ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students how to become effective leaders. The nursing students should recognize that an effective nurse leader has which of the following qualities? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: C,D
Rationale: The ability to set priorities and integrity are qualities of an effective nurse leader, enabling focus on important tasks and ethical decision-making.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a hemorrhagic stroke. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize when providing care to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring vital signs and neurological status frequently is a priority to detect changes in the client's condition and guide treatment for a hemorrhagic stroke.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse enters the room of a client and discovers the client with new right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calling for help is appropriate to initiate the emergency response and ensure prompt evaluation and treatment for suspected stroke.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with multiple sclerosis. What action does the nurse implement to increase venous return, prevent stiffness, and maintain muscle strength and endurance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging range-of-motion exercises helps increase venous return, prevent stiffness, and maintain muscle strength and endurance in clients with multiple sclerosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is creating an education plan for a client who has a recent diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Instructing the client on daily muscle stretching helps prevent muscle spasticity, stiffness, and contractures in clients with MS.