ATI RN
ATI Community Leadership Disaster and Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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: Gentle stretching exercises (
D) improve venous return, prevent stiffness, and maintain muscle strength in MS patients. Ice therapy (
A) is less effective, interferon (
B) reduces relapses, and corticosteroids (
C) manage acute exacerbations, not these specific goals.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Sumatriptan (Imitrex) tablets to treat migraine headaches. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Instructing the client to call a physician immediately for chest pain is critical, as Sumatriptan can cause serious cardiovascular side effects, such as angina or myocardial infarction. Chewing tablets affects absorption, daily use is not indicated, and repeat dosing should occur after 2 hours, not 1.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a functional assessment who asks, 'What is the purpose of this assessment?' How should the nurse most appropriately respond to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A functional assessment evaluates a client's ability to perform activities of daily living, determining their level of self-sufficiency. This informs care planning. It does not focus on comfort, specific aide services, or insurance reimbursement primarily.
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 public health activities, such as clean water, sewage systems, and vaccinations, drastically reduced infectious disease mortality, significantly increasing life expectancy. Antibiotics, medical technology, and surgical advances contributed later but were less impactful initially.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing education regarding biologic threats. When discussing anthrax, which of the following should be included as potential portals of entry? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Anthrax enters through the integumentary system (
B) via skin cuts, respiratory system (
C) via inhalation, and gastrointestinal system (E) via ingestion. The central nervous system (
A) and renal system (
D) are not primary entry points.