ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 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: Encouraging range-of-motion exercises helps increase venous return, prevent stiffness, and maintain muscle strength and endurance in clients with multiple sclerosis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who had a cerebral aneurysm rupture. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension is a manifestation of increased intracranial pressure, as it reflects the body's attempt to maintain cerebral perfusion pressure, part of Cushing's triad.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 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 suitable for a client with multiple sclerosis who has significant muscle weakness and needs to regain strength, mobility, and independence through intensive physical and occupational therapy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is developing an activity plan for a client. The nurse should recognize that which activity plan would best conserve the client's energy without compromising physical or mental health.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Scheduling energy-intensive activities when the client has higher energy levels conserves energy by aligning tasks with the client's peak alertness.