ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A registered nurse (RN) and an experienced licensed practical nurse (LPN) are caring for a group of clients. Which of the following tasks should the RN delegate to the LPN? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Administering a tap-water enema, catheterizing a client, and obtaining vital signs are standardized tasks within the LPN's scope of practice.
Question 3 of 5
The facility education nurse is providing a group of new nurses education regarding weaponized biological threats. When discussing anthrax, which of the following should be included as portals of entry? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: The integumentary system is a portal of entry for anthrax because the bacteria can enter through cuts or abrasions on the skin (cutaneous anthrax). The central nervous system is a portal of entry because the bacteria can spread to the brain and spinal cord (meningeal anthrax). The respiratory system is a portal of entry because the bacteria can be inhaled into the lungs (inhalation anthrax).
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is educating a group of nursing students about client-focused community-based nursing. The nurse should recognize which of the following best describes client-focused community-based nursing.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A philosophy that guides family-centered illness care best describes client-focused community-based nursing, emphasizing individual and family needs.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks to the assistive personnel (AP). The nurse should direct the AP to complete which of the following tasks first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Performing blood glucose monitoring for a client needing insulin is a priority task, as it determines the correct insulin dosage, which is critical to prevent adverse effects.