ATI LPN
Neurology Exam Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which patient needs assessing first if receiving mannitol?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Foley patient (D) needs output checked pre-mannitol (text note).
Question 2 of 5
At a health fair, the nurse is teaching attendees about acute kidney injury (AKI). What statement made by a participant indicated a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AKI is usually reversible (unlike B), with proper treatment, indicating a need for correction.
Question 3 of 5
A patient presents to the emergency department with suspected thyroid storm. The nurse would be alert to which of the following cardiac rhythms while providing care to this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Thyroid storm causes tachycardia (B) due to hypermetabolic state from excess thyroid hormone.
Question 4 of 5
After receiving the handoff report from the day shift charge nurse, which patient should the evening charge nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ICP of 20 mmHg and fever (104°F) (D) indicate critical neurological compromise needing immediate assessment.
Question 5 of 5
To assess patients for delirium, which term is most helpful in initial assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inattention (B) is a hallmark of delirium per CAM-ICU assessment tools.