ATI LPN
Neurological Disorders in Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Vasopressin for DI is effective when?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DI correction: urine concentrates (C), reducing output.
Question 3 of 5
Atropine for symptomatic bradycardia is contraindicated in which condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Atropine worsens glaucoma (A) by increasing intraocular pressure.
Question 4 of 5
Client with left homonymous hemianopsia. How to manage sensory difficulties?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Right-side placement (C) aids visibility.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse working in the ER uses which diagnostic scale to assess the severity of presenting signs and symptoms of stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) quantifies stroke severity in the ER, assessing consciousness, motor function, etc. Cincinnati scale is for prehospital screening, Glasgow is for outcomes. Choice C is correct.