ATI nur 211 advanced concept of nursing proctored exam Practice Questions

What is the initial treatment for Guillain-Barré syndrome?

A nurse is teaching a client who has been taking prednisone to treat asthma and has a new prescription to discontinue the medication. The nurse should explain to the client to reduce the dose gradually to prevent which of the following adverse effects?

A nurse is providing care to a client who presents with manifestations consistent with bacterial meningitis. After evaluating the client and completing a head CT scan, the provider delays performing a lumbar puncture and orders a corticosteroid combined with antibiotics. The nurse knows that the lumbar puncture has most likely been delayed for what reason?

A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Which of the following is an example of health promotion for meningitis?

What is the most common bacterial infection that causes Gillian Barre?

A nurse is providing care for an older adult client who has diabetes insipidus (DI). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following neurologic effects?

The physician has ordered your client to receive Heparin at 15 u/kg/hr. Heparin is available as 25,000 units in 500 ml. Your client weighs 166 pounds. Calculate how many ml/hr to set the IV pump. Round answer to nearest tenth.

A nurse is assessing a client who is admitted for elective surgery and has a history of Addison's disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?