ATI RN
Neurological System Assessment Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse counsels a patient diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. Which nursing diagnosis would be a priority for the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Risk for suicide. This is the priority nursing diagnosis as patients with body dysmorphic disorder have an increased risk of suicidal ideation and behaviors. Addressing this risk is crucial for patient safety. A: Anxiety is a common symptom of body dysmorphic disorder but may not be the priority if the patient is at risk for suicide. C: Disturbed body image is a characteristic of body dysmorphic disorder, but addressing the risk of suicide takes precedence. D: Ineffective role performance may be a concern, but it is not as urgent as addressing the risk for suicide in this case.
Question 2 of 5
The patient who had a stroke needs to be fed. What instruction should you give to the nursing assistant who will feed the patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The primary factor in determining choice of anticonvulsant medication is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
While Susan's medication is being adjusted, the priority goal for her care would be
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with a spinal cord injury is unable to perspire below the level of the injury during the period of spinal shock, which may result in
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.