NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

When the nurse observes that the client has difficulty swallowing the capsule of medication, which action is best to take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Offering water before giving the capsule aids swallowing without altering the medication's integrity.

Question 2 of 5

When the nurse describes the myelogram procedure to the client, which statement is most accurate?

A. Part of the test involves a lumbar puncture.' B. You will be asked to change positions frequently.' C. Dye is instilled into a vein in your arm.' D. Light anesthesia is administered during the test.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A myelogram involves a lumbar puncture to inject contrast dye into the spinal canal for imaging.

Question 3 of 5

The client is to receive a 100-mL intravenous antibiotic over 30 minutes via an intravenous pump. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump?

Your Answer:

Correct Answer: 200 mL/hr

Rationale:
To infuse 100 mL over 30 minutes, calculate the hourly rate: (100 mL / 30 min) × 60 min/hr = 200 mL/hr. The pump should be set to 200 mL/hr.

Question 4 of 5

Which behavior is a risk factor for developing and spreading bacterial meningitis?

A. An upper respiratory infection (URI). B. Unprotected sexual intercourse. C. Chronic alcohol consumption. D. Use of tobacco products.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: URI (
A) increases the risk of bacterial meningitis by facilitating bacterial invasion. Sexual intercourse (
B), alcohol (
C), and tobacco (
D) are not direct risk factors.

Question 5 of 5

The client, who has type I DM, is scheduled for an MRI of the brain after an MVA. Which intervention should the nurse implement to prepare the client for the test?

A. Make the client NPO for six hours before the MRI and hold the morning insulin dose. B. Inform the client that the machine is noisy and that earplugs can be worn during the test. C. Explain that the extremity used for injection must remain straight for a few hours after MRI. D. Ensure that the serum BUN and creatinine levels are obtained and evaluated prior to the MRI.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Clients undergoing positron emission tomography (PET) scans are made NPO and have insulin held, but not those undergoing MRI. Clients are given earplugs to wear while undergoing the test because the machine makes a loud clanging noise that is unpleasant. Clients undergoing cerebral angiography, not MRI, must be on bedrest with the extremity used for injection straight for several hours after the test. Serum BUN and creatinine levels to assess renal function are required before CT scans or other tests involving contrast material to prevent renal complications.

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