ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden severe headache is a manifestation of a hemorrhagic stroke. A hemorrhagic stroke can cause intense pain in the head, neck, or face, due to the pressure and irritation of the bleeding. The headache may be described as 'the worst headache of my life' or 'thunderclap headache'.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse in the emergency room is assessing a client who was brought in following a seizure. The nurse suspects the client may have meningococcal meningitis when assessment findings include nuchal rigidity and a petechial rash. After implementing droplet precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse initiate next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the cranial nerves is the next priority, as it helps detect neurological deficits or complications early, guiding appropriate interventions for suspected meningococcal meningitis.
Question 3 of 5
The public health nurse is assigned to the population of clients in an inner city community. The nurse identifies which of the following as a priority intervention.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Performing a windshield survey is a priority to assess the community's health needs and resources comprehensively, requiring minimal resources.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A community health nurse is conducting an educational program on various environmental pollutants. The nurse should emphasize that clients who have which of the following disorders are especially vulnerable to ozone effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asthma makes clients vulnerable to ozone effects, as ozone irritates the lungs, worsening asthma symptoms by causing inflammation and bronchoconstriction.