ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Neuro Test 2024 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which three symptoms are characteristic of Cushing triad associated with increased ICP?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cushing's triad includes bradycardia, hypertension, and widening pulse pressure, indicating increased ICP.
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A patient is stuporous but reacts by withdrawing from painful stimuli.
Question 2 of 5
Which term is most appropriate for this patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lethargy describes reduced alertness with some response to painful stimuli.
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Question 3 of 5
Which reason explains why a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is uniquely prone to depression?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Altered communication leads to frustration and isolation, increasing depression risk in ALS.
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A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and reports a tightening feeling around their torso.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize this finding indicates?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The MS hug is a tightening sensation around the torso caused by muscle spasms in MS.
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A nurse is preparing to administer diazepam 3 mg IM. The amount available is diazepam for injection 5 mg/mL.
Question 5 of 5
How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Correct Answer: 0.6 mL
Rationale: Calculation: 3 mg / 5 mg/mL = 0.6 mL.