NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client with encephalitis. Which intervention should the nurse implement first if the client is experiencing a complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Level of consciousness (
B) is the first assessment for complications in encephalitis, indicating neurological status. Pupil reactions (
A), seizures (
C), and vital signs (
D) follow.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for clients on the rehabilitation unit. Which clients should the nurse assess first after receiving the change-of-shift report?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dyspnea and crackles in a C6 SCI patient (
A) suggest respiratory compromise, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate assessment. Emotional distress (
B), headache (
C), or expected paralysis (
D) are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The public health nurse is giving a lecture on potential outbreaks of infectious meningitis. Which population is most at risk for an outbreak?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: College dormitory residents (
B) are at high risk for meningococcal meningitis due to close living conditions and shared spaces. Hospital discharges (
A), travel (
C), or office workers (
D) are less specific risks.
Question 4 of 5
Which postoperative complication should the nurse monitor most closely after a craniotomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cerebrospinal fluid leak is a critical complication post-craniotomy, increasing infection risk and requiring immediate intervention.
Question 5 of 5
Which assessment finding is especially important to monitor when caring for a client with myasthenia gravis who is in crisis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respiratory muscle weakness in myasthenic crisis can lead to respiratory failure, making breathing the most critical assessment.