ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
Prior to initiating peritoneal dialysis, which nursing action is most important for the nurse to implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baseline vital signs assess stability before dialysis. C is a typo (auscultate lungs?), others are secondary. [Level: Application]
Question 2 of 5
What will the nurse tell the patient who has cerebral atherosclerosis about taking clopidogrel (Plavix)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet; tarry stools indicate bleeding, a key side effect to report. C/D are inaccurate—prevents clots, not dissolves/reduces plaque. [Level: Application]
Question 3 of 5
A patient with a left-brain stroke suddenly bursts into tears when family members visit. How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Left-brain strokes affect emotional regulation; educating family normalizes this. A dismisses, B/C assume depression. [Level: Application]
Question 4 of 5
Which action would be beneficial to a patient with a right brain stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right-brain strokes impair spatial awareness; removing clutter prevents falls. B aids vision loss, not universal. [Level: Application]
Question 5 of 5
Which part of the neuron conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The axon conducts impulses away to other neurons or effectors. Dendrites receive, synapses are gaps. [Level: Knowledge]