NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is admitted with a diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia. Which assessment data would the nurse expect to find in this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Trigeminal neuralgia causes sudden, severe, unilateral facial pain (
C) due to irritation of the trigeminal nerve. Joint pain (
A) is unrelated, teeth grinding (
B) is bruxism, and calcium loss (
D) is not a feature.
Question 2 of 5
The occupational health nurse is concerned about preventing occupation-related acquired seizures. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Helmets (
A) protect against head injuries, a common cause of acquired seizures in occupational settings. Exercise (
B), diet (
C), and safety glasses (
D) do not directly prevent seizures.
Question 3 of 5
The client with a history of migraine headaches comes to the clinic and reports that a migraine is coming because the client is experiencing bright spots before the eyes. Which phase of migraine headaches is the client experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright spots are visual auras (
B), a sensory warning preceding migraines. Prodrome (
A) involves mood changes, headache (
C) is pain, and recovery (
D) follows pain.
Question 4 of 5
Which clinical findings would the nurse find on assessment in the brain-dead client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: Absent corneal reflex and dilated nonreactive pupils are consistent with brain death, indicating loss of brainstem function.
Question 5 of 5
Before discharge, the nurse instructs the client about administering subcutaneous injections and correctly explains the client should rotate injections between which two areas?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating injections between the thighs and abdomen minimizes tissue damage and ensures consistent absorption.