ATI LPN
Neurology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Some patients may have decreased appetite, difficulties in swallowing, or some type of surgery that interferes with eating. When this happens, when one is unable; to eat, nutrition must be supplied in a different way. What method can be utilized?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Enteral feeding (C) provides nutrition via tube when oral intake fails, unlike dietary modifications (A, B, D).
Question 2 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 3 of 5
After receiving the handoff report from the day shift charge nurse, which patient should the evening charge nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ICP of 20 mmHg and fever (104°F) (D) indicate critical neurological compromise needing immediate assessment.
Question 4 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 5 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.