ATI LPN
Neurological Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse recognizes which situation may warrant an ethics consultation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disagreement among family (D) over care preferences often requires ethics consultation.
Question 2 of 5
Imagine that you got very scared watching a super scary movie. Which of the following might have occurred in your body as a result?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fear activates the SNS. Arrector pili contraction (goosebumps) is an SNS response. A is wrong as SNS increases blood pressure. B is incorrect as sweating is SNS-driven. D is wrong as PNS slows heart rate, opposite to fear response. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 3 of 5
Which substances are found on cell surfaces and respond to nerve and hormone signals?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Receptors on cell surfaces bind neurotransmitters and hormones. Others are intracellular or unrelated. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
A reflex action is a pathway that typically involves several neurons and mediates:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reflexes are automatic, involuntary responses to stimuli. Others require higher processing. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 5 of 5
While planning care for a client with carpal tunnel syndrome. The nurse identifies a collaborative problem of pain. What is the etiology of this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Carpal tunnel syndrome results from median nerve compression in the wrist, causing pain. B/C/D are secondary or unrelated. [Level: Comprehension]