ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with pancreatitis reports severe pain. Which position may provide relief?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Side-lying with knees flexed reduces tension on the pancreas, easing pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is receiving methylprednisolone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid, can cause delayed wound healing due to its immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effects, which impair tissue repair processes.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic respiratory acidosis due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect with this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Delirium can occur in severe chronic respiratory acidosis due to elevated CO2 levels affecting brain function. Osteoporosis may develop over time but is not a direct finding. Polyuria is not typical, and anxiety/depression are related to COPD but not directly to respiratory acidosis.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a new tracheostomy requires suctioning. What is the priority action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sterile technique prevents infection in the tracheostomy site.
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.