NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When preparing the client for the upcoming positron emission tomography (PET) scan, the nurse instructs the client to avoid which substances the day before the test? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E,F
Rationale: Caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco can affect cerebral metabolism and blood flow, potentially altering PET scan results.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
Which intervention is most appropriate for a client with Bell's palsy experiencing eye dryness?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Artificial tears prevent corneal damage from eye dryness in Bell's palsy due to incomplete eye closure.
Question 4 of 5
Because carbamazepine (Tegretol) can cause liver dysfunction, the client's discharge plan should include instructions to report which symptom?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellowing of the skin (jaundice) indicates potential liver dysfunction, a known side effect of carbamazepine.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should place the client in which position?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The side-lying position with the neck flexed facilitates access to the lumbar spine for a lumbar puncture and helps open the intervertebral spaces.