NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Neurological Disorders Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client has been newly diagnosed with epilepsy. Which discharge instructions should be taught to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Recording seizures (
A) helps track treatment efficacy, avoiding OTC medications (
C) prevents interactions, regular serum levels (
D) ensure therapeutic dosing, and not driving alone (E) ensures safety. Tub baths (
B) pose a drowning risk and are not advised.
Question 2 of 5
Which signs and symptoms will the nurse detect with this disorder? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E,F
Rationale: Autonomic dysreflexia presents with a pounding headache, blurred vision, and nasal stuffiness due to unopposed sympathetic activity.
Question 3 of 5
The significant other of a client diagnosed with a brain tumor asks the nurse for help identifying resources. Which would be the most appropriate referral for the nurse to make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A social worker (
A) can connect the family with community resources, financial aid, and support services. Chaplains (
B) address spiritual needs, providers (
C) focus on medical care, and occupational therapists (
D) address functional deficits.
Question 4 of 5
The charge nurse is making client assignments for a neuro-medical floor. Which client should be assigned to the most experienced nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A stroke in evolution (
A) is an acute, progressing condition requiring experienced monitoring. TIA (
B) is stable, Guillain-Barré pain (
C) is manageable, and wandering (
D) needs supervision but is less acute.
Question 5 of 5
The client is being admitted to rule out a brain tumor. Which classic triad of symptoms supports a diagnosis of brain tumor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The classic triad for brain tumors is headache, vomiting, and papilledema (
B), due to increased ICP. Other options include unrelated or less specific symptoms.