NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
When the nurse describes the myelogram procedure to the client, which statement is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A myelogram involves a lumbar puncture to inject contrast dye into the spinal canal for imaging.
Question 2 of 5
The client asks the nurse, 'What causes Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease?' Which statement would be the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is caused by prions (
A), infectious proteins. Mad cow (
B) is a variant but not the sole cause, and viral (
C) or fungal (
D) causes are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
When preparing the client for an EEG, which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Shampooing the client's hair ensures a clean scalp, improving electrode contact for an accurate EEG.
Question 4 of 5
When is the best time to clip the client's hair?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clipping hair in the operating room area minimizes infection risk by reducing the time the scalp is exposed.
Question 5 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.