ATI LPN
Quizlet Adult Medical Surgical Head Injury Monitoring Neurological Status Questions
Question 1 of 5
After giving the first dose of morphine to relieve the chest pain of a critical care patient, the next priority action is to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-morphine, assessing pain relief and side effects (C) ensures efficacy and safety.
Question 2 of 5
Nerve cells are essential to an animal because they directly provide
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neurons enable cell communication via signals. Others are secondary or unrelated functions. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 3 of 5
The function of the myelin sheath found on myelinated neurons is to:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Myelin insulates axons, speeding signal transmission. Others are secondary glial roles. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older male client with impaired skin integrity to sheering forces and pressure that is manifested as a draining stage 3 sacral ulcer. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Protein aids wound healing, critical for stage 3 ulcers. A/C/D are supportive but secondary to nutrition. [Level: Analysis]
Question 5 of 5
Which Technique should the nurse use when assessing for early signs of rheumatoid arthritis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: RA early signs include joint nodules (e.g., hands). D is vague, B/C are less specific. [Level: Application]