ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of stroke has dysphagia. Which intervention is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Thickened liquids reduce aspiration risk in clients with dysphagia.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following obstructive sleep apnea risk factors and behavioral therapies should the nurse discuss with the client?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: CPAP, obesity, positional therapy, and smoking are directly linked to OSA management and risk, unlike sedatives and alcohol, which exacerbate the condition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who was brought in by a neighbor after falling down suddenly while walking. Which of the following assessments are the priority for the nurse to complete? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Muscle strength is a priority to identify neurological deficits or weakness indicative of conditions like stroke. Facial symmetry is crucial to detect facial droop, a sign of stroke or Bell's palsy. Vision changes are important to assess for visual disturbances that may indicate neurological issues like stroke or TIA.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients in a medical unit. Which of the following clients is at the highest risk for developing osmotic cerebral edema?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rapid lowering of plasma glucose creates an osmotic gradient, causing brain cells to pull water from plasma, leading to cerebral edema.
Question 5 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 causes nerve damage leading to peripheral neuropathy. The other options do not accurately describe the primary mechanism of diabetic neuropathy.