ATI RN
Questions to Ask About the Neurological System Questions
Question 1 of 5
The patient is admitted to the emergency department having difficulty with respiratory, vasomotor, and cardiac function. Which portion of the brain is affected to cause these manifestations?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The medulla controls vital functions like respiration, vasomotor activity, and cardiac function.
Question 2 of 5
When preparing a patient for discharge following fixation of a mandibular fracture, the nurse determines that teaching has been successful when the patient says what?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Constipation can be managed with appropriate laxatives.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
In which clients will an MRI scan be contraindicated?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Metal implants can be affected by the magnetic field of the MRI, posing a risk to the patient.
Question 5 of 5
After teaching a patient with RA about the prescribed therapeutic regimen, the nurse determines that further instruction is needed when the patient says what?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Energy conservation techniques are essential.