ATI Neuro Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

ATI Neuro Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which part of the brain is responsible for coordination and balance? Cerebellum What is the priority action when a client experiences a sudden seizure? Turn the client to the side and protect the head What neurological condition causes progressive demyelination of neurons? Multiple sclerosis What is the primary nursing concern for a client with dysphagia following a stroke? Risk of aspiration What does a sudden loss of vision in one eye suggest in a stroke client? Involvement of the occipital lobe 2 What does it indicate if a client post-stroke cannot speak but understands language? Expressive aphasia Which condition is commonly associated with dopamine deficiency? Parkinson’s disease What is the best positioning for a client with increased intracranial pressure? Head of bed elevated to 30 degrees What is a common early sign of a brain tumor? Persistent morning headaches What is the term for difficulty finding words during speech? Anomia What does unequal pupil size after head trauma suggest? Increased intracranial pressure 3 What is the priority nursing action after a tonic-clonic seizure ends? Assess airway and level of consciousness What should the nurse monitor closely in a client with a spinal cord injury at T1 or above? Respiratory function What causes bradycardia and hypotension in neurogenic shock? Disruption of sympathetic nervous system signals What neurological disorder presents with facial droop and inability to close one eye? Bell’s palsy What is the most reliable indicator of acute neurological change? Change in level of consciousness Which spinal cord injury level puts a client at highest risk for autonomic dysreflexia? T6 or above 4 What should a nurse do if clear drainage is noted from a client's ear after a head injury? Test for glucose to check for cerebrospinal fluid What is the Glasgow Coma Scale