Neuro NCLEX Practice Questions and Answers Already Passed

Neuro NCLEX Practice Questions and Answers Already Passed A client is seen by a primary care provider because of difficulty walking. A neurological assessment is done. A nurse informs the client that which assessment procedure was done to test the functioning of the cerebellum? a. Ask the client to shut eyes and distinguish whether the touch is with sharp or dull object b. Ask the client to hold hands with palms up perpendicular to the body with eyes closed c. Ask the client to grasp and squeeze 2 fingers of each of the examiner's hands d. Ask the client to alternate placing hands up and then hands down on thighs as fast as possible - d. Ask the client to alternate placing hands up and then hands down on thighs as fast as possible A nurse is admitting a client with a diagnosis of meningitis. Which of the nurse's assessment findings support this diagnosis? Select all that apply. a. Nuchal rigidity b. Severe headache c. Pill-rolling tremor d. Photophobia e. Fever f. Micrographia - a. Nuchal rigidity b. Severe headache d. Photophobia e. Fever A client with a history of epilepsy has consecutive seizures lasting more than 5 minutes and is in status epilepticus. Which intervention should be included in this client's immediate treatment? Select all that apply. a. Administer dexamethasone IV b. Adminiter O2 and prepare for endotracheal intubation c. Prepare for immediate defibrillation d. Continue to protect the patient from injury e. Administer lorazepam IV f. Transfer to a facility with expertise in treating status epilepticus - b. Adminiter O2 and prepare for endotracheal intubation d. Continue to protect the patient from injury e. Administer lorazepam IV A nurse learns in report that a client admitted with a vertebral fracture has a halo external fixation device in place. Based on this information, for which intervention should the nurse plan? a. Ensure the weight with the traction is hanging b. Remove the vest at bedtime c. Perform pin site care d. Progressively loosen the pins in the skull each day - c. Perform pin site care