ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is receiving heparin therapy. Which lab value should the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Heparin affects aPTT and can cause thrombocytopenia, requiring monitoring of both.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a student about cerebral edema. The student nurse asks, 'What type of cerebral edema is associated with a client who has a stroke?'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vasogenic cerebral edema, caused by blood-brain barrier disruption, is commonly associated with ischemic stroke, allowing fluid leakage into brain tissue. Osmotic, cellular, and interstitial edema are linked to other conditions like hyponatremia, ischemia, or hydrocephalus.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a client having a higher risk of experiencing status asthmaticus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Previous intubation due to status asthmaticus episode indicates a history of severe asthma exacerbation, making it a significant risk factor for recurrence of status asthmaticus, which is a life-threatening condition unresponsive to standard treatments.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has degenerative disc disease. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse understand might develop with this condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Paresthesia, foot drop, and intermittent pain are associated with degenerative disc disease due to nerve compression or irritation. Hyponatremia is unrelated to DDD, and hyperreflexia is not typically a hallmark of this condition, though it may occur in other neurological disorders.
Question 5 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.