ATI LPN
Neurology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a postoperative client receiving alteplase post-stroke. HR 110 BPM, BP 50/60 mm Hg. What’s the priority action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Low BP post-tPA suggests bleeding (B), a critical complication requiring immediate assessment.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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 5 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.