ATI LPN
Quizlet Adult Medical Surgical Head Injury Monitoring Neurological Status Questions
Question 1 of 5
We learned that in visual processing information from the retina is relayed in the thalamus before it is sent to relevant cortical area. The corresponding thalamic relay of the auditory system is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The medial geniculate nucleus (MGN) relays auditory information from the inferior colliculus to the auditory cortex.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a serious head injury has been admitted. Which finding denotes the most serious prognosis?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decerebrate posturing (C) scores 2 on GCS motor, indicating severe brainstem dysfunction and worse prognosis.
Question 3 of 5
A post-craniotomy client developed SIADH. How does the nurse determine treatment effectiveness?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: SIADH causes water retention; increased urine output (D) indicates correction.
Question 4 of 5
A client post-kidney transplant needs teaching on acute rejection signs. Which are they?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute rejection: fever, oliguria, HTN, lethargy (D) per transplant norms.
Question 5 of 5
A client post-stroke has motor speech issues, understands but can’t speak/read. This is consistent with?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Expressive (Broca’s) aphasia (A): speech production impaired, comprehension intact.