ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client suspected of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Question 1 of 5
A family member arrives with a client indicating that they are concerned that the client is developing Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following items described by the family member are signs of Alzheimer's Disease? Select All that Apply
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Forgetting names, neglecting bills, delusional job talk, repetitive reading, and misplacing items are all signs of Alzheimer's-related memory and executive function deficits.
Extract:
A patient with dementia who experienced sundowning late in the afternoon for two days.
Question 2 of 5
The day shift nurse at the long-term care facility learns that a patient with dementia experienced sundowning late in the afternoon on the previous two days. Which is the best action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Keeping blinds open regulates circadian rhythm, reducing sundowning severity. Naps may disrupt sleep, hourly orientation may overwhelm, and moving to a quiet room doesn't address the underlying issue.
Extract:
A client with severe Alzheimer's admitted to a long-term care facility.
Question 3 of 5
A client diagnosed with severe Alzheimer's has been admitted to a long term care facility. Which of the following are appropriate activities for the nurse to include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Simple puzzles stimulate cognition appropriately for severe Alzheimer's. Board games are too complex, ribbons/mobiles are demeaning, and drawing may not suit all clients.
Extract:
A client with upper motor neuron deficit related to a spinal cord injury.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following manifestations can the nurse expect in a client with upper motor neuron deficit related to a spinal cord injury?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spasticity and involuntary voiding are common in upper motor neuron deficits due to loss of inhibitory control over reflexes. Leakage and anuria are not typical, and flaccid bladder is associated with lower motor neuron deficits.
Extract:
A client with Alzheimer's disease.
Question 5 of 5
A home health nurse is reinforcing coping strategies with the family caregiver of a client who has Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Understanding disease changes, stress reduction, community resources, and social support help caregivers cope. Medication instruction is less relevant to coping strategies.