ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving chemotherapy. Which lab value should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes leukopenia and thrombocytopenia, increasing infection and bleeding risks.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a transection of the spinal cord at the level of cervical 7. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A complete transection at C7 results in total loss of sensory and motor function below the injury due to severed neural pathways.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a spinal cord injury about prevention of atelectasis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Deep coughing clears mucus and promotes lung expansion, reducing atelectasis risk. Panting breaths, chest muscle exercises, and excessive rest are less effective or may increase atelectasis risk due to reduced lung activity.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a fractured femur is in traction. What is the priority assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Skin breakdown is a risk in traction due to prolonged immobility.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing an educational session to colleagues on the unit regarding COPD. Which of the following options would the nurse provide regarding associated risks of COPD?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Increased pneumonia risk (
D) is due to impaired mucociliary clearance and lung function in COPD. Weight loss (
A), poor nutrition (
B), and muscle dysfunction (
C) are associated with COPD but are not the primary risks highlighted here.