ATI LPN
Neurology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following divisions is NOT a part of the peripheral nervous system?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Brainstem is CNS; others are PNS components. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
The Nurse is teaching a client with glomerulonephritis about self-care. Which dietary recommendations should the nurse recommend the client to follow?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Glomerulonephritis may require fluid/protein restriction, but high fiber aids digestion without worsening renal load. A/B/C could harm kidney function. [Level: Application]
Question 4 of 5
A client with acute myelogenic leukemia (AML) is admitted to chemotherapy (CT) using cytarabine and the antitumor daunorubion. Which measures are most important for the nurse to implement during the induction stage of chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Induction chemo causes immunosuppression; infection/bleeding risks are highest priority. Others are unrelated or later. [Level: Analysis]
Question 5 of 5
The nurse review lab values of a female client with metastatic breast cancer and notes that the client’s serum calcium level is 14 mg/dL. The client is weak, fatigued, and depressed. New prescriptions include increasing the rate of intravenous fluids. Which action should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypercalcemia (14 mg/dL, normal 8.5-10.2) requires urgent IV fluids to dilute calcium and prevent arrhythmia. Others follow. [Level: Analysis]