ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with glaucoma is prescribed eye drops. What is the priority teaching point?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Applying pressure to the inner canthus prevents systemic absorption of the medication.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client admitted with meningitis. The student nurse asks, 'I know that the client has a lot of edemas in the brain, but what causes it?' Which of the following responses from the nurse best answers the student's question?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cerebral edema in meningitis is caused by pathogen by-products, like bacterial endotoxins, which trigger inflammation, disrupt the blood-brain barrier, and cause fluid leakage into brain tissue. Osmotic edema, whole-body inflammation, and abnormal CSF flow are not the primary mechanisms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. What indicates the tube is functioning properly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluctuation in the water seal chamber indicates the tube is patent and functioning.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a seizure disorder. Which medication is commonly prescribed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant used to manage seizures.