NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which behavior is a risk factor for developing and spreading bacterial meningitis?
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 2 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse take with the client recently diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ALS is progressive and terminal. Providing an advance directive (
C) ensures the client’s wishes are respected early. Gastrostomy (
A) is later, fistulas (
B) are unrelated, and leg braces (
D) are less urgent.
Question 3 of 5
The client with a history of migraine headaches comes to the clinic and reports that a migraine is coming because the client is experiencing bright spots before the eyes. Which phase of migraine headaches is the client experiencing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bright spots are visual auras (
B), a sensory warning preceding migraines. Prodrome (
A) involves mood changes, headache (
C) is pain, and recovery (
D) follows pain.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse writes the problem 'high risk for impaired skin integrity' for the client with an L5-6 spinal cord injury. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A Roho cushion (
C) reduces pressure ulcers in SCI patients. Active ROM (
A) is not possible, massage (
B) risks skin breakdown, and petroleum lotion (
D) is not specific.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse arrives at the scene of a motor-vehicle accident and the car is leaking gasoline. The client is in the driver's seat of the car complaining of not being able to move the legs. Which actions should the nurse implement? List in order of priority.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C,B,A,D,E
Rationale: Stabilize the client’s neck (
C): Prevents spinal injury. 2. Assess for other injuries (
B): Identifies life-threatening issues. 3. Move the client safely (
A): Removes from gasoline danger. 4. Notify EMS (
D): Ensures professional help. 5. Place in anatomical position (E): Least urgent.