ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has been diagnosed with heart failure. One of the main overall objectives of the management of heart failure is which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reducing the heart's workload improves efficiency and reduces symptoms in heart failure management.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Which of the following client statements indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fibromyalgia does not cause joint inflammation, unlike arthritis, indicating a need for further teaching about its non-inflammatory nature.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a leaking cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP)? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Pupillary changes, disorientation, headache, and slurred speech are all signs of increased ICP due to brain compression or impaired function. Neck pain may indicate meningeal irritation but is less specific.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Left-sided heart failure causes pulmonary congestion, leading to a hacking cough, unlike right-sided failure symptoms.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has fibromyalgia about self-care strategies for managing the disorder. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Regular sleep patterns improve fibromyalgia symptoms by reducing pain and fatigue, a key self-care strategy.