Neurological Disorders NCLEX Questions

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

The client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is being discharged. Which statement made by the significant other indicates an understanding of the discharge instructions?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Scheduling appointments late in the morning (
C) accommodates Parkinson’s patients’ morning stiffness and medication timing, indicating understanding. Emotional slowing (
A) is incorrect, hallucinations (
B) are a side effect not limited to initiation, and strict medication schedules (
D) are critical.

Question 2 of 5

The spouse of a recently retired man tells the nurse, 'All my husband does is sit around and watch television all day long. He is so irritable and moody. I don't want to be around him.' Which action should the nurse implement?

A. Encourage the wife to leave the client alone. B. Tell the wife that he is probably developing Alzheimer's disease. C. Recommend that the client see an HCP for an antidepressant medication. D. Instruct the wife to buy him some arts and crafts supplies.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Irritability and mood changes post-retirement may indicate depression. Recommending an HCP evaluation for antidepressants (
C) is appropriate. Leaving alone (
A) ignores the issue, Alzheimer’s (
B) is premature, and crafts (
D) may not address mood.

Question 3 of 5

Which nursing intervention is most effective in helping a client with aphasia communicate?

A. Speak loudly and clearly to the client. B. Use simple pictures or a communication board. C. Ask the client to write responses to questions. D. Encourage the client to repeat words after the nurse.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A communication board or pictures aids communication for clients with aphasia by providing visual cues to express needs.

Question 4 of 5

The husband of a client who is an alcoholic tells the nurse, 'I don’t know what to do. I don’t know how to deal with my wife’s problem.' Which response would be most appropriate by the nurse?

A. It must be difficult. Maybe you should think about leaving.' B. I think you should attend Alcoholics Anonymous.' C. I think that Alanon might be very helpful for you.' D. You should not enable your wife’s alcoholism.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Alanon (
C) supports families of alcoholics, offering coping strategies. Suggesting leaving (
A) is judgmental, AA (
B) is for alcoholics, and accusing enabling (
D) may alienate.

Question 5 of 5

Which assessment data would make the nurse suspect that the client with a C7 spinal cord injury is experiencing autonomic dysreflexia?

A. Abnormal diaphoresis. B. A severe throbbing headache. C. Sudden loss of motor function. D. Spastic skeletal muscle movement.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Autonomic dysreflexia in SCI causes severe headache (
B) due to hypertensive crisis from a trigger like bladder distention. Diaphoresis (
A) is secondary, motor loss (
C) is expected, and spasticity (
D) is chronic.

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