ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Neurology Questions
Question 1 of 5
A young male client has a diagnosis of epididymitis and a positive culture for Escherichia coli. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: E. coli epididymitis often stems from anal bacteria; hygiene prevents recurrence. A/C/D are incorrect or unrelated. [Level: Application]
Question 2 of 5
Which stroke risk factor for a 48-yr-old male patient in the clinic is most important for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypertension (170/94) is a major modifiable stroke risk. A/D contribute, B is neutral or protective. [Level: Analysis]
Question 3 of 5
Which food items would be included in the diet plan for a patient being discharged from the hospital after recovering from a stroke? SELECT ONE THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Vegetable soup is low-fat, heart-healthy post-stroke. A/B/C are high in sodium/fat. [Level: Application]
Question 4 of 5
The fatty substance that insulates and speeds up the conduction of nerve impulses along the axon is called:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myelin insulates axons and speeds conduction via saltatory conduction. Others are unrelated. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 5 of 5
Bipolar neurons are commonly found in the:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bipolar neurons, with one dendrite and one axon, are sensory and found in the retina. [Level: Knowledge]