NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client is withdrawing from a heroin addiction. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heroin withdrawal causes discomfort but not seizures, so seizure precautions (
A) are unnecessary. Vital signs every 8 hours (
B) is too infrequent; every 4 hours is standard. A quiet, calm atmosphere (
C) reduces stimulation. HIV testing (
D) requires consent but isn’t withdrawal-specific, and sterile needles (E) are inappropriate.
Question 2 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 3 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?
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 4 of 5
During the immediate postoperative assessment, the nurse notices the dressing is moist. Which action is most appropriate to take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reinforcing the dressing controls minor drainage and maintains sterility while further assessment is conducted.
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.