ATI RN
NCLEX Questions for Neurological System Questions
Question 1 of 5
How is leprosy primarily transmitted from person to person?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: blowing nose. Leprosy is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. This is because the bacteria that cause leprosy are mainly spread through respiratory secretions. The other choices (A: contaminated toilet seats, B: shaking hands, D: sexual intercourse) are not common modes of transmission for leprosy. Toilet seats do not play a significant role in transmission, shaking hands is unlikely to transmit the bacteria, and leprosy is not a sexually transmitted disease. Overall, the correct answer aligns with the known mode of transmission of leprosy through respiratory droplets.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment question will the nurse practitioner ask a patient with a history of migraines currently prescribed oral sumatriptan (Imitrex) for treatment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: "Does this medication provide relief of migraine symptoms?" This question directly assesses the effectiveness of sumatriptan in treating migraines, which is crucial for evaluating the medication's efficacy. Asking about symptom relief is essential in determining if the medication is working as intended. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not directly assess the primary purpose of sumatriptan, which is to provide relief from migraine symptoms. B focuses on sleep improvement, C on anxiety reduction, and D on migraine prevention, none of which are the primary goal of sumatriptan therapy. To ensure optimal care, the focus should be on assessing the medication's effectiveness in managing the migraines.
Question 3 of 5
Which assessment finding best supports the diagnosis of dissociative amnesia with fugue? The patient states:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the key feature of dissociative amnesia with fugue is the inability to remember important personal information. In this case, the patient cannot recall why they are living in the current town, indicating a significant gap in memory. Choice B describes a feeling of disorientation, not memory loss. Choice C suggests dissociative identity disorder, not dissociative amnesia. Choice D focuses on anxiety, which is not a primary symptom of dissociative amnesia with fugue.
Question 4 of 5
Which treatment modality should a nurse recommend to help a patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder cope more effectively?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Relaxation. For a patient with somatic symptom disorder, relaxation techniques can help reduce anxiety and physical symptoms associated with the disorder. Relaxation promotes a sense of calm, reduces stress, and can improve coping skills. Flooding (A) involves exposing a patient to a feared stimulus in a sudden and intense manner, which can exacerbate symptoms in somatic symptom disorder. Response prevention (C) is used in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, not somatic symptom disorder. Systematic desensitization (D) is a technique used for phobias, not somatic symptom disorder.
Question 5 of 5
The patient with migraine headaches has a seizure. After the seizure, which action can you delegate to the nursing assistant?
Correct Answer: C
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