ATI LPN
Medical-Surgical Nursing Neurological System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is conducting discharge teaching for a male client with a prescription for magnesium hydroxide 15 mL one time per day. His home medication cup is ounces. How many ounces should he take each dose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 15 mL ≈ 0.5 oz (1 oz = 29.57 mL). [Level: Application]
Question 2 of 5
A patient arrives in the emergency department with hemiparesis and dysarthria that started 2 hours previously. Health records show a history of several transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). What should the nurse anticipate for this patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Symptoms <3 hours suggest acute stroke; tPA is first-line if within window and ischemic. TIAs increase risk but don’t dictate C. [Level: Application]
Question 3 of 5
A patient with left-sided weakness that started 60 minutes earlier is admitted to the emergency department and diagnostic tests are ordered. Which test should be done first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CT scan rules out hemorrhage before thrombolytics in acute stroke (<3 hours). Others follow. [Level: Analysis]
Question 4 of 5
When feeding a patient with a stroke on the left side, which position would the RN place the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: High Fowler’s (upright) reduces aspiration risk during feeding. Others increase risk. [Level: Application]
Question 5 of 5
Which type of neuron carries signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system (CNS)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sensory (afferent) neurons transmit from receptors to CNS. Motor go to effectors, interneurons connect within. [Level: Knowledge]