ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which part of the nervous system is the focus of sobriety tests?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sobriety tests assess coordination and balance, functions of the cerebellum, which is impaired by alcohol.
Question 2 of 5
Inner hair cells
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Inner hair cells (fewer in number) are the primary sensory transducers, sending most input to the auditory nerve via spiral ganglion cells.
Question 3 of 5
In the baseball area of your cortex, your 'Red Soxneurons have smaller receptive fields than your 'Yankeesneurons. Based on the cortical magnification hypothesis
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Smaller receptive fields (Red Sox) indicate higher cortical magnification, meaning more cortex is devoted to them.
Question 4 of 5
A client receiving cyclosporine must be taught which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cyclosporine’s main side effect is nephrotoxicity (text note). Dark urine and jaundice (B) indicate liver/kidney issues needing reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A client in ICU has a leaking cerebral aneurysm. What’s the earliest sign of increased ICP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased LOC (A) is the earliest ICP sign (text chart 46).