ATI NEURO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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,A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a cerebral angiography. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates understanding?
"I can eat as usual prior to the procedure."
"I will be standing up during the procedure."
"After the procedure, the urinary catheter will be removed."
"I will feel warm after that dye is injected." - ANSWER "I will feel warm after that dye is
injected."
When evaluating outcomes after providing teaching with a client about cerebral
angiography procedure, the nurse should identify the client understands teaching when
the statement is made about feeling warm when the dye is injected. This is an expected
reaction that is experienced after the injection of contrast dye.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a cerebral computed tomography
scan with contrast. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Hold the client in a left lateral position during the procedure.
Insert indwelling urinary catheter prior to procedure.
Ensure the client is not wearing any metal objects prior to procedure.
Administer an analgesic for pain after the procedure. - ANSWER Ensure the client is not
wearing any metal objects prior to procedure.
A cerebral computed tomography scan with contrast requires the nurse to inform the
client to remove any metal objects such as jewelry, hair accessories, hair clips, or belts
from their body because these items can interfere with the scanning machine.
A nurse is providing education to a client who is scheduled for an electroencephalogram
(EEG) the next day. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"You should wash your hair prior to the procedure."
"You cannot eat or drink for at least 6 hours prior to the procedure."
, "The procedure takes about 15 minutes to complete."
"They will apply small electrodes to your chest during the procedure." - ANSWER "You
should wash your hair prior to the procedure."
An EEG is a procedure that analyzes electrical activity of the brain. Therefore, the nurse
should inform the client to ensure that their hair is washed prior to the procedure which
will remove oils, gels, or sprays and allow for the placement of the scalp electrodes.
When performing a comprehensive pain assessment, it is important to first identify
where the pain is located. The first question the nurse should ask is "where is your
pain?"
The second question the nurse should ask is "what does the pain feel like?"
The third question is "how does the pain change with time?"
The nurse should ask the client to rate the severity of the pain for the fourth question.
A nurse is providing nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief to a client. Identify the
type of nonpharmacologic therapy to the example provided.
A Cognitive behavioral methods
B Movement therapy
C Biologically based therapies
D Physical modalities
1. Imagery
2. Aromatherapy
3. Yoga
4. Ice application - ANSWER A1
B3
C2
D4
These are the different types of nonpharmacologic pain management. Cognitive and
behavioral methods include relaxation breathing, music, distraction, and pet therapy.
Movement therapy includes Yoga and T'ai chi. Biologically based therapies include
herbs, change in diet, and increasing protein. Physical modalities include changes in
position, heat or cold application, TENS unit, and other associated therapies.
100% CORRECT AND UPDATED!
,A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a cerebral angiography. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates understanding?
"I can eat as usual prior to the procedure."
"I will be standing up during the procedure."
"After the procedure, the urinary catheter will be removed."
"I will feel warm after that dye is injected." - ANSWER "I will feel warm after that dye is
injected."
When evaluating outcomes after providing teaching with a client about cerebral
angiography procedure, the nurse should identify the client understands teaching when
the statement is made about feeling warm when the dye is injected. This is an expected
reaction that is experienced after the injection of contrast dye.
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a cerebral computed tomography
scan with contrast. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Hold the client in a left lateral position during the procedure.
Insert indwelling urinary catheter prior to procedure.
Ensure the client is not wearing any metal objects prior to procedure.
Administer an analgesic for pain after the procedure. - ANSWER Ensure the client is not
wearing any metal objects prior to procedure.
A cerebral computed tomography scan with contrast requires the nurse to inform the
client to remove any metal objects such as jewelry, hair accessories, hair clips, or belts
from their body because these items can interfere with the scanning machine.
A nurse is providing education to a client who is scheduled for an electroencephalogram
(EEG) the next day. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
"You should wash your hair prior to the procedure."
"You cannot eat or drink for at least 6 hours prior to the procedure."
, "The procedure takes about 15 minutes to complete."
"They will apply small electrodes to your chest during the procedure." - ANSWER "You
should wash your hair prior to the procedure."
An EEG is a procedure that analyzes electrical activity of the brain. Therefore, the nurse
should inform the client to ensure that their hair is washed prior to the procedure which
will remove oils, gels, or sprays and allow for the placement of the scalp electrodes.
When performing a comprehensive pain assessment, it is important to first identify
where the pain is located. The first question the nurse should ask is "where is your
pain?"
The second question the nurse should ask is "what does the pain feel like?"
The third question is "how does the pain change with time?"
The nurse should ask the client to rate the severity of the pain for the fourth question.
A nurse is providing nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief to a client. Identify the
type of nonpharmacologic therapy to the example provided.
A Cognitive behavioral methods
B Movement therapy
C Biologically based therapies
D Physical modalities
1. Imagery
2. Aromatherapy
3. Yoga
4. Ice application - ANSWER A1
B3
C2
D4
These are the different types of nonpharmacologic pain management. Cognitive and
behavioral methods include relaxation breathing, music, distraction, and pet therapy.
Movement therapy includes Yoga and T'ai chi. Biologically based therapies include
herbs, change in diet, and increasing protein. Physical modalities include changes in
position, heat or cold application, TENS unit, and other associated therapies.
