NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorder NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which assessment finding in a client post-diskectomy indicates a potential complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Numbness in the toes may indicate nerve compression or damage, a potential complication requiring further evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
When the medical history is reviewed, which finding is most likely related to the client's diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guillain-Barré syndrome is often preceded by a viral infection or immunization, such as an influenza vaccine, which can trigger an autoimmune response.
Question 3 of 5
Which medication should the nurse administer first during a prolonged seizure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lorazepam IV is the first-line treatment for status epilepticus to rapidly stop seizure activity.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention is most appropriate for a client with multiple sclerosis experiencing fatigue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Short, frequent rest periods help manage fatigue in multiple sclerosis by conserving energy.
Question 5 of 5
The female client with an incomplete T6 spinal cord transection asks the nurse for sexual health advice and the possibility of ever conceiving. Which statements by the nurse will be helpful to the client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,E
Rationale: Although the client has an incomplete T6 SCI, the woman is still capable of becoming pregnant. The client with an incomplete T6 SCI is able to get pregnant. Although the client may not feel the onset of labor, she may still be able to deliver the baby vaginally or via cesarean section. Sexual intercourse is allowable and would not worsen the client’s condition. The female may not be able to feel an orgasm. The client may not be able to feel an orgasm after an incomplete T6 SCI.