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NCLEX Neurology Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Merkel's disks
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Merkel’s disks are slow-adapting, epicritic (fine touch, pressure) receptors, not rapidly adapting or protopathic (crude sensation).
Question 2 of 5
A client with acute ischemic stroke is ordered alteplase, weighs 224.4 lbs. How many mg will the nurse prepare?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 0.9 mg/kg, max 90 mg (text note). 224.4 lbs = 101.8 kg, 91.8 mg exceeds max, so 90 mg (B).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse prepares to give mannitol for a severe head injury. What precaution is taken?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mannitol requires a filtered needle (B) to remove crystals (text note).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse teaches a client with unilateral neglect post-ischemic stroke. What action helps?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning head (C) compensates for neglect by scanning affected side.
Question 5 of 5
Which is a major risk factor for embolic stroke?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: AF (D) increases emboli risk, a key stroke cause.