ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Adult Care 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with multiple sclerosis has been prescribed interferon B. Which of the following statements indicates the client understands the teaching about this medication.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Interferon B can cause depression and suicidal ideation, so the client should monitor their mood and seek help if needed.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bradykinesia is a manifestation of Parkinson's disease. It is a term that means slow movement and refers to the difficulty in initiating and performing voluntary actions.
Question 3 of 5
When considering the client with a neurocognitive deficit, the nurse understands that which of the following are excitatory neurotransmitters?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Norepinephrine and Dopamine are excitatory neurotransmitters that increase arousal, alertness, attention, motivation, reward, and movement.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is performing a neurological assessment for a client with head trauma. Which of the following assessments will give the nurse information about the function of cranial nerve II?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This is the correct answer because cranial nerve II is the optic nerve, which is responsible for vision. Testing the client's ability to look up and down without moving his head assesses the function of this nerve.