ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks to assistive personnel. Which of the following should the nurse consider when using one of the five rights of delegation?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The AP has the knowledge and skill to perform the task is one of the five rights of delegation. The nurse is responsible for assessing the AP's competence and readiness to perform the task, and providing appropriate training and feedback if needed.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving rehabilitation for paralysis following a spinal cord injury and is diagnosed with reflex incontinence. Which of the following is the highest priority intervention the nurse should include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing regular perineal care to prevent skin breakdown is the highest priority to reduce the risk of infection and pressure ulcers due to reflex incontinence.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with multiple sclerosis. What action does the nurse implement to increase venous return, prevent stiffness, and maintain muscle strength and endurance?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging range-of-motion exercises helps increase venous return, prevent stiffness, and maintain muscle strength and endurance in clients with multiple sclerosis.
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
A nurse has identified a community at risk for flooding. The nurse understands that educating the residents about evacuation routes and emergency shelters is an example of what level of the National Response Framework.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Educating residents about evacuation routes and shelters is part of the preparedness phase, enhancing readiness for potential disasters.