NCLEX-RN Neurological Conditions Flashcards

Complete the components of the FAST assessment for potential stroke:

Which finding is an ABSOLUTE contraindication for administering tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) to a client with an ischemic stroke?

What are the three components of Cushing's Triad indicating increased intracranial pressure?

Which position is appropriate for a client with increased intracranial pressure (ICP) to promote venous drainage?

What is the first-line drug CLASS used to stop seizure activity in status epilepticus?

Complete the description of this meningeal irritation sign:

Complete the description of this meningeal irritation sign:

A client with a T4 spinal cord injury reports a severe, pounding headache. Which assessment finding validates a suspicion of Autonomic Dysreflexia?

What is the PRIORITY nursing action for a client with a spinal cord injury suspecting Autonomic Dysreflexia (severe headache/hypertension)?

The nurse is teaching a client with Parkinson's disease how to prevent falls while walking. Which instruction is appropriate?

Name one common trigger that can exacerbate symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

Interpret the Edrophonium (Tensilon) test results for Myasthenia Gravis crises:

Due to the ascending nature of paralysis in Guillain-Barré Syndrome, what is the priority body system to monitor?

Calculate the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score: The client opens eyes to speech, speaks confused sentences, and localizes pain.