NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with encephalitis. Which is an expected outcome for the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The goal for encephalitis is to maximize neurological recovery (
A), as inflammation may cause deficits. No memory loss (
B) is unrealistic, renal function (
C) is unrelated, and hydrocortisone cream (
D) is not indicated.
Question 2 of 5
Which problem is the highest priority for the client diagnosed with West Nile virus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Fever (alteration in body temperature,
A) is a primary symptom of West Nile virus, requiring priority management to prevent complications. Perfusion (
B), fluid excess (
C), and skin integrity (
D) are less immediate.
Question 3 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).
Question 4 of 5
The client newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) asks the nurse, 'Why can’t I control these tremors?' Which is the nurse’s best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parkinson’s tremors result from dopamine deficiency (
B), and medications like levodopa help. Concentration (
A) doesn’t control tremors, acetylcholine imbalance (
C) is partial and not time-resolving, and reflection (
D) doesn’t answer the question.
Question 5 of 5
Which diagnostic evaluation tool would the nurse use to assess the client’s cognitive functioning? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: SLUMS (
B) and MMSE (
C) directly assess cognitive functions like memory and orientation. GDS (
A) assesses depression, MDED (
D) is not standard, and FIMS (E) measures physical function.