ATI RN
Neurological System Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 4
A nurse is preparing a client for an MRI. Which factor would exclude the client from the test?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cardiac pacemaker is a contraindication for MRI due to the strong magnetic fields, which can interfere with the device's function and pose a risk to the patient. Other contraindications include metallic implants or foreign bodies. Claustrophobia and jewelry are not absolute contraindications but may require special considerations.
Question 2 of 4
The nurse is caring for a patient who has impaired functioning of the left glossopharyngeal (IX) nerve and the vagus (X) nerve. What intervention should the nurse plan to maintain the patient's safety while diagnostic testing is being completed?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 4
A patient opens the eyes to painful stimuli, makes incomprehensible sounds, and withdraws from pain. What should the nurse calculate this patient's Glasgow Coma Scale score to be?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 4
Cerebral palsy affects neurons in which part of the body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the developing brain, affecting movement and posture. It does not primarily involve the spine or muscles, although these may be secondarily affected. Understanding the brain's role in cerebral palsy is key to developing effective treatments and interventions.