ATI RN
Questions to Ask About the Neurological System Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
To reduce the risk for falls in the patient with Parkinson's disease, what should the nurse teach the patient to do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rocking side to side helps initiate movement in Parkinson's disease
Question 3 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 4 of 5
When obtaining a nursing history, which of the following represents a major complaint of a patient with osteoarthritis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Grating sensation during hip motion is a common symptom of osteoarthritis.
Question 5 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.