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NCLEX Neurology Practice Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When flushing a feeding tube, the nurse knows to use how many mL of water?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 30 mL (B) is standard for flushing feeding tubes to maintain patency.
Question 2 of 5
The cells within the nervous system that transmit action potentials are:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurons transmit action potentials. Axons/dendrites are parts, glial cells support. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
The nurse Is caring for a client with herpes zoster who reports painful blisters that align from the back along the chest curvature to the anterior chest. Which intervention is the highest priority for the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Herpes zoster (shingles) requires antivirals to reduce viral replication and pain duration. A is secondary, C/D manage symptoms but not the cause. [Level: Analysis]
Question 4 of 5
To reduce pulmonary complications for a client with Amyotrophic Lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ALS weakens respiratory muscles; incentive spirometry improves lung expansion, reducing complications. A/C help but are less direct; B is unrelated. [Level: Application]
Question 5 of 5
A client with hypovolemic shock is admitted to the intensive care unit with an intraosseous (IO) vascular access device placed in the right proximal tibia. The client has received two liters of normal saline and one unit of packed red blood cells through the IO access device since admission. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tightness in the calf suggests compartment syndrome or infiltration, a critical complication requiring immediate action. Others are concerning but less urgent. [Level: Analysis]