ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 9 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with a sty of the eye asks what can be done for treatment. Which of the following options will the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reason: An antifungal cream is not indicated for a sty, which is an infection of the eyelash follicle or sebaceous gland caused by bacteria. Reason: This is the correct answer because warm compresses can help relieve pain and inflammation, and promote drainage of the sty. Reason: Ice and cold compresses are not recommended for a sty, as they can constrict blood vessels and delay healing. Reason: There is no need to test the other eye for vision loss, as a sty does not affect vision unless it is very large or obstructs the pupil.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a T-4 spinal cord injury. Which of the following client findings should the nurse identify as an indication the client is at risk for experiencing autonomic dysreflexia?
Correct Answer: E
Rationale: All listed findings are associated with autonomic dysreflexia, a life-threatening condition triggered by stimuli like a distended bladder or nasal congestion, causing symptoms like headache and hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a class about physiological changes to hearing in older adult clients. Which of the following should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Presbycusis, a common age-related hearing loss, results in a decreased ability to hear high-frequency sounds.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a score of 6 on the Glasgow Coma Scale. The nurse should expect which of the following outcomes based on this score?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The client needs total nursing care is the expected outcome for a client who has a score of 6 on the Glasgow Coma Scale, which is a tool that measures the level of consciousness based on eye opening, verbal response, and motor response. A score of 6 indicates severe brain injury and coma, meaning that the client is unresponsive and dependent on others for all activities of daily living. Indicates stable neurologic status is not the expected outcome for a client who has a score of 6 on the Glasgow Coma Scale, which indicates severe brain injury and coma. A stable neurologic status means that there are no changes in the level of consciousness, vital signs, or neurological signs. The client has a decline in level of consciousness but is able to protect his airway is not the expected outcome for a client who has a score of 6 on the Glasgow Coma Scale, which indicates severe brain injury and coma. A decline in level of consciousness means that the client is less alert and responsive than normal, but still able to respond to stimuli and maintain airway patency. The client is alert and oriented is not the expected outcome for a client who has a score of 6 on the Glasgow Coma Scale, which indicates severe brain injury and coma. Alert and oriented means that the client is fully awake and aware of person, place, time, and situation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has ulcerative colitis and is teaching the client about the common link with Crohn's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are inflammatory bowel diseases causing chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.