NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the client diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. Which assessment data would warrant notifying the HCP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Purpuric lesions (
A) indicate possible meningococcemia, a life-threatening complication requiring immediate HCP notification. Photophobia (
B), headache (
C), and confusion (
D) are expected but less urgent.
Question 2 of 5
The client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease is prescribed carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet). Which intervention should the nurse implement prior to administering the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carbidopa/levodopa can cause orthostatic hypotension. Discussing prevention (
A) ensures safety. Pulse (
B) is not routine, the medication is long-term (
C), and it can be taken with food (
D) to reduce nausea.
Question 3 of 5
The client diagnosed with breast cancer has developed metastasis to the brain. Which prophylactic measure should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brain metastases increase seizure risk, so seizure precautions (
C) are appropriate. Aspiration precautions (
A) are unrelated, Reach to Recovery (
B) supports breast cancer recovery, and mastectomy care (
D) is not relevant to brain metastases.
Question 4 of 5
Which assessment finding in a client with myasthenia gravis indicates a need for immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A low respiratory rate indicates potential respiratory failure in myasthenia gravis, requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
Which rationale explains the transmission of the West Nile virus?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: West Nile virus is primarily transmitted via mosquito bites (
B), not human-to-human contact, body fluids (
A), blood/breast milk (
C), or rash drainage (
D).