ATI LPN
Medical-Surgical Nursing Neurological System Questions
Question 1 of 5
If you inject radioactive proline into one eye what cells would you observe labeled in layer 4 of V1?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Proline labels ganglion cell axons, revealing ocular dominance columns in V1 layer 4, where monocular inputs segregate.
Question 2 of 5
The trigeminal pathway
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The trigeminal pathway transmits facial somatosensory data (touch, pain) via cranial nerve V, decussating before the thalamus.
Question 3 of 5
A client with increased ICP is admitted to the ICU. On admission, GCS is 10. One hour later, it’s 13. Which interpretation would the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: GCS increase from 10 to 13 (A) indicates neurological improvement.
Question 4 of 5
A client taking prednisone to prevent transplant rejection needs which instruction most?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Prednisone increases infection risk; avoiding crowds (B) is critical.
Question 5 of 5
In planning care for an acute stroke client, which can a nurse delegate to an LPN?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: LPNs can administer subcut meds (D); tPA and assessments are RN scope.