NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorder NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The male client diagnosed with a brain tumor is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan in the morning. The client tells the nurse that he is scared. Which response by the nurse indicates an appropriate therapeutic response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting the client’s fear (
B) encourages expression of concerns, fostering therapeutic communication. Other options provide information (A,
D) or minimize feelings (
C).
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The client recently has been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement with the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Carbamazepine is a primary treatment for trigeminal neuralgia, and Multiple
Choice monitoring of levels (
C) prevents toxicity and ensures efficacy. Smell/taste (
A) are unaffected, eye care (
B) is relevant for Bell’s palsy, and triggers (
D) are secondary to medication management.
Question 4 of 5
The client diagnosed with septic meningitis is admitted to the medical floor at noon. Which health-care provider’s order would have the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prompt IV antibiotic administration (
A) is critical in septic meningitis to combat infection and prevent complications. Lunch (
B), environment (
C), and weight (
D) are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The 28-year-old client is on the rehabilitation unit post spinal cord injury at level T10. Which collaborative team members should participate with the nurse at the case conference? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: OT (
A) and PT (
B) address functional and mobility needs, the physician (
D) oversees medical care, and the social worker (E) coordinates resources. Dietitian (
C) and PCT (F) are less critical for case conferences.