ATI RN
Questions to Ask About the Neurological System Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient is admitted to the hospital with Guillain-Barré syndrome. She had weakness in her feet and ankles that has progressed to weakness with numbness and tingling in both legs. During the acute phase of the illness, what should the nurse know about Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring respiratory function is critical due to potential paralysis of respiratory muscles.
Question 2 of 5
Mrs. Jones, who has had multiple sclerosis for 10 years, has urinary incontinence, difficulty swallowing, contractures, and spastic ataxic gait. The nurse's assessment is that Mrs. Jones
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: These symptoms indicate progression of the disease.
Question 3 of 5
An older patient is describing increased rigidity in the shoulders, back, and hips. The loss of elasticity in what tissue contributes to this?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cartilage elasticity decreases with age.
Question 4 of 5
A client recovering from a fractured knee wants to know if there are any non-dairy sources of calcium that are absorbed well by the body. Which one of the following food items should the nurse suggest to enable the client to meet his daily calcium intake requirement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Canned salmon with bones is an excellent non-dairy source of absorbable calcium.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following symptoms should the nurse specifically monitor while assessing a client with a femoral neck fracture?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe pain is a hallmark symptom of femoral neck fractures.