ATI LPN
Neurology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse cares for a client with aphasia post-stroke. What’s the best communication action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yes/no questions (D) aid communication with aphasia safely.
Question 2 of 5
A client with severe TBI, ICP 21 mm Hg, has mannitol 1 g/kg ordered. What’s most important pre-administration?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: LOC (C) reflects ICP status, critical before mannitol.
Question 3 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 4 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 5 of 5
GCS: opens eyes to pain, nonsensical words, localizes pain. Score?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Eyes 2, verbal 3, motor 5 = 11 (B).