NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client comes to the clinic and reports a sudden drooping of the left side of the face and complains of pain in that area. The nurse notes that the client cannot wrinkle the forehead or close the left eye. Which condition should the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bell’s palsy (
A) causes unilateral facial drooping, inability to wrinkle the forehead, and eye closure issues due to facial nerve paralysis. Right-sided stroke (
B) affects the opposite side, tetany (
C) involves muscle spasms, and mononeuropathy (
D) is less specific.
Question 2 of 5
Which client behavior during a seizure requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale:
Tongue biting during a seizure can cause airway obstruction or severe injury, requiring immediate intervention to protect the airway.
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention has the highest priority for the client in the emergency department who has been in a motorcycle collision with an automobile and has a fractured left leg?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Trauma patients require a primary survey, prioritizing neurological status (
A) to detect head injuries, which are life-threatening. Immobilizing the leg (
B), monitoring output (
C), and IV access (
D) follow.
Question 4 of 5
The 34-year-old male client with an SCI is sharing with the nurse that he is worried about finding employment after being discharged from the rehabilitation unit. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The state rehabilitation commission (
B) provides vocational training and job placement services for individuals with disabilities like SCI. ASIA (
A) focuses on research and advocacy, disability application (
C) may not address employment goals, and talking with a significant other (
D) is not a direct intervention.
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.