NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Neurological Disorders Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which signs and symptoms will the nurse detect with this disorder? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,E,F
Rationale: Autonomic dysreflexia presents with a pounding headache, blurred vision, and nasal stuffiness due to unopposed sympathetic activity.
Question 2 of 5
The client has undergone a craniotomy for a brain tumor. Which data indicate a complication of this surgery?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Significant output (3,500 mL) compared to intake (1,000 mL,
B) suggests diabetes insipidus, a complication of craniotomy due to pituitary dysfunction. Mild headache (
A), sore throat (
C), and orthostatic dizziness (
D) are less concerning.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse implement when caring for the client diagnosed with encephalitis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale: Turning every 2 hours (
A) prevents pressure ulcers, assessing DVT (
D) addresses immobility risks, and monitoring elimination (E) ensures bowel/bladder function. Increased fluids (
B) depend on status, and supine positioning (
C) may increase ICP.
Question 5 of 5
Which diagnostic test is used to confirm the diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: EMG (
A) detects abnormal muscle electrical activity characteristic of ALS, confirming the diagnosis. Muscle biopsy (
B) is less specific, CK (
C) may be elevated but isn’t diagnostic, and pulmonary tests (
D) assess complications, not diagnosis.