ATI RN · Questions to Ask About the Neurological System
Question 1 of 31
Which of the following actions should the nurse perform to monitor for electrolyte imbalances and dehydration in a client with neurologic deficit?
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Question 2 of 31
When preparing a patient for discharge following fixation of a mandibular fracture, the nurse determines that teaching has been successful when the patient says what?
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Question 3 of 31
Mr. Smith is soon to be discharged. This morning he is complaining of soreness and stiffness and wants to be fed his breakfast. The best initial nursing action at this time is to
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Question 4 of 31
A patient is admitted to a unit diagnosed with advanced ALS. Which is the priority intervention?
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Question 5 of 31
During the acute phase of a stroke, the nurse assesses the patient's vital signs and neurologic status every 4 hours. What is a cardiovascular sign that the nurse would see as the body attempts to increase cerebral blood flow?
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Question 6 of 31
Mrs. Jones, who has had multiple sclerosis for 10 years, has urinary incontinence, difficulty swallowing, contractures, and spastic ataxic gait. The nurse's assessment is that Mrs. Jones
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Question 7 of 31
How do generalized seizures differ from focal seizures?
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Question 8 of 31
Following a closed reduction, a plaster-of-paris cast was applied to the left arm from the axilla to the wrist. To facilitate drying of the cast it would be most helpful to obtain Bob's cooperation in
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Question 9 of 31
The patient is admitted to the emergency department having difficulty with respiratory, vasomotor, and cardiac function. Which portion of the brain is affected to cause these manifestations?
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Question 10 of 31
In which clients will an MRI scan be contraindicated?
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Question 11 of 31
To reduce the risk for falls in the patient with Parkinson's disease, what should the nurse teach the patient to do?
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Question 12 of 31
Which vital sign should the nursing assistant report immediately for a patient with osteomyelitis?
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Question 13 of 31
After teaching a patient with RA about the prescribed therapeutic regimen, the nurse determines that further instruction is needed when the patient says what?
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Question 15 of 31
An older patient is describing increased rigidity in the shoulders, back, and hips. The loss of elasticity in what tissue contributes to this?
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Question 16 of 31
To prevent Mr. Smith from developing increased intracranial pressure, which nursing measure is INAPPROPRIATE?
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Question 17 of 31
To assess for neurologic status in a patient with a fractured humerus, what should the nurse ask the patient to do?
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Question 18 of 31
A client recovering from a fractured knee wants to know if there are any non-dairy sources of calcium that are absorbed well by the body. Which one of the following food items should the nurse suggest to enable the client to meet his daily calcium intake requirement?
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Question 19 of 31
A patient with osteomyelitis has a nursing diagnosis of risk for injury. What is an appropriate nursing intervention for this patient?
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Question 20 of 31
During assessment of the patient with scleroderma, what should the nurse expect to find?
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Question 21 of 31
NMDA receptor antagonist is frequently used for a patient with AD who is experiencing decreased memory and cognition?
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Question 22 of 31
Teaching patients about proper use of bisphosphonate medications for treatment of osteoporosis should include taking medication
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Question 23 of 31
While working in the ICU, you are assigned to care for a patient with a seizure disorder. Which of these nursing actions will you implement first if the patient has a seizure?
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Question 24 of 31
Which of the following symptoms should the nurse specifically monitor while assessing a client with a femoral neck fracture?
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Question 25 of 31
When obtaining a nursing history, which of the following represents a major complaint of a patient with osteoarthritis?
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Question 26 of 31
When assessing the patient the nurse notices that the patient has footdrop and the foot slaps down on the floor as the patient walks. How does the nurse document this gait?
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Question 27 of 31
A patient is started on alendronate (Fosamax) once weekly for the treatment of osteoporosis. The nurse determines that further instruction about the drug is needed when what is said by the patient?
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Question 28 of 31
Which patient should you, as charge nurse, assign to a new graduate RN who is orienting to the neurologic unit?
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Question 29 of 31
What is one indication for early surgical therapy of the patient with a spinal cord injury?
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Question 30 of 31
During the rehabilitation period, an assessment that may indicate development of septic shock is
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