ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A charge nurse is making a room assignment for a client who has scabies. In which of the following rooms should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A private room is suitable for a client with scabies to prevent transmission through direct skin-to-skin contact or sharing personal items.
Question 3 of 5
An occupational health nurse in the clinic of an industrial plant is developing a guidebook for clinic workers. Which of the following actions should the nurse include as a secondary prevention strategy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Helping plant workers identify signs of carpal tunnel syndrome is a secondary prevention strategy, as it aims to detect and treat health problems early before they become more serious or chronic.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
An emergency room nurse is performing secondary triage on clients transported from the scene of a chemical spill. After caring for the clients, the EMS workers complained of nausea and dizziness. Which immediate interventions need to be taken by the triage nurse? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Evacuating the emergency department and sending the client and EMS crew to decontamination are immediate interventions to protect safety and remove chemical hazards.