NCLEX Questions on Neurological Disorders Quizlet

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Question 1 of 5

Which statement best describes the scientific rationale for alternating a nonnarcotic antipyretic and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) every two (2) hours to a female client diagnosed with bacterial meningitis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Alternating antipyretics and NSAIDs (
B) reduces fever and inflammation, lowering ICP and brain metabolism in meningitis. Exudate (
A) is addressed by antibiotics, memory/orientation (
C) is not directly affected, and yeast infections (
D) are unrelated.

Question 2 of 5

Which nursing approach for communication would be best if the client becomes confused?

A. Turn the television on so the client can hear human voices. B. Play some music when the client is aggressive. C. Orient the client to the surroundings and current situations. D. Look at and talk about pictures in a photo album of the client's life.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Orienting the client to their surroundings and current situations helps reduce confusion and anxiety in clients with AIDS dementia complex.

Question 3 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?

A. Schedule a STAT Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the brain. B. Call a Code STROKE. C. Notify the health-care provider (HCP). D. Have the client swallow a glass of water.

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.

Question 4 of 5

Which assessment data indicate that the client with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) exhibiting decorticate posturing on admission is responding effectively to treatment?

A. The client has flaccid paralysis. B. The client has purposeful movement. C. The client has decerebrate posturing with painful stimuli. D. The client does not move the extremities.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Purposeful movement (
B) indicates improved brain function compared to decorticate posturing. Flaccid paralysis (
A) or decerebrate posturing (
C) suggest worsening, and no movement (
D) is not an improvement.

Question 5 of 5

Which is a common cognitive problem associated with Parkinson’s disease?

A. Emotional lability. B. Depression. C. Memory deficits. D. Paranoia.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Depression (
B) is a common cognitive/emotional problem in Parkinson’s due to dopamine dysregulation and chronic illness impact. Emotional lability (
A) is less common, memory deficits (
C) occur later, and paranoia (
D) is not typical.

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