ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
A nurse wishes to develop cultural competence when caring for clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Considering how the nurse's own personal beliefs and decisions are reflective of their culture is the first step in developing cultural competence. The nurse should recognize that culture is not only about ethnicity, but also about age, gender, religion, education, socioeconomic status, and other factors. The nurse should also acknowledge that culture is dynamic and complex and that each person has a unique cultural identity.
Question 3 of 5
A community health nurse is assigned to identify activities that are a part of the prevention/mitigation phase of the disaster management cycle. Which of the following activities should the nurse identify as being in the prevention/mitigation phase?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisting community members in developing a disaster plan is part of the prevention/mitigation phase, reducing the risk and impact of disasters.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who had a cerebral aneurysm rupture. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension is a manifestation of increased intracranial pressure, as it reflects the body's attempt to maintain cerebral perfusion pressure, part of Cushing's triad.
Question 5 of 5
Discharge plans are being made for a 25-year-old hospitalized client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The client has significant muscle weakness in the lower extremities bilaterally. Which of the following facilities should the nurse expect this client to be discharged to?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rehabilitation facility is suitable for a client with multiple sclerosis who has significant muscle weakness and needs to regain strength, mobility, and independence through intensive physical and occupational therapy.