ATI LPN
Neurology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Post-craniotomy, what data warrants immediate surgeon notification?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sodium 117 (A) indicates severe hyponatremia, risking seizures/ICP rise.
Question 2 of 5
A stroke client with right hemiplegia/hemianopia needs which nutritional intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Right hemianopia: place food on left (A) for visibility.
Question 3 of 5
A client with headache, amnesia, BP 174/58, pulse 50, RR 12 post-head injury suggests?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cushing’s triad (B): HTN, bradycardia, low RR.
Question 4 of 5
GCS: opens eyes to pain, nonsensical words, localizes pain. Score?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eyes 2, verbal 3, motor 5 = 11 (B).
Question 5 of 5
Which patient needs assessing first if receiving mannitol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Foley patient (D) needs output checked pre-mannitol (text note).