ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse provides education to a client who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Which client statements indicate the need for additional teaching? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: The statements 'I should not exercise because this may trigger an exacerbation' and 'I should alternate the eye patch every other day to help with the double vision' indicate the need for additional teaching, as exercise is beneficial for MS and alternating eye patches is not the correct management for double vision.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a myocardial infarction. The client questions the need for cardiac rehabilitation since 'my heart is already damaged.' Which of the following is the appropriate nursing response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cardiac rehabilitation cannot undo the damage to your heart, but it can help you get back to your previous level of activity safely.' This statement is the appropriate nursing response. It acknowledges the client's condition and provides factual information about cardiac rehabilitation. It also emphasizes the positive outcomes of cardiac rehabilitation, such as improving physical function, reducing symptoms, and preventing further complications.
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
A client diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia is experiencing intermittent, sudden, severe pain on the left side of the face. The nurse identifies which classification of medications is most effective in treating this pain.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anticonvulsants are most effective for trigeminal neuralgia, reducing abnormal firing of the trigeminal nerve causing the pain.
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.