ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is scheduled for a functional assessment using the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). The client asks the nurse, 'What is the purpose of the FIM?' Which nursing response is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The FIM is a tool used to determine the client's maximum level of self-sufficiency by measuring assistance needed for activities of daily living.
Question 2 of 5
An occupational health nurse in the clinic of an industrial plant is developing a guidebook for clinic workers. Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a secondary prevention strategy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helping plant workers identify signs of carpal tunnel syndrome is a secondary prevention strategy, as it aims to detect and treat health problems early before they become more serious or chronic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks to assistive personnel. Which of the following should the nurse consider when using one of the five rights of delegation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The AP has the knowledge and skill to perform the task is one of the five rights of delegation. The nurse is responsible for assessing the AP's competence and readiness to perform the task, and providing appropriate training and feedback if needed.
Question 4 of 5
A client with myasthenia gravis has lost 6 kg of weight over the last 2 months. What should the nurse suggest to improve this client's nutritional status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Planning medication doses to occur before meals enhances muscle strength for chewing and swallowing, improving nutritional intake for clients with myasthenia gravis.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse wishes to develop cultural competence when caring for clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Considering how the nurse's own personal beliefs and decisions are reflective of their culture is the first step in developing cultural competence. The nurse should recognize that culture is not only about ethnicity, but also about age, gender, religion, education, socioeconomic status, and other factors. The nurse should also acknowledge that culture is dynamic and complex and that each person has a unique cultural identity.