ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The first area in the auditory pathway to receive input from both ears is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The superior olive integrates binaural input for sound localization, receiving from both cochlear nuclei.
Question 2 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 3 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 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
Joint Commission’s eight core measures for stroke care include which? (SATA)
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Core measures: thrombolysis (A), statins (B), VTE (C), antithrombotic (D); E is partial.