NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When a client is injured during a seizure, which fact is most important to document on the incident (accident) report to reduce the risk of liability?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting that the signal cord was within reach indicates that safety measures were in place, reducing liability.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client experiencing motor loss as a result of a left-sided cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which clinical manifestation would the nurse document?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A left-sided CVA affects the right side of the body due to the brain's contralateral control. Paralysis or hemiparesis of the right side is a common manifestation, and ataxia (impaired coordination) may also occur. Hemiparesis of the left arm would indicate a right-sided CVA, visual deficits like homonymous hemianopsia are possible but less specific to motor loss, and behavioral changes are not directly related to motor deficits.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is enjoying a day at the lake and witnesses a water skier hit the boat ramp. The water skier is in the water not responding to verbal stimuli. The nurse is the first health-care provider to respond to the accident. Which intervention should be implemented first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In trauma with potential head or neck injury, stabilizing the cervical spine (
D) is the first priority to prevent spinal cord injury during movement. Assessing consciousness (
A), organizing removal (
B), or performing a full assessment (
C) follows.
Question 5 of 5
Before discharge, the nurse instructs the client about administering subcutaneous injections and correctly explains the client should rotate injections between which two areas?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rotating injections between the thighs and abdomen minimizes tissue damage and ensures consistent absorption.