ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has uncontrolled diabetes mellitus visits a clinic. Client reports numbness and tingling in the feet which keeps them up at night. The nurse explains this condition as a nerve disorder called peripheral neuropathy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of what causes this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated blood sugar in uncontrolled diabetes damages nerves, causing peripheral neuropathy symptoms like numbness and tingling.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client admitted with pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Which of the following types of pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common bacterial pathogen that causes typical pneumonia, also known as community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Typical pneumonia is characterized by an acute onset of symptoms such as fever, productive cough with purulent sputum, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury at the first thoracic level. Which of the following should the nurse recognize can trigger autonomic dysreflexia?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Stimuli below the injury, like sexual activity, tight clothing, surgery, or UTIs, can trigger autonomic dysreflexia by activating sympathetic responses.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The client states, 'I have no idea why I got this.' Which of the following is the most important question the nurse should ask this client while performing the assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Family history is a significant risk factor for Parkinson's disease due to potential genetic predisposition, making it the most relevant question to assess the client's risk factors.
Question 5 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.