ATI RN
Questions to Ask About the Neurological System Questions
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Following a closed reduction, a plaster-of-paris cast was applied to the left arm from the axilla to the wrist. To facilitate drying of the cast it would be most helpful to obtain Bob's cooperation in
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exposing the cast to air allows for proper drying without risking overheating or damaging the cast.
Question 3 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 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
An older patient is describing increased rigidity in the shoulders, back, and hips. The loss of elasticity in what tissue contributes to this?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cartilage elasticity decreases with age.