ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Neurology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client post-hemorrhagic stroke has BP 90/50. Priority action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension (C) needs immediate provider attention.
Question 2 of 5
Post-head injury, which ABG finding needs reporting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated PaCO2 (B) worsens ICP.
Question 3 of 5
ICP 22 mm Hg, BP 174/88 mm Hg. CPP?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MAP = (88×2 + 174)/3 = 116. CPP = 116 - 22 = 94, closest to 95 (C).
Question 4 of 5
What is the normal value for central venous pressure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Normal CVP is 2-6 mmHg (C), reflecting right atrial pressure in healthy adults.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client following a thyroidectomy. The nurse should assess for which of the following findings as an indication of hypocalcemia?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy causes tingling/numbness (C) due to nerve irritability from low calcium.