NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
The client is diagnosed with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome as a result of chronic alcoholism. For which symptoms would the nurse assess?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, due to thiamine deficiency in alcoholism, causes ataxia (unsteady gait) and confabulation (fabricated memories,
D). Insomnia/anxiety (
A), hallucinations (
B), and tremors/agitation (
C) are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
Which collaborative intervention should the nurse implement when caring for the client with West Nile virus?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: IV fluids (
D) support hydration in West Nile virus while monitoring for overload prevents complications. Neurovascular exams (
A) are less relevant, intake/output (
B) is routine, and symptom assessment (
C) is nursing-driven.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for the client with encephalitis. Which intervention should the nurse implement first if the client is experiencing a complication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Level of consciousness (
B) is the first assessment for complications in encephalitis, indicating neurological status. Pupil reactions (
A), seizures (
C), and vital signs (
D) follow.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with atrial fibrillation complains of numbness and tingling of her left arm and leg. The nurse assesses facial drooping on the left side and slight slurring of speech. Which nursing interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Symptoms suggest an acute stroke, requiring immediate activation of a Code STROKE (
B) to expedite diagnosis and treatment. MRI (
A), notifying HCP (
C), and swallowing tests (
D) follow protocol activation.