NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The son of a client diagnosed with ALS asks the nurse, 'Is there any chance that I could get this disease?' Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: About 5–10% of ALS cases are familial, with a genetic component (
C). Reflecting fear (
A) is vague, denying genetics (
B) is incorrect, and viral causes (
D) are not established.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse has written a care plan for a client diagnosed with a brain tumor. Which is an important goal regarding self-care deficit?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A realistic goal for self-care deficit is performing ADLs with assistance (
C), addressing functional limitations due to the tumor. Weight maintenance (
A), advance directives (
B), and verbalizing loss (
D) are not directly related to self-care.
Question 3 of 5
Which potential pituitary complication should the nurse assess for in the client diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: TBI can damage the pituitary, causing SIADH (
C), leading to fluid retention and hyponatremia. DM2 (
A) is unrelated, seizures (
B) are neurological, and Cushing’s (
D) is less common post-TBI.
Question 4 of 5
The client is diagnosed with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome as a result of chronic alcoholism. For which symptoms would the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, due to thiamine deficiency in alcoholism, causes ataxia (unsteady gait) and confabulation (fabricated memories,
D). Insomnia/anxiety (
A), hallucinations (
B), and tremors/agitation (
C) are less specific.
Question 5 of 5
The client is diagnosed with an SCI and is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask prior to taking the client to the diagnostic test?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MRI scans require lying still in a confined space, so assessing for claustrophobia (
D) is critical to ensure patient safety and comfort. Hearing issues (
A), dairy allergies (
B), and recent eating (
C) are not relevant to MRI preparation.