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ATI Neurological System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient with blindness related to a functional neurological (conversion) disorder says, All the doctors and nurses in this hospital stop by often to check on me. Too bad people outside the hospital don't find me interesting. Which nursing diagnosis is most relevant?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Chronic low self-esteem. The patient's statement reflects a negative self-perception and feelings of inadequacy, indicating low self-esteem. Social isolation (A) would imply a lack of social interactions, which is not indicated in the scenario. Interrupted family processes (C) would involve disruptions in family relationships, which are not mentioned. Ineffective health maintenance (D) pertains to the inability to manage health conditions, which is not relevant to the patient's statement. Chronic low self-esteem best aligns with the patient's expressed feelings of being uninteresting and not valued by others.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a spinal cord injury at level C3-4 is being cared for in the ED. What is the priority assessment?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A patient recently started on phenytoin (Dilantin) to control simple complex seizures is seen in the outpatient clinic. Which information obtained during his chart review and assessment will be of greatest concern?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
To determine the extent of Mr. Smith's head injury, what baseline nursing assessment is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following describes the pathophysiology of Parkinson disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.