NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorder NCLEX Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse identifies the concept of intracranial regulation disturbance in a client diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Which priority intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parkinson’s increases fall risk due to bradykinesia and rigidity. Keeping the bed low and call light in reach (
A) prioritizes safety. Diet (
B), home health (
C), and skin assessment (
D) are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
The client is being evaluated to rule out ALS. Which signs/symptoms would the nurse note to confirm the diagnosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slurred speech and dysphagia (
C) are early ALS signs due to bulbar muscle involvement. Atrophy/flaccidity (
A) and weakness/paralysis (
D) occur later, and fatigue/malnutrition (
B) are nonspecific.
Question 3 of 5
When the client is observed wandering about the facility, the nurse modifies the client's care plan to provide for safety. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An identity tag helps ensure the client can be identified and returned safely if they wander, promoting safety without restricting freedom.
Question 4 of 5
Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching about post-craniotomy care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lifting heavy objects post-craniotomy can increase intracranial pressure; clients should avoid this for several weeks.
Question 5 of 5
Which intervention is most appropriate for a client with a cerebral aneurysm at risk for rupture?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A quiet, dimly lit environment reduces stimuli that could increase intracranial pressure and risk aneurysm rupture.