ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
A 25-year-old hospitalized client diagnosed with multiple sclerosis has significant muscle weakness in the lower extremities bilaterally.
Question 1 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 the best option for this client because it provides short-term, intensive therapy to improve function and independence, suitable for significant muscle weakness.
Extract:
A homebound client.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is determining if a homebound client is eligible for Meals-on-Wheels. Which of the following is the most important factor for the nurse to consider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's ability to prepare meals is the most important factor because Meals-on-Wheels caters to those unable to cook or shop due to physical or mental limitations.
Extract:
A client with myasthenia gravis has lost 6 kg of weight over the last 2 months.
Question 3 of 5
A client with myasthenia gravis has lost 6 kg of weight over the last 2 months. What should the nurse suggest to improve this client's nutritional status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Planning medication doses before meals enhances muscle strength for chewing and swallowing, improving nutritional intake in myasthenia gravis.
Extract:
A client has ataxia.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse notes that a client has ataxia. Which of the following tests should the nurse use to gain more information about this client’s gait?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Romberg is a test that measures balance and proprioception, often impaired in ataxia, providing insight into the client’s gait difficulties.
Extract:
An older female client who resides in a long-term care facility has a male friend who often visits her in the evenings.
Question 5 of 5
The practical nurse (PN) enters the client's room to administer medications and finds the couple in bed together. What action should the PN take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Asking when the nurse should return respects the client's privacy, dignity, and autonomy, while also ensuring that the client receives the necessary care. The PN should acknowledge that the client has the right to express her sexuality and intimacy, as long as it is consensual and safe.