NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a history of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Which finding is most concerning and should be reported immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Transient numbness in the left arm may indicate a TIA, which requires immediate reporting due to the risk of progression to a stroke.
Question 2 of 5
The client is to receive a 100-mL intravenous antibiotic over 30 minutes via an intravenous pump. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump?
Correct Answer: 200 mL/hr
Rationale:
To infuse 100 mL over 30 minutes, calculate the hourly rate: (100 mL / 30 min) × 60 min/hr = 200 mL/hr. The pump should be set to 200 mL/hr.
Question 3 of 5
When preparing the client for the upcoming positron emission tomography (PET) scan, the nurse instructs the client to avoid which substances the day before the test? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E,F
Rationale: Caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco can affect cerebral metabolism and blood flow, potentially altering PET scan results.
Question 4 of 5
How can the nurse best help the client deal with personal fears at this time?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging verbalization of feelings helps the client process fears and promotes emotional coping during an MS exacerbation.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with aseptic meningitis secondary to a brain tumor. Which nursing goal would be most appropriate for the client problem 'altered cerebral tissue perfusion'?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Altered cerebral perfusion in meningitis may lead to seizures. Protecting from injury during seizures (
B) addresses this risk. ADLs (
A), fever (
C), and tissue turgor (
D) are unrelated to perfusion.