NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet

Extract:

Question 1 of 5

Which finding is considered to be one of the warning signs of developing Alzheimer's disease?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Difficulty performing familiar tasks (
A) is an early Alzheimer’s sign due to cognitive decline. Orientation issues (
B) occur later, focus problems (
C) are nonspecific, and atherosclerosis (
D) is unrelated.

Question 2 of 5

The client diagnosed with a brain abscess has become lethargic and difficult to arouse. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A. Implement seizure precautions. B. Assess the client's neurological status. C. Close the drapes and darken the room. D. Prepare to administer an IV steroid.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Lethargy and difficulty arousing suggest neurological deterioration. Assessing neurological status (
B) is the first step to determine the cause and guide interventions. Seizure precautions (
A), darkening the room (
C), and steroids (
D) follow assessment.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse has written a care plan for a client diagnosed with a brain tumor. Which is an important goal regarding self-care deficit?

A. The client will maintain body weight within two (2) pounds. B. The client will execute an advance directive. C. The client will be able to perform three (3) ADLs with assistance. D. The client will verbalize feeling of loss by the end of the shift.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A realistic goal for self-care deficit is performing ADLs with assistance (
C), addressing functional limitations due to the tumor. Weight maintenance (
A), advance directives (
B), and verbalizing loss (
D) are not directly related to self-care.

Question 4 of 5

Before requesting the clear liquids prescribed by the physician, which assessment information is essential for the nurse to know?

A. The client's ability to raise the head B. The client's preferences of clear liquids C. Whether the client's bowel sounds have returned D. The client's ability to swallow effectively

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Assessing the ability to swallow ensures safety when initiating oral intake post-craniotomy.

Question 5 of 5

The client is to receive a 100-mL intravenous antibiotic over 30 minutes via an intravenous pump. At what rate should the nurse set the IV pump?

Your Answer:

Correct Answer: 200 mL/hr

Rationale:
To infuse 100 mL over 30 minutes, calculate the hourly rate: (100 mL / 30 min) × 60 min/hr = 200 mL/hr. The pump should be set to 200 mL/hr.

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