ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A change in the external or internal environment of an organism is known as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A stimulus is a detectable environmental change. A is the reaction, B is nerve signal, C is a junction. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 2 of 5
A male client is admitted to the rehabilitation unit following a cerebrovascular (CVA), which resulted in paralysis of his right arm. When the nurse enters the room, he is struggling to put on a shirt, and he curses at the nurse. What is the best response from the nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Empathy acknowledges frustration, building rapport. A delays, B escalates, D is instructional but not immediate. [Level: Application]
Question 3 of 5
While performing a neurovascular assessment distal to a client’s fracture site, the nurse determines that the client’s pulse is present, regular, and full. Which nursing action should be taken next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Normal pulse is reassuring, but full neurovascular check (color, sensation, pain, movement) ensures no compromise. B follows D. [Level: Application]
Question 4 of 5
Which finding should the nurse document as primary manifestation of osteoporosis in an older woman?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Osteoporosis causes vertebral compression, leading to height loss. B is not typical, C/D are secondary or unrelated. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 5 of 5
The ESR (sedimentation rate) of a client being treated with corticosteroids for rheumatoid arthritis has decreased. Which explanation should the nurse provide the client to explain this change in lab values?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreased ESR indicates reduced inflammation, suggesting corticosteroid efficacy. D is possible but less definitive. [Level: Application]