NCLEX-PN
Neurological Disorder NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following indicates an autonomic nervous system manifestation of a seizure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flushing and increased sweating are autonomic nervous system manifestations that can occur during a seizure, reflecting involuntary physiological changes.
Question 2 of 5
When planning care for this client, which equipment is most important for the nurse to keep at the bedside?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A suction machine is essential to clear secretions in myasthenia gravis clients with compromised swallowing, preventing aspiration.
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention is most effective for managing autonomic dysreflexia in a client with a spinal cord injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomic dysreflexia is often triggered by bladder distension; immediate catheterization relieves the stimulus.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse identifies the concept of intracranial regulation disturbance in a client diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Which priority intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Parkinson’s increases fall risk due to bradykinesia and rigidity. Keeping the bed low and call light in reach (
A) prioritizes safety. Diet (
B), home health (
C), and skin assessment (
D) are secondary.
Question 5 of 5
The public health department nurse is preparing a lecture on prevention of West Nile virus. Which information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing water daily in pet dishes and birdbaths (
A) prevents mosquito breeding, reducing West Nile virus risk. Thick clothing (
B) should be light-colored, repellent (
C) should cover all exposed areas, and mosquitoes are more active at dusk (
D).