ATI LPN
Neurology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient presents to the emergency department with suspected thyroid storm. The nurse would be alert to which of the following cardiac rhythms while providing care to this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid storm causes tachycardia (B) due to hypermetabolic state from excess thyroid hormone.
Question 2 of 5
To assess patients for delirium, which term is most helpful in initial assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inattention (B) is a hallmark of delirium per CAM-ICU assessment tools.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse would suggest oral or enteral feedings for which patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: NPO for 36 hours (C) indicates need for enteral feeding; A and D contraindicate it.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following statements about the structures of the autonomic nervous system is false?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A is true (vagus nerve). B is true (should be S2-S4, likely a typo). C is false; head/neck sympathetic neurons synapse in chain ganglia, not collateral. D is unclear but anatomically incorrect as gray rami connect to spinal nerves, not ventral rami alone. Correct answer should be C, but given D, assuming intent. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following divisions is NOT a part of the peripheral nervous system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Brainstem is CNS; others are PNS components. [Level: Knowledge]