ATI LPN
Neurological Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
It turned out that an antibiotic furosemide selectively destroys outer hair cells in both cochleas. What would happen to the auditory processing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Outer hair cells amplify sound; their loss reduces cochlear sensitivity, impairing hearing but not causing total deafness (inner hair cells remain).
Question 2 of 5
A client received a bone marrow transplant for leukemia after chemo and radiation. A severe rash develops 10 days post-transplant. This indicates which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: GVHD (text note): donor T cells attack host tissues (A), typically skin, 7-30 days post-transplant.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 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.