NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Neurological Disorders Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which response by the nurse would be best to prevent distress when the client repeatedly asks, 'Where is my mother?'
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Redirecting the conversation to memories of the mother validates the client's feelings without causing distress from confronting reality.
Question 2 of 5
Which should be the nurse's first intervention with the client diagnosed with Bell's palsy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bell’s palsy impairs eye closure, risking corneal damage. Teaching eye protection (
D) is the priority. Resolution timeline (
A), heat (
B), and diet (
C) are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
Which nursing action is priority for a client with a stroke experiencing unilateral neglect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Teaching the client to scan the environment compensates for unilateral neglect, promoting safety and awareness.
Question 4 of 5
The client comes to the clinic for treatment of a dog bite. Which intervention should the clinic nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Determining the animal’s vaccination status (
D) is the first step to assess rabies risk, guiding further interventions. Rabies injections (
A) are premature, animal control (
B) is secondary, and tetanus (
C) follows risk assessment.
Question 5 of 5
The concept of intracranial regulation is identified for a client diagnosed with a brain tumor. Which intervention should the nurse include in the client’s plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brain tumors increase seizure risk, so seizure precautions (
D) are essential. Bedrest (
A) is unnecessary unless indicated, IV rate (
B) depends on status, and diet (
C) is not specific to intracranial regulation.