition reduces disability progression and improves quality of life. Continuous
monitoring ensures appropriate management of relapses and symptoms.
How is adult migraine assessed and treated?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Assessment includes history of headache characteristics,
triggers, duration, frequency, and associated symptoms. Treatment includes acute therapy
with analgesics or triptans and preventive medications if attacks are frequent. Nurses monitor
pain intensity, neurological signs, and response to medications. Patient education focuses on
trigger avoidance, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications. Supportive care
includes hydration, rest, and stress management. Early recognition and treatment reduce
disability and improve daily functioning. Continuous assessment ensures effective pain
management and safety.
What are the nursing priorities for a patient with intracranial hemorrhage?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Priorities include monitoring neurological status, vital signs,
intracranial pressure, and airway patency. Nurses assess level of consciousness, pupil
response, motor function, and signs of worsening hemorrhage. Supportive care involves
surgical preparation if needed, seizure prevention, and fluid management. Patient education
includes recovery expectations and complication prevention. Early recognition prevents
secondary brain injury and deterioration. Continuous monitoring ensures timely intervention
and safety. Collaboration with the medical team ensures optimal care and outcomes.
How is Alzheimer’s disease managed in adults?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Management includes cognitive-enhancing medications,
behavioral therapy, caregiver support, and safety measures at home. Nurses monitor
