NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorders NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on a medical unit. Which client would be most at risk for experiencing a stroke?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation (
D) increases stroke risk due to clot formation. Age (
A) is a factor but less specific, hepatitis (
B) is unrelated, and Greenfield filters (
C) prevent pulmonary embolism, not stroke.
Question 2 of 5
While awaiting the diagnostic test results for a client with possible meningitis, which transmission-based precautions are the supplement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Meningitis, especially bacterial, is often transmitted via respiratory droplets, necessitating droplet precautions.
Question 3 of 5
When the nursing team plans the care of a client with Guillain-Barré syndrome, which assessment finding most accurately determines whether the client is developing ineffective breathing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A pulse oximetry reading of 82% indicates significant hypoxemia, suggesting ineffective breathing, which is a critical concern in Guillain-Barré syndrome due to potential respiratory muscle weakness.
Question 4 of 5
Which environmental modifications should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,F
Rationale: Lowering the bed, padding side rails, and ensuring suction equipment availability reduce injury risk and manage complications during a seizure.
Question 5 of 5
When documenting a seizure, which information is most important to include initially?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Documenting the time the seizure started is critical for tracking seizure patterns and guiding treatment.