ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Neurology Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which risk factors for stroke are important for community education? EXCEPT (SATA)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Modifiable risks: OCPs (B), sedentary lifestyle (C), HTN (E); hair dye irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
A client post-hemorrhagic stroke has BP 90/50. Priority action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypotension (C) needs immediate provider attention.
Question 3 of 5
Second ischemic stroke, symptoms 4 hr ago. What contraindicates IV alteplase? (SATA)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Warfarin (A) increases bleeding risk; 4 hr within window but INR matters.
Question 4 of 5
Post-head injury, which ABG finding needs reporting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevated PaCO2 (B) worsens ICP.
Question 5 of 5
ICP 22 mm Hg, BP 174/88 mm Hg. CPP?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MAP = (88×2 + 174)/3 = 116. CPP = 116 - 22 = 94, closest to 95 (C).