ATI LPN
Neurological Assessment NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient is in asystole with a blood pH of 6.95 and has lost the IV access. Which drug does the nurse know can be administered via the ET tube first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epinephrine (B) can be given via ET tube in asystole per ACLS; atropine is no longer used.
Question 2 of 5
The thin, branched processes of a neuron, whose main function is to receive incoming signals, are called:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dendrites receive signals; axons send, terminals release, cell bodies integrate. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
Following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a client is discharged from the hospital with an indwelling urinary catheter. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydration prevents catheter blockage and infection post-TURP. C is practical but less critical; A/D are unrelated. [Level: Application]
Question 4 of 5
A client tells the nurse, “I just received good news about my tumor, I have a neoplasm, but it is benign.” How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benign neoplasms are non-cancerous; reinforcing joy and clarifying terminology supports understanding. Others misalign with benign nature. [Level: Application]
Question 5 of 5
Clients’ laboratory findings indicate elevations in thyroxine and triiodothyronine hormones. The nurse suspects that the client may have hyperthyroidism. Which symptom is most often associated with hyperthyroidism?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperthyroidism increases metabolism, causing tachycardia (increased pulse). A is incorrect (enlarged thyroid common), C/D are less consistent. [Level: Comprehension]