ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Adult Care 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who recently suffered a stroke suffers from leftsided homonymous hemianopsia. What action does the nurse take when caring for the client during meal time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sit with the client at each meal and explain where to find the food. This would help the client orient themselves to their surroundings and locate their food using verbal cues and guidance from the nurse.
Question 2 of 5
A client who recently suffered a stroke suffers from leftsided homonymous hemianopsia. What action does the nurse take when caring for the client during meal time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sit with the client at each meal and explain where to find the food. This would help the client orient themselves to their surroundings and locate their food using verbal cues and guidance from the nurse.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is modifying the diet of a client who has Parkinson's disease and is prescribed selegiline, an MAOI. Which of the following foods should the nurse eliminate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cheddar cheese is a food that should be eliminated from the diet of a client who is taking selegiline, an MAOI, due to high levels of tyramine.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing client supervision is correct because clients with Parkinson's disease are at risk of falls, aspiration, and medication errors.
Question 5 of 5
A student nurse is caring for a client with acute hemorrhagic stroke who was admitted 1 day ago. Which is the priority assessment finding for the student to report to the primary nurse?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: difficulty speaking is the priority assessment finding because it indicates a worsening of the client's neurological status and a possible increase in intracranial pressure.