NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorder NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which discharge instruction is most appropriate following the positron emission tomography scan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake helps flush the radioactive tracer used in the PET scan from the body.
Question 2 of 5
Which information should be shared with the client diagnosed with stage I Alzheimer's disease who is prescribed donepezil (Aricept), a cholinesterase inhibitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Donepezil delays Alzheimer’s progression but does not cure it (
B). Lifelong use (
A) is not mandatory, serum levels (
C) are not routine, and muscle aches (
D) are not a primary concern.
Question 3 of 5
Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clipping avoids microscopic cuts from shaving, reducing infection risk, which is critical for craniotomy.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is working with several clients in a substance abuse clinic. Client A tells the nurse that another client, Client B, has 'started using again.' Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allegations of relapse require direct assessment. Contacting Client B (
D) allows the nurse to evaluate the situation respectfully. Discussing Client B with Client A (
A) or probing Client A (
B) breaches confidentiality, and informing the HCP (
C) is premature without verification.
Question 5 of 5
The client, undergoing testing for a possible brain tumor, asks the nurse about treatment options. The nurse’s response should be based on knowing that treatment of a brain tumor depends on which factors? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Surgery, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy may be used to treat a slowly or rapidly growing tumor. Surgery, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy may be used to treat a benign or malignant tumor. Surgery, radiation therapy, and/or chemotherapy may be used to treat tumors of different cell types. The tumor’s location in the brain may affect whether surgery is an option or whether the surgical approach with radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy is used to treat the tumor. Comorbid conditions, not age, may be determining factors in treatment options. The type of insurance is irrelevant to treatment unless treatment is experimental.