ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
Nurse finds woman collapsed with right weakness, slurred speech, unconscious. Action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EMS (B) ensures rapid stroke care.
Question 2 of 5
A 55-year-old male patient is admitted with a massive GI bleed. The patient is at risk for what type of acute kidney injury?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Massive GI bleed causes hypovolemia, leading to pre-renal AKI (C) from reduced renal perfusion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include as an expected finding of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DKA causes Kussmaul respirations (rapid, deep, C), not shallow, to compensate for acidosis, unlike other choices.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse understands that the stress of critical illness may result in which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Critical illness causes hyperglycemia (D) due to stress hormone release (e.g., cortisol, catecholamines).
Question 5 of 5
Which is associated with high levels of noise in the critical care unit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: High noise levels disrupt sleep (D), impacting patient recovery in critical care.