ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Adult Care 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse caring for a client who had a rightsided stroke and is exhibiting homonymous hemianopsia when eating. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reminding the client to look for food on the left side of the tray can help compensate for the loss of vision on the right side due to homonymous hemianopsia.
Question 2 of 5
An 84year old client is brought to the emergency department with reports that his mental status has slowly been declining. He fell 2 weeks ago but did not seek medical attention. Based on this information, what does the nurse suspect the client's diagnosis will be?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Subacute subdural hematoma: This is correct because subacute subdural hematomas occur within 2 to 14 days of head trauma and cause gradual and fluctuating changes in mental status, which may be mistaken for dementia or delirium.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse takes report on a client who was admitted with a severe headache, nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and a stiff neck. Which of the following is the priority intervention for the nurse to perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administer penicillin. This is the priority intervention because it can treat bacterial meningitis, which is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate antibiotic therapy.
Extract:
You admit a client on day 1. After several days off, you are reassigned the same client. Click the tabs to review vital signs and nurse notes to review the client's progression.
Vital Signs Assessment Day 1:
Temperature 37.5° C (99.5° F) Blood pressure 198/96 mm Hg Heart rate 112/min
Respiratory rate 22/min
Oxygen saturation 96% on room air Day 7:
Temperature 38° C (100,4° F) Blood pressure 166/70 mm Hg Heart rate 68/min
Respiratory rate 20/min
Oxygen saturation 97% on room air
Question 4 of 5
For each client finding, click to specify if the finding could indicate Parkinson's disease, stroke, and/or multiple sclerosis. Each finding can support more than one disease process.
| Finding | Parkinson's disease | stroke | multiple sclerosis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood pressure | |||
| Facial symmetry | |||
| Cognitive function | |||
| Mobility status | |||
| Speech |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Blood pressure changes can occur in stroke and MS due to autonomic dysfunction. Facial asymmetry is common in stroke. Cognitive impairment can occur in all three. Mobility issues are seen in all three due to motor deficits. Speech difficulties can occur in stroke and MS.
Extract:
Question 5 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.