ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Neuro Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is determining if a homebound client is eligible for Meals-on-Wheels. Which of the following is the most important factor for the nurse to consider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's ability to prepare meals is the most important factor, as Meals-on-Wheels serves clients unable to cook or shop due to physical, mental, or social limitations.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is using analytic epidemiology when conducting a research project on a comparison group. Which of the following research projects is the nurse most likely completing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Identifying factors contributing to childhood obesity is an example of analytic epidemiology. Analytic epidemiology investigates the causes and associations of health events in populations, such as the risk factors, exposures, or interventions that affect health outcomes. Analytic epidemiology often uses comparison groups to test hypotheses and draw conclusions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a myocardial infarction. The client questions the need for cardiac rehabilitation since 'my heart is already damaged.' Which of the following is the appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cardiac rehabilitation cannot undo the damage to your heart, but it can help you get back to your previous level of activity safely.' This statement is the appropriate nursing response. It acknowledges the client's condition and provides factual information about cardiac rehabilitation. It also emphasizes the positive outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation, such as improving physical function, reducing symptoms, and preventing further complications.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse provides education to a client who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Which client statements indicate the need for additional teaching? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: The statements 'I should not exercise because this may trigger an exacerbation' and 'I should alternate the eye patch every other day to help with the double vision' indicate the need for additional teaching, as exercise is beneficial for MS and alternating eye patches is not the correct management for double vision.
Question 5 of 5
The public health nurse is assigned to the population of clients in an inner city community. The nurse identifies which of the following as a priority intervention.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing a windshield survey is a priority to assess the community's health needs and resources comprehensively, requiring minimal resources.