ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
If you inject radioactive proline into an eye what cells would you observe labeled in the contralateral LGN?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Proline labels retinal ganglion cell axons, which project to contralateral LGN layers 1, 4, and 6 (ipsilateral: 2, 3, 5) in primates.
Question 2 of 5
The nucleus in the thalamus that receives somatosensory information about the face is the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ventral posteromedial nucleus (VPM) processes facial somatosensory input, unlike VPL (body), LGN (vision), or MGN (audition).
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is starting a peripheral IV in the right hand of an unconscious patient. During the procedure, the client reaches over with his left hand and tries to remove the stimuli. How would the nurse document this response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reaching to remove stimuli is localization (B), GCS motor score 5, indicating purposeful movement.
Question 4 of 5
A client’s ICP is 34 mm Hg, CPP 65 mm Hg. What should the nurse do next with appropriate orders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ICP >15, CPP <70 (text note) require intervention. Mannitol (D) reduces cerebral edema.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse assesses a client pre-alteplase. What’s an important assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Renal disease (C) affects drug clearance, critical for tPA safety.