ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease and is starting to display bradykinesia. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Giving the patient extra time to perform activities is appropriate, as bradykinesia causes slow and reduced movement, and allowing extra time respects the patient's autonomy and dignity.
Question 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nursing preceptor is reviewing life expectancy in the twentieth century with a new nurse. The nurse should recognize that which of the following was most responsible for the dramatic increase in life expectancy during the twentieth century.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sanitation and other public health activities have had a significant impact on reducing mortality from infectious diseases, such as cholera, typhoid, and tuberculosis. These activities include providing safe water, improving hygiene, promoting vaccination, and controlling vector-borne diseases. Sanitation and public health measures are relatively low-cost, effective, and preventive strategies that can benefit large populations.
Question 5 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.