NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which rationale explains the transmission of the West Nile virus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: West Nile virus is primarily transmitted via mosquito bites (
B), not human-to-human contact, body fluids (
A), blood/breast milk (
C), or rash drainage (
D).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with encephalitis. Which is an expected outcome for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The goal for encephalitis is to maximize neurological recovery (
A), as inflammation may cause deficits. No memory loss (
B) is unrealistic, renal function (
C) is unrelated, and hydrocortisone cream (
D) is not indicated.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is monitoring clients for development of a brain abscess. Which client would be the nurse’s lowest priority for monitoring for a brain abscess?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client with endocarditis has an infective process within the body’s circulation and is at risk for septic emboli, which could progress to a brain abscess. The client who has idiopathic epilepsy has the lowest risk of developing a brain abscess because epilepsy from an unknown cause does not have the risk factors of an active infectious process or an impaired immune system. The client with the liver transplant is at risk for brain abscess because immunosuppressant medications depress the immune system. The client with meningitis has an infective process in close proximity to the brain and should be monitored for a brain abscess.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding is most important to consider before developing the client's care plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ability to perform ADLs determines the level of assistance needed, guiding the care plan for a client with Parkinson's disease.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with meningitis. Which collaborative intervention should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bacterial meningitis requires prompt antibiotic administration (
A) as a collaborative intervention with the provider. Sputum culture (
B) is not relevant, pulse oximetry (
C) is supportive, and intake/output (
D) is a nursing action.