ATI RN
Health Assessment Neurological System Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
How do humans usually contract neurocysticercosis?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, ingestion of undercooked pork. This is because neurocysticercosis is caused by the larvae of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium, which can be contracted by consuming undercooked pork containing the cysts. The other choices are incorrect because neurocysticercosis is not transmitted through arthropod bites, exposure to contaminated cat feces, or swimming in contaminated water. It is crucial to thoroughly cook pork to prevent this parasitic infection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse assessing a patient diagnosed with a somatic system disorder is most likely to note that the patient:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because patients with somatic system disorders often have unmet needs related to comfort and activity. These patients may focus on physical symptoms to express underlying emotional distress or seek attention. Choice A is incorrect because patients with somatic disorders often struggle to see a relationship between symptoms and psychological conflicts. Choice B is incorrect because patients with somatic disorders may derive secondary gain from their symptoms. Choice C is incorrect because patients with somatic disorders often have difficulty expressing emotional needs.
Question 3 of 5
A patient diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder says, I have pain from an undiagnosed injury. I can't take care of myself. I need pain medicine six or seven times a day. I feel like a baby because my family has to help me so much. It is important for the nurse to assess:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: secondary gains. In this scenario, the patient's focus on pain and dependency suggests potential secondary gains, such as attention or avoidance of responsibilities. Assessing secondary gains helps in understanding the underlying motivations for the symptoms. Mood (choice A) may be important but doesn't directly address the patient's behavior. Cognitive style (choice B) and identity/memory (choice D) are not as relevant in this context as secondary gains in somatic symptom disorder.
Question 4 of 5
You are preparing a nursing care plan for the patient with SCI including the nursing diagnoses Impaired Physical Mobility and Self-Care Deficit. The patient tells you, 'I don't know why we're doing all this. My life's over.' What additional nursing diagnosis takes priority based on this statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
As the manager in a long-term-care (LTC) facility, you are in charge of developing a standard plan of care for residents with Alzheimer's disease. Which of these nursing tasks is best to delegate to the LPN team leaders working in the facility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.