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ATI Community Leadership Disaster and 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 the first action for a suspected stroke, indicated by right-sided weakness and slurred speech, to activate the stroke team. Thrombolytics (
A) require diagnosis confirmation, water (
C) risks aspiration, and carotid massage (
D) is irrelevant.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is working on discharge planning for a 25-year-old hospitalized client diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The client has significant bilateral lower extremities muscle weakness. Which of the following facilities should the nurse expect this client to be discharged to?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rehabilitation facility (
C) offers specialized therapies to improve mobility and function for MS patients with significant weakness. Home care (
A) is less intensive, sub-acute care (
B) is for less specialized needs, and skilled nursing (
D) is for long-term care.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing the Romberg test on a client during a neurological assessment. Which of the following best describes the rationale for conducting the Romberg test?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Romberg test assesses proprioception and vestibular function by evaluating balance with eyes closed, indicating issues with sensory or inner ear function. It does not measure respiratory rate, fine motor skills, or cranial nerve function related to facial expression.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is learning about effective nurse leadership. The nurse should recognize that an effective nurse leader has which of the following qualities? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Effective nurse leaders have conflict resolution skills (
A), integrity (
B), and prioritization ability (
C), fostering teamwork, trust, and efficiency. Authoritarian styles (
D) reduce collaboration, and resistance to change (E) hinders adaptability in healthcare.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is providing education to a client who is newly diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Which client statements indicate the need for additional teaching? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Saying exercise should be avoided (
B) is incorrect; exercise benefits MS patients. Alternating an eye patch every other day (E) is too infrequent; it should be every few hours. Urinary incontinence (
A), checking water temperature (
C), and visual disturbances (
D) are correct.