ATI LPN
Neurological Disorders in Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Prescribed: Heparin infusion at 30 mL/hr. Solution is 40,000 units in 500 mL D5W. How many units/hour will the client receive?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Concentration: 40,000 units / 500 mL = 80 units/mL. 30 mL/hr × 80 units/mL = 2400 units/hr (C).
Question 2 of 5
Post-teaching for a brain MRI without contrast, which client statement shows understanding?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: No contrast MRI allows immediate activity resumption (A); no dye or radioactivity.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse preparing to administer cyclosporine should perform which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cyclosporine causes gingival hyperplasia; assessing mouth (A) is key.
Question 4 of 5
Which intervention addresses unilateral neglect in left hemisphere stroke?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Head movement (A) compensates for neglect.
Question 5 of 5
Vasopressin for DI is effective when?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DI correction: urine concentrates (C), reducing output.