NUR 228 EXAM 1 QUIZ QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
The nurse is reviewing the neuron in a anatomy and physiology class. Which
statement made by the student requires correction?
The neuron consists of the cell body, axon, and dendrites.
The myelin sheath is a coating on the axon that helps with conduction.
Neurons typically replicate to replace damaged or destroyed cells.
The neuron is the primary functional unit of the nervous system. - ANSWERS-
Neurons typically replicate to replace damaged or destroyed cells.
ictal - ANSWERS-the actual seizure
prodroma - ANSWERS-activity preceding a seizure, can be days or hours in
advance
aura - ANSWERS-sensory warning that is considered part of the seizure
post-ictal - ANSWERS-recovery phase of the seizure
A client is currently having a medical workup performed for possible
myasthenia gravis (MG). Which manifestation, if present, would support a
diagnosis of MG?
Difficulty speaking
Fever and night sweats
Severe headaches
Resting tremors - ANSWERS-Difficulty speaking
,A friend has been told that they had a TIA (transient ischemic attack). You
know that to be classified as a TIA, all symptoms have to be gone within how
many hours?
12
24
48
6 - ANSWERS-24
An adult client is having a generalized seizure. The nurse recognizes which
clinical manifestation of this type of seizure?
Confusion about their location
Continuous picking at their shirt
Motionless and fixed gaze
Stiffening of body for 10 seconds - ANSWERS-Stiffening of body for 10
seconds
The clinical manifestations associated with Parkinson's disease are caused by
which of the following?
Inflammation of the neurons and glial cells in the central nervous system
More excitatory neurotransmitter activity than inhibitory activity
Abnormal storage of acetylcholine in dopamine uptake cells
The cause of clinical manifestations in Parkinson's disease is unknown -
ANSWERS-More excitatory neurotransmitter activity than inhibitory activity
Which of the following types of hemorrhages are most associated with an
arterio-venous malformation?
Parenchyma
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
TIA
, Intracranial hemorrhage - ANSWERS-Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Anti-epileptic drugs work through which of the following mechanisms of
action?
Select all
Potentiation of sodium influx
Blocking glutamate receptors
Suppression of calcium influx
Suppression of gamma-aminobutyric acid - ANSWERS-Blocking glutamate
receptors
Suppression of calcium influx
A 55 year old developed a communication deficit after suffering an ischemic
stroke. They are able to communicate thought to the nurse but are unable to
understand what the nurse is communicating back. The nurse recognizes
that this is what type of deficit?
Aphasia
Hemianopsia
Dysphagia
Dysarthria - ANSWERS-Aphasia
Which of the following are risk factors for stroke?
Select all that apply.
alcohol abuse
tobacco use
African American heritage
iron deficiency anemia
ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
The nurse is reviewing the neuron in a anatomy and physiology class. Which
statement made by the student requires correction?
The neuron consists of the cell body, axon, and dendrites.
The myelin sheath is a coating on the axon that helps with conduction.
Neurons typically replicate to replace damaged or destroyed cells.
The neuron is the primary functional unit of the nervous system. - ANSWERS-
Neurons typically replicate to replace damaged or destroyed cells.
ictal - ANSWERS-the actual seizure
prodroma - ANSWERS-activity preceding a seizure, can be days or hours in
advance
aura - ANSWERS-sensory warning that is considered part of the seizure
post-ictal - ANSWERS-recovery phase of the seizure
A client is currently having a medical workup performed for possible
myasthenia gravis (MG). Which manifestation, if present, would support a
diagnosis of MG?
Difficulty speaking
Fever and night sweats
Severe headaches
Resting tremors - ANSWERS-Difficulty speaking
,A friend has been told that they had a TIA (transient ischemic attack). You
know that to be classified as a TIA, all symptoms have to be gone within how
many hours?
12
24
48
6 - ANSWERS-24
An adult client is having a generalized seizure. The nurse recognizes which
clinical manifestation of this type of seizure?
Confusion about their location
Continuous picking at their shirt
Motionless and fixed gaze
Stiffening of body for 10 seconds - ANSWERS-Stiffening of body for 10
seconds
The clinical manifestations associated with Parkinson's disease are caused by
which of the following?
Inflammation of the neurons and glial cells in the central nervous system
More excitatory neurotransmitter activity than inhibitory activity
Abnormal storage of acetylcholine in dopamine uptake cells
The cause of clinical manifestations in Parkinson's disease is unknown -
ANSWERS-More excitatory neurotransmitter activity than inhibitory activity
Which of the following types of hemorrhages are most associated with an
arterio-venous malformation?
Parenchyma
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
TIA
, Intracranial hemorrhage - ANSWERS-Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Anti-epileptic drugs work through which of the following mechanisms of
action?
Select all
Potentiation of sodium influx
Blocking glutamate receptors
Suppression of calcium influx
Suppression of gamma-aminobutyric acid - ANSWERS-Blocking glutamate
receptors
Suppression of calcium influx
A 55 year old developed a communication deficit after suffering an ischemic
stroke. They are able to communicate thought to the nurse but are unable to
understand what the nurse is communicating back. The nurse recognizes
that this is what type of deficit?
Aphasia
Hemianopsia
Dysphagia
Dysarthria - ANSWERS-Aphasia
Which of the following are risk factors for stroke?
Select all that apply.
alcohol abuse
tobacco use
African American heritage
iron deficiency anemia
