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NEUROLOGICAL & MUSCULOSKELETAL
NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
60+ Q&A with Rationales
Med-Surg / Pathophysiology / Pharmacology
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Subject: Medical-Surgical Nursing
Level: Bachelor's / Master's Degree – Nursing
Year: 2026/2027
Grade: A / 90-100%
Author: Nursing Student
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✅Neurological Disorders
Stroke/CVA, Seizures, MS, Parkinson's
Myasthenia Gravis, Brain Tumors
Spinal Cord Injury, Glaucoma, Cataracts
TIA, Head Injuries, Cranial Nerves
✅Musculoskeletal Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hip Fractures
Amputations, Cast Care, Laminectomy
Osteoporosis, Microdiskectomy
✅Pharmacology
Lorazepam, Pyridostigmine, Anticholinergics
HCTZ, Percocet, Aspirin (Toxicity)
Packed RBCs (Transfusion Reactions)
✅Professional Nursing
Abuse Reporting (APS/CPS)
Therapeutic Communication
Grief & Body Image, Denial
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✅Correct Answers with Rationales
✅Perfect for Med-Surg Exams & NCLEX Prep
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, Neurological & Musculoskeletal Nursing Exam
Questions – 60+ Q&A with Rationales | Med-Surg,
Pathophysiology, Pharmacology
A client is treated with lorazepam (Ativan) for status epilepticus. What effect of
lorazepam does the nurse consider therapeutic?
Depresses the central nervous system (CNS)
A nurse providing care in a hospital witnesses a client's spouse shaking the client
vigorously because the client has had an episode of incontinence. Because of the
suspicion of physical abuse, legally, the nurse should discuss the concerns with:
Adult Protective Services
The nurse assesses for damage to the glossopharyngeal (ninth cranial) and vagus
(tenth cranial) nerves by testing the client's ability to:
Swallow
When transporting a client on a stretcher, the nurse makes certain that the client's
arms do not hang down over the edge. To which nerve plexus does the nurse avoid
injury by taking this precaution?
Brachial
A client has a supratentorial craniotomy for a tumor in the right frontal lobe of the
cerebral cortex. The nurse recognizes that, postoperatively, the position that is most
appropriate for this client is:
Head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees with the neck in neutral alignment
A client who has a long leg cast for a fractured bone is to be discharged from the
emergency department. When discussing pain management, the nurse should
advise the client to take the prescribed as needed oxycodone and acetaminophen
(Percocet):
When the discomfort begins
A client who takes four 325-mg tablets of buffered aspirin four times a day for
severe arthritis complains of dizziness and ringing in the ears. Which complication
does the nurse conclude that the client probably is experiencing?
Salicylate toxicity
A client is admitted to the hospital for an acute episode of rheumatoid arthritis.
During the initial assessment, the nurse observes that the client's finger joints are
swollen. To what does the nurse most likely attribute this swelling?
Inflammation in the joint's synovial lining
A client is having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following is a priority nursing
action?
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NEUROLOGICAL & MUSCULOSKELETAL
NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
60+ Q&A with Rationales
Med-Surg / Pathophysiology / Pharmacology
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Subject: Medical-Surgical Nursing
Level: Bachelor's / Master's Degree – Nursing
Year: 2026/2027
Grade: A / 90-100%
Author: Nursing Student
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� TOPICS COVERED
✅Neurological Disorders
Stroke/CVA, Seizures, MS, Parkinson's
Myasthenia Gravis, Brain Tumors
Spinal Cord Injury, Glaucoma, Cataracts
TIA, Head Injuries, Cranial Nerves
✅Musculoskeletal Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hip Fractures
Amputations, Cast Care, Laminectomy
Osteoporosis, Microdiskectomy
✅Pharmacology
Lorazepam, Pyridostigmine, Anticholinergics
HCTZ, Percocet, Aspirin (Toxicity)
Packed RBCs (Transfusion Reactions)
✅Professional Nursing
Abuse Reporting (APS/CPS)
Therapeutic Communication
Grief & Body Image, Denial
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✅Correct Answers with Rationales
✅Perfect for Med-Surg Exams & NCLEX Prep
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, Neurological & Musculoskeletal Nursing Exam
Questions – 60+ Q&A with Rationales | Med-Surg,
Pathophysiology, Pharmacology
A client is treated with lorazepam (Ativan) for status epilepticus. What effect of
lorazepam does the nurse consider therapeutic?
Depresses the central nervous system (CNS)
A nurse providing care in a hospital witnesses a client's spouse shaking the client
vigorously because the client has had an episode of incontinence. Because of the
suspicion of physical abuse, legally, the nurse should discuss the concerns with:
Adult Protective Services
The nurse assesses for damage to the glossopharyngeal (ninth cranial) and vagus
(tenth cranial) nerves by testing the client's ability to:
Swallow
When transporting a client on a stretcher, the nurse makes certain that the client's
arms do not hang down over the edge. To which nerve plexus does the nurse avoid
injury by taking this precaution?
Brachial
A client has a supratentorial craniotomy for a tumor in the right frontal lobe of the
cerebral cortex. The nurse recognizes that, postoperatively, the position that is most
appropriate for this client is:
Head of the bed elevated 30 to 45 degrees with the neck in neutral alignment
A client who has a long leg cast for a fractured bone is to be discharged from the
emergency department. When discussing pain management, the nurse should
advise the client to take the prescribed as needed oxycodone and acetaminophen
(Percocet):
When the discomfort begins
A client who takes four 325-mg tablets of buffered aspirin four times a day for
severe arthritis complains of dizziness and ringing in the ears. Which complication
does the nurse conclude that the client probably is experiencing?
Salicylate toxicity
A client is admitted to the hospital for an acute episode of rheumatoid arthritis.
During the initial assessment, the nurse observes that the client's finger joints are
swollen. To what does the nurse most likely attribute this swelling?
Inflammation in the joint's synovial lining
A client is having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following is a priority nursing
action?
