ATI LPN
Neurological Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Patients who are not able to meet their nutritional needs orally should be started on enteral nutrition within what time frame?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: ASPEN recommends 24-48 hours (C) for enteral nutrition to balance stabilization and nutritional needs.
Question 2 of 5
The two main divisions of the central nervous system are:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CNS comprises brain and spinal cord. Others are components or PNS. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
Achieve maximum mobility and independence for a client with multiple sclerosis (MS). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: MS causes muscle weakness; strengthening exercises promote long-term mobility/independence. A aids but doesn’t build capacity; B/C are less prioritized. [Level: Application]
Question 4 of 5
A client with a medical diagnosis of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm exhibits these symptoms no eye opening, no sound vocalized, and flexion to pain (decorticate posturing). When calculating the Glasgow Coma Scale score, Which value should the nurse document for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: GCS: Eye (1, no opening), Verbal (1, no sound), Motor (3, flexion to pain) = 5. [Level: Application]
Question 5 of 5
A client who had a cast yesterday to the lower left arm comes to the clinic complaining of pain in the cast arm. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to identify?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Circulatory impairment (e.g., compartment syndrome) is a medical emergency post-casting. Others are concerning but less urgent. [Level: Analysis]