ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which patient would probably not be a candidate for NPPV?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Drug overdose with shallow breathing (C) risks hypoventilation, contraindicating NPPV.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following best describes autonomic innervation of the heart?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The heart receives dual ANS innervation: SNS increases rate/force, PNS decreases them—opposite effects. C is incorrect as they oppose, not complement. [Level: Comprehension]
Question 3 of 5
Any drug that can act on the central nervous system must first pass through the blood-brain barrier, which:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: BBB protects CNS by separating blood from CSF. A is meninges, B/C are incorrect. [Level: Knowledge]
Question 4 of 5
On the first postoperative day, the nurse finds an older male client disoriented and trying to climb over the bed railing. Previously he was oriented to person, place, and time on admission. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Acute confusion post-op may stem from pain, hypoxia, or other causes. Assessment (e.g., pain) is the first step before intervention. [Level: Analysis]
Question 5 of 5
The Nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with medical diagnosis of a Bartholin cyst. Which physical assessment technique should the nurse use to observe the cyst?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bartholin cysts (vulvar) are best assessed via pelvic exam in lithotomy position. Others are irrelevant. [Level: Application]