ATI NEURO PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Speak to the client about one idea at a time
b. Ask the client to multi-task.
c. Limit questions to yes and no answers.
d. Focus on a single form of communication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect?
a. Gradual onset of several hours
b. Manifestations preceded by a severe headache
c. Maintains consciousness
d. History of neurologic deficits lasting less than 1 hr
A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson’s disease and is taking diphenhydramine 25 mg PO TID. Which of the following
therapeutic outcomes should the nurse expect to see?
a. Delay in disease progression
b. Improved bladder function
c. Relief of depression
d. Decreased tremors
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking benztropine to treat Parkinson’s disease. The nurse should instruct the client to report
which of the following adverse effects?
a. Excess salivation
b. Difficulty voiding
c. Diarrhea
d. Slow pulse
A nurse who is off duty finds a woman who has collapsed and has right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Obtain the telephone number of the client's provider.
b. Find a location for the client to sit.
c. Call emergency services.
d. Drive the client to the nearest emergency department.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a. Elevate the head of bed to 45°.
b. Maintain the client on absolute bed rest.
c. Administer a cleansing enema.
d. Place the client in a room near the nurses' station.
A nurse caring for a client who had a right-sided stroke and is exhibiting homonymous hemianopsia when eating. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. Provide a nonskid mat to alleviate plate movement.
b. Encourage the client to use his right hand when feeding himself.
c. Remind the client to look for food on the left side of the tray.
d. Encourage the use of the wide grip utensils.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have a MRI scan. The client askes the nurse what to expect during the procedure.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a. "An MRI scan is not distorted by movement, so you do not have to lie still."
b. "An MRI scan is a short procedure and should take no longer than 30 minutes."
, c. "The MRI contrast dye contains iodine and can cause your skin to itch."
d. "An MRI scan is very noisy, and you will be allowed to wear earplugs while in the scanner."
A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow coma scale score of 3 for eye
opening, 5 for verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this
data?
a. The client can follow simple motor commands.
b. The client is unable to make vocal sound.
c. The client is unconscious.
d. The client opens his eyes when spoken to.
A nurse is shopping and finds a woman who has collapsed with right sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Provide the client with water to test the gag reflex.
b. Perform carotid massage.
c. Notify emergency management services.
d. Drive the client to the nearest medical facility.
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that
apply.
Loosen restrictive clothing.
Insert a bite stick into the client's mouth.
Place the client into a supine position.
Place a pillow under the client's head.
Apply restraints.
A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who has Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following information should the
nurse include in the teaching?
a. Provide client supervision.
b. Limit client physical activity.
c. Speak loudly to the client.
d. Leave the television on continuously.
A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following intervention should the nurse take?
a. Teach controlled coughing and deep breathing.
b. Provide a brightly lit environment.
c. Elevate the head of the bed 20°.
d. Encourage a minimum intake of 2000 mL (67.6 oz) of clear fluids per day.
A nurse at a rehabilitation center is planning care for a client who has a left hemispheric cerebral accident CVA three weeks ago.
Which of the following goals should the nurse include in the clients rehabilitation program?
a. Establish the ability to communicate effectively.
b. Compensate for loss of depth perception.
c. Learn to control impulsive behavior.
d. Improve left-side motor function.
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of epilepsy about actions to take if the client experiences a
seizure. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "Insert a padded tongue blade into the client's mouth."
b. "Restrain the client."
c. "Place the client on his back."
d. "Move objects away from the client."
A nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Speak to the client about one idea at a time
b. Ask the client to multi-task.
c. Limit questions to yes and no answers.
d. Focus on a single form of communication.
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following
manifestations should the nurse expect?
a. Gradual onset of several hours
b. Manifestations preceded by a severe headache
c. Maintains consciousness
d. History of neurologic deficits lasting less than 1 hr
A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson’s disease and is taking diphenhydramine 25 mg PO TID. Which of the following
therapeutic outcomes should the nurse expect to see?
a. Delay in disease progression
b. Improved bladder function
c. Relief of depression
d. Decreased tremors
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking benztropine to treat Parkinson’s disease. The nurse should instruct the client to report
which of the following adverse effects?
a. Excess salivation
b. Difficulty voiding
c. Diarrhea
d. Slow pulse
A nurse who is off duty finds a woman who has collapsed and has right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Obtain the telephone number of the client's provider.
b. Find a location for the client to sit.
c. Call emergency services.
d. Drive the client to the nearest emergency department.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
a. Elevate the head of bed to 45°.
b. Maintain the client on absolute bed rest.
c. Administer a cleansing enema.
d. Place the client in a room near the nurses' station.
A nurse caring for a client who had a right-sided stroke and is exhibiting homonymous hemianopsia when eating. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. Provide a nonskid mat to alleviate plate movement.
b. Encourage the client to use his right hand when feeding himself.
c. Remind the client to look for food on the left side of the tray.
d. Encourage the use of the wide grip utensils.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have a MRI scan. The client askes the nurse what to expect during the procedure.
Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a. "An MRI scan is not distorted by movement, so you do not have to lie still."
b. "An MRI scan is a short procedure and should take no longer than 30 minutes."
, c. "The MRI contrast dye contains iodine and can cause your skin to itch."
d. "An MRI scan is very noisy, and you will be allowed to wear earplugs while in the scanner."
A nurse is receiving a transfer report for a client who has a head injury. The client has a Glasgow coma scale score of 3 for eye
opening, 5 for verbal response, and 5 for best motor response. Which of the following is an appropriate conclusion based on this
data?
a. The client can follow simple motor commands.
b. The client is unable to make vocal sound.
c. The client is unconscious.
d. The client opens his eyes when spoken to.
A nurse is shopping and finds a woman who has collapsed with right sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Provide the client with water to test the gag reflex.
b. Perform carotid massage.
c. Notify emergency management services.
d. Drive the client to the nearest medical facility.
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that
apply.
Loosen restrictive clothing.
Insert a bite stick into the client's mouth.
Place the client into a supine position.
Place a pillow under the client's head.
Apply restraints.
A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who has Parkinson’s disease. Which of the following information should the
nurse include in the teaching?
a. Provide client supervision.
b. Limit client physical activity.
c. Speak loudly to the client.
d. Leave the television on continuously.
A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following intervention should the nurse take?
a. Teach controlled coughing and deep breathing.
b. Provide a brightly lit environment.
c. Elevate the head of the bed 20°.
d. Encourage a minimum intake of 2000 mL (67.6 oz) of clear fluids per day.
A nurse at a rehabilitation center is planning care for a client who has a left hemispheric cerebral accident CVA three weeks ago.
Which of the following goals should the nurse include in the clients rehabilitation program?
a. Establish the ability to communicate effectively.
b. Compensate for loss of depth perception.
c. Learn to control impulsive behavior.
d. Improve left-side motor function.
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of epilepsy about actions to take if the client experiences a
seizure. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "Insert a padded tongue blade into the client's mouth."
b. "Restrain the client."
c. "Place the client on his back."
d. "Move objects away from the client."
