ATI LPN
Neurological Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Henry Head is a well known scientist because
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Henry Head proposed separate epicritic (touch) and protopathic (pain) pathways, influencing sensory neuroscience.
Question 2 of 5
A client with acute confusion post-head injury is having a lumbar puncture. What’s the most serious complication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Brainstem herniation (D) is the gravest risk with ICP (text note).
Question 3 of 5
A client admitted to ED post-stroke this morning will receive tPA 90 mg. What’s its action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: tPA dissolves clots (D) to restore cerebral blood flow.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse cares for a client receiving mannitol 0.5 g/kg over 60 min. What indicates effectiveness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mannitol increases urine output (A) by reducing cerebral edema.
Question 5 of 5
An infant (4.5 kg) is ordered penicillin 25,000 units/kg q8h. Amount per dose?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: 25,000 × 4.5 = 112,500 units (D).