NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet

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Question 1 of 5

Which assessment finding is especially important to monitor when caring for a client with myasthenia gravis who is in crisis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Respiratory muscle weakness in myasthenic crisis can lead to respiratory failure, making breathing the most critical assessment.

Question 2 of 5

The client is admitted with a diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia. Which assessment data would the nurse expect to find in this client?

A. Joint pain of the neck and jaw. B. Unconscious grinding of the teeth during sleep. C. Sudden severe unilateral facial pain. D. Progressive loss of calcium in the nasal septum.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Trigeminal neuralgia causes sudden, severe, unilateral facial pain (
C) due to irritation of the trigeminal nerve. Joint pain (
A) is unrelated, teeth grinding (
B) is bruxism, and calcium loss (
D) is not a feature.

Question 3 of 5

Which statement by a client with Alzheimer's disease indicates a need for further safety teaching?

A. I'll use a nightlight in my bedroom.' B. I can cook meals on the stove alone.' C. I'll keep my medications in a locked box.' D. I'll wear a medical alert bracelet.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cooking alone on the stove poses a fire risk for clients with Alzheimer's due to memory and judgment impairments.

Question 4 of 5

An older adult with PD is prescribed levodopa and carbidopa. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client and spouse?

A. The client has an increased risk for falls. B. The client should stop taking multiple vitamins. C. The medication should not be taken with food. D. The medication has very few adverse effects.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When first taking levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet), the client is likely to experience dizziness and orthostatic hypotension due to the dopamine agonist properties. The client and spouse must be alerted about the increased risk for falls. Levodopa/carbidopa can be taken with multiple vitamins. Levodopa/carbidopa can be taken with food to decrease GI upset. There are many, not few, adverse effects associated with levodopa/carbidopa, including involuntary movements, anxiety, memory loss, blurred vision, and mydriasis.

Question 5 of 5

Before discharge, the nurse instructs the client about administering subcutaneous injections and correctly explains the client should rotate injections between which two areas?

A. Thighs and hips B. Forearms and hips C. Thighs and abdomen D. Abdomen and buttocks

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Rotating injections between the thighs and abdomen minimizes tissue damage and ensures consistent absorption.

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