NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Which presenting signs and symptoms help to localize the tumor position?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Visual symptoms like diplopia and decreased visual acuity (
B) can localize a tumor to areas affecting the optic pathways or occipital lobe. Other options are less specific to tumor location.
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?
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
Which intervention should the nurse take with the client recently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ALS is progressive and terminal. Providing an advance directive (
C) ensures the client’s wishes are respected early. Gastrostomy (
A) is later, fistulas (
B) are unrelated, and leg braces (
D) are less urgent.
Question 4 of 5
Before requesting the clear liquids prescribed by the physician, which assessment information is essential for the nurse to know?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing the ability to swallow ensures safety when initiating oral intake post-craniotomy.
Question 5 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.