ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The client is alert and oriented and reports a loss of consciousness immediately after the accident. Which of the following additional manifestations should the nurse assess the client for?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Pupillary dilation, persistent headache, and difficulty waking are signs of potential neurological issues post-head injury, such as increased intracranial pressure or concussion. Hand tremors and foot drop are less directly related to immediate post-accident neurological assessment.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who presents to the hospital with manifestations of a thoracic injury. Which of the following diagnostic tools would the nurse anticipate the health care provider to order? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: FAST, chest x-ray, thoracentesis, and ultrasound are diagnostic tools to assess thoracic injuries like hemothorax or pneumothorax. Pleural cavity decompression is an intervention, not a diagnostic tool.
Question 3 of 5
A client with COPD has a new prescription for oxygen therapy. What is the priority teaching point?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen is highly flammable; avoiding open flames prevents fire hazards.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client who has Parkinson's disease and is having difficulty swallowing. Which of the following departments should the nurse plan to contact for a consultation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Speech therapy (
B) is appropriate as speech-language pathologists assess and manage dysphagia, improving swallowing safety. Nutritional therapy (
A) addresses diet but not swallowing mechanics. Occupational therapy (
C) focuses on daily activities, not primarily swallowing. Respiratory therapy (
D) manages respiratory conditions, not dysphagia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate have been identified as contributing to the development of multiple sclerosis? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Genetics, environmental factors, and autoimmune factors contribute to multiple sclerosis development. Genetic variations increase risk, environmental factors like vitamin D deficiency or infections trigger it, and autoimmune processes attack myelin. Upper respiratory infections and urinary tract infections do not directly contribute to MS development.