ATI LPN
Neurological Disorders in Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which finding on the ECG is most conclusive for infarction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pathological Q waves (A) indicate prior myocardial infarction due to necrosis.
Question 2 of 5
Increased perspiration, a higher body temperature, and a rapidly beating heart are all possible responses to a stressful situation. These body responses are most likely a direct result of the interaction of the
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stress activates SNS (nervous) and adrenal hormones (endocrine), causing these responses. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following chemical substances is NOT an example of a neurotransmitter?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Glucose is a sugar, not a neurotransmitter. Others are classic examples. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
An older client who is agitated, dyspneic, orthopneic, and using accessory muscle to breathe is admitted for further treatment. Initial assessment indicates beats/minute and irregular, respirations 36 breaths/minute, blood pressure 168/100 mmHg. Wheezes and crackles in all lung fields. An hour after the administered mg IV, which assessment should the nurse obtain to determine the client’s response to treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lung sounds assess respiratory improvement (e.g., reduced wheezes/crackles) post-treatment (likely diuretics/bronchodilators). Others are less direct. [Level: Application]
Question 5 of 5
A client with renal calculus is complaining of severe right flank pain, nausea, and vomiting. Which nursing problem has the highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain is acute and immediate; it’s the priority per Maslow’s hierarchy. Others are secondary. [Level: Analysis]