ATI NEURO PRACTICE EXAM TEST BANK
2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new
prescription for dantrolene. What statement by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching? Answer: "I need to apply a sunscreen
when I go outside."
Rationale: This medication can cause photosensitivity; therefore, the
client should protect her skin by wearing a hat and using sunscreen
while in the sunlight.
⩥ A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about a new
prescription for baclofen. What instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching? Answer: "Do not take antihistamines with this
medication."
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client not to take antihistamines
while taking baclofen. Antihistamines will intensify the depressant
effects of baclofen.
⩥ A nurse is instructing a client's family members about feeding safety
for a client who has dysphagia. What instruction should the nurse
include? Answer: Encourage the client to take small bites.
, Rationale: The family members should encourage the client to take
small bites and chew food thoroughly in order to prevent choking.
⩥ A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of
Parkinson's disease. On what medications should the nurse prepare to
instruct the client? Answer: Levodopa/carbidopa.
Rationale: Levodopa/carbidopa is the cornerstone of Parkinson's
treatment. The nurse should prepare to instruct the client on the use of
this medication.
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who has aphasia following a stroke. A
family member asks the nurse how she should communicate with the
client. What responses by the nurse is appropriate? Answer: "Incorporate
nonverbal cues in the conversation."
Rationale: Nonverbal cues enhance the client's ability to comprehend
and use language.
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke involving the left
cerebral hemisphere. The nurse should monitor for what finding?
Answer: Intellectual impairment.
2026 UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new
prescription for dantrolene. What statement by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching? Answer: "I need to apply a sunscreen
when I go outside."
Rationale: This medication can cause photosensitivity; therefore, the
client should protect her skin by wearing a hat and using sunscreen
while in the sunlight.
⩥ A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about a new
prescription for baclofen. What instructions should the nurse include in
the teaching? Answer: "Do not take antihistamines with this
medication."
Rationale: The nurse should instruct the client not to take antihistamines
while taking baclofen. Antihistamines will intensify the depressant
effects of baclofen.
⩥ A nurse is instructing a client's family members about feeding safety
for a client who has dysphagia. What instruction should the nurse
include? Answer: Encourage the client to take small bites.
, Rationale: The family members should encourage the client to take
small bites and chew food thoroughly in order to prevent choking.
⩥ A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of
Parkinson's disease. On what medications should the nurse prepare to
instruct the client? Answer: Levodopa/carbidopa.
Rationale: Levodopa/carbidopa is the cornerstone of Parkinson's
treatment. The nurse should prepare to instruct the client on the use of
this medication.
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who has aphasia following a stroke. A
family member asks the nurse how she should communicate with the
client. What responses by the nurse is appropriate? Answer: "Incorporate
nonverbal cues in the conversation."
Rationale: Nonverbal cues enhance the client's ability to comprehend
and use language.
⩥ A nurse is caring for a client who had a stroke involving the left
cerebral hemisphere. The nurse should monitor for what finding?
Answer: Intellectual impairment.
