NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorder NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease writes a problem of 'impaired nutrition.' Which nursing intervention would be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PD can impair fine motor skills, making eating difficult. Consulting an occupational therapist (
A) for adaptive appliances supports nutritional intake. Low-fat diets (
B) are not specific, nuts/breads (
C) may be hard to chew, and six soft meals (
D) may not address motor issues.
Question 2 of 5
Which assessment finding in a client post-diskectomy indicates a potential complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Numbness in the toes may indicate nerve compression or damage, a potential complication requiring further evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease writes a problem of 'impaired nutrition.' Which nursing intervention would be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: PD can impair fine motor skills, making eating difficult. Consulting an occupational therapist (
A) for adaptive appliances supports nutritional intake. Low-fat diets (
B) are not specific, nuts/breads (
C) may be hard to chew, and six soft meals (
D) may not address motor issues.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing task would be most appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assisting with bowel training by placing the client on a commode (
C) is within the UAP’s scope, involving physical assistance. Teaching (
A), administering tube feedings (
B), and observing techniques (
D) require nursing judgment and are not delegable.
Question 5 of 5
The client is diagnosed with a metastatic brain tumor, and radiation therapy is scheduled. The client asks the nurse, 'Why not try chemotherapy first? It has helped my other tumors.' The nurse’s response is based on which scientific rationale?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The blood-brain barrier (
B) limits chemotherapy penetration into the brain, making radiation more effective for brain metastases. Chemotherapy is used in some cases (
A), radiation side effects vary (
C), and resistance (
D) is not universally true.