NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment data would indicate to the nurse that the client would be at risk for a hemorrhagic stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Severe hypertension (BP 220/120 mm Hg,
C) is a major risk factor for hemorrhagic stroke due to vessel rupture. High blood glucose (
A) is more linked to ischemic stroke, a carotid bruit (
B) indicates atherosclerosis, and bronchogenic carcinoma (
D) is unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
Based on the nurse's knowledge, which characteristic is found in Alzheimer's disease that distinguishes it from other dementias?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaques are hallmark pathological features of Alzheimer's disease.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
In assessing a client with a Thoracic SCI, which clinical manifestation would the nurse expect to find to support the diagnosis of neurogenic shock?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neurogenic shock in thoracic SCI results from loss of sympathetic tone, leading to hypotension and bradycardia (
D). No reflex activity (
A) indicates spinal shock, upper extremity paralysis (
B) occurs in cervical SCI, and headache (
C) is unrelated.
Question 5 of 5
Which is a common cognitive problem associated with Parkinson’s disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Depression (
B) is a common cognitive/emotional problem in Parkinson’s due to dopamine dysregulation and chronic illness impact. Emotional lability (
A) is less common, memory deficits (
C) occur later, and paranoia (
D) is not typical.