NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet

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Question 1 of 5

The client asks the nurse, 'What causes Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?' Which statement would be the nurse's best response?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is caused by prions (
A), infectious proteins. Mad cow (
B) is a variant but not the sole cause, and viral (
C) or fungal (
D) causes are incorrect.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse plans to show the spouse of the client with a suspected epidural hematoma where the epidural hematoma occurs in the brain. Which illustration should the nurse select when teaching the client’s spouse?

A. Illustration A B. Illustration B C. Illustration C D. Illustration D

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: This illustration shows a subdural hematoma, which occurs below the dura. This illustration shows an epidural hematoma, which occurs between the skull and the dura. This illustration shows normal brain structures. An intracerebral hematoma occurs within the brain tissue and can result in brain herniation as shown in this illustration.

Question 3 of 5

The client is diagnosed with an SCI and is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask prior to taking the client to the diagnostic test?

A. Do you have trouble hearing?' B. Are you allergic to any type of dairy products?' C. Have you eaten anything in the last eight (8) hours?' D. Are you uncomfortable in closed spaces?'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: MRI scans require lying still in a confined space, so assessing for claustrophobia (
D) is critical to ensure patient safety and comfort. Hearing issues (
A), dairy allergies (
B), and recent eating (
C) are not relevant to MRI preparation.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with aseptic meningitis secondary to a brain tumor. Which nursing goal would be most appropriate for the client problem 'altered cerebral tissue perfusion'?

A. The client will be able to complete activities of daily living. B. The client will be protected from injury if seizure activity occurs. C. The client will be afebrile for 48 hours prior to discharge. D. The client will have elastic tissue turgor with ready recoil.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Altered cerebral perfusion in meningitis may lead to seizures. Protecting from injury during seizures (
B) addresses this risk. ADLs (
A), fever (
C), and tissue turgor (
D) are unrelated to perfusion.

Question 5 of 5

The son of a client diagnosed with ALS asks the nurse, 'Is there any chance that I could get this disease?' Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

A. It must be scary to think you might get this disease.' B. No, this disease is not genetic or contagious.' C. ALS does have a genetic factor and runs in families.' D. If you are exposed to the same virus, you may get the disease.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: About 5–10% of ALS cases are familial, with a genetic component (
C). Reflecting fear (
A) is vague, denying genetics (
B) is incorrect, and viral causes (
D) are not established.

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