NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorder NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client with a history of migraine headaches comes to the emergency department complaining of a migraine headache. Which collaborative treatment should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sumatriptan (
A) is a first-line treatment for acute migraines. CT (
B) is for atypical cases, quiet room (
C) is supportive, and propranolol (
D) is for prophylaxis.
Question 2 of 5
Which medication should the nurse administer first during a prolonged seizure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lorazepam IV is the first-line treatment for status epilepticus to rapidly stop seizure activity.
Question 3 of 5
Which discharge instruction is most appropriate following the positron emission tomography scan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake helps flush the radioactive tracer used in the PET scan from the body.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following indicates an autonomic nervous system manifestation of a seizure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flushing and increased sweating are autonomic nervous system manifestations that can occur during a seizure, reflecting involuntary physiological changes.
Question 5 of 5
To correctly perform the eye irrigation, the nurse instills the eye irrigant in which direction?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Instilling irrigant from the inner canthus to the outer canthus follows the natural flow of tears, preventing contamination.