ATI Neuro Practice Questions
ATI Neuro Practice Questions
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1. A nurse is caring for a - Talk to the client about one idea at a time
client who has global apha- RATIONALE = The nurse should speak using sentences that contain
sia. Which of the following one clear thought or idea for better communication and under-
actions should the nurse standing.
take?
2. A nurse is caring for a client - Manifestations preceeded by a severe headache
who has had a hemorrhag- RATIONALE = A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding into the
ic stroke following a rup- brain tissues, ventricles, or subarachnoid space. It can be caused by
tured cerebral aneurysm. hypertension, an
Which of the following aneurysm, or an arteriovenous malformation. A sudden, severe
manifestations should the headache is an expected initial manifestation of a hemorrhagic
nurse expect? stroke
3. A nurse is caring for a - Decreased tremors
client who has Parkin- RATIONALE = Clients who have Parkinson's disease often experience
son's disease and is tak- trembling, muscle rigidity, difficulty walking, and problems with
ing diphenhydramine 25 balance and
mg PO TID. Which of the coordination. Antihistamines, like diphenhydramine, have a mild
following therepuetic out- anticholinergic effect and may be helpful in controlling tremors in
comes should the nurse ex- the early stage of the disease
pect to see?
4. A nurse is teaching a client - Difficulty voiding
who is taking benztropine RATIONALE = The nurse should instruct the client to report difficulty
to treat Parkinson's dis- voiding, which may indicate urinary retention, as an adverse effect
ease. The nurse should in- of benztropine.
struct the client to report Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication that helps decrease the
which of the following ad- rigidity and tremors of Parkinson's disease.
verse effects?
5.
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A nurse who is off - Call emergency services
duty finds a woman RATIONALE = The client might have had a stroke, and if she has,
who has collapsed and she needs emergency medical intervention and transport to a stroke
has right-sided weakness center.
and slurred speech. Which
of the following actions
should the nurse take?
6. A nurse is planning care for - Maintain the client on absolute bed rest
a client who has a cerebral RATIONALE = The nurse should place the client on absolute bed
aneurysm. Which of the fol- rest in a quiet environment. Activity can elevate blood pressure and
lowing actions should the increase the risk for bleeding
nurse plan to take?
7. A nurse caring for a client - Remind the client to look at the left side of the tray
who had a right-sided RATIONALE =The nurse's action to remind the client to look for food
stroke and is exhibiting on the left side of the tray will train the client to scan the tray by
homonymous hemianop- moving his head and
sia when eating. Which eyes, which will help to resolve the problem of homonymous hemi-
of the following actions anopsia
should the nurse
take?
8. A nurse is caring for a An MRI scan is very noisy, and you will be allowed to wear earplugs
client who is scheduled to while in the scanner."
have a MRI scan. The client RATIONALE = The nurse should instruct the client that many clients
askes the nurse what to report being disconcerted by the loud thumping and humming
expect during the proce- noises produced by the
dure. Which of the follow- scanner, and for that reason, earplugs are offered to reduce the
ing statements discomfort.
should the nurse make?
9.
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ATI Neuro Practice Questions
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d6van9
1. A nurse is caring for a - Talk to the client about one idea at a time
client who has global apha- RATIONALE = The nurse should speak using sentences that contain
sia. Which of the following one clear thought or idea for better communication and under-
actions should the nurse standing.
take?
2. A nurse is caring for a client - Manifestations preceeded by a severe headache
who has had a hemorrhag- RATIONALE = A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding into the
ic stroke following a rup- brain tissues, ventricles, or subarachnoid space. It can be caused by
tured cerebral aneurysm. hypertension, an
Which of the following aneurysm, or an arteriovenous malformation. A sudden, severe
manifestations should the headache is an expected initial manifestation of a hemorrhagic
nurse expect? stroke
3. A nurse is caring for a - Decreased tremors
client who has Parkin- RATIONALE = Clients who have Parkinson's disease often experience
son's disease and is tak- trembling, muscle rigidity, difficulty walking, and problems with
ing diphenhydramine 25 balance and
mg PO TID. Which of the coordination. Antihistamines, like diphenhydramine, have a mild
following therepuetic out- anticholinergic effect and may be helpful in controlling tremors in
comes should the nurse ex- the early stage of the disease
pect to see?
4. A nurse is teaching a client - Difficulty voiding
who is taking benztropine RATIONALE = The nurse should instruct the client to report difficulty
to treat Parkinson's dis- voiding, which may indicate urinary retention, as an adverse effect
ease. The nurse should in- of benztropine.
struct the client to report Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication that helps decrease the
which of the following ad- rigidity and tremors of Parkinson's disease.
verse effects?
5.
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ATI Neuro Practice Questions
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A nurse who is off - Call emergency services
duty finds a woman RATIONALE = The client might have had a stroke, and if she has,
who has collapsed and she needs emergency medical intervention and transport to a stroke
has right-sided weakness center.
and slurred speech. Which
of the following actions
should the nurse take?
6. A nurse is planning care for - Maintain the client on absolute bed rest
a client who has a cerebral RATIONALE = The nurse should place the client on absolute bed
aneurysm. Which of the fol- rest in a quiet environment. Activity can elevate blood pressure and
lowing actions should the increase the risk for bleeding
nurse plan to take?
7. A nurse caring for a client - Remind the client to look at the left side of the tray
who had a right-sided RATIONALE =The nurse's action to remind the client to look for food
stroke and is exhibiting on the left side of the tray will train the client to scan the tray by
homonymous hemianop- moving his head and
sia when eating. Which eyes, which will help to resolve the problem of homonymous hemi-
of the following actions anopsia
should the nurse
take?
8. A nurse is caring for a An MRI scan is very noisy, and you will be allowed to wear earplugs
client who is scheduled to while in the scanner."
have a MRI scan. The client RATIONALE = The nurse should instruct the client that many clients
askes the nurse what to report being disconcerted by the loud thumping and humming
expect during the proce- noises produced by the
dure. Which of the follow- scanner, and for that reason, earplugs are offered to reduce the
ing statements discomfort.
should the nurse make?
9.
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