ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse admits a client who has a subarachnoid hemorrhage and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer to decrease ICP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that reduces intracranial pressure by drawing fluid from brain tissue into the bloodstream, effectively reducing cerebral edema.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse admits a client who has a subarachnoid hemorrhage and increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer to decrease ICP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic that reduces intracranial pressure by drawing fluid from brain tissue into the bloodstream, effectively reducing cerebral edema.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the client teaching to explain the cause of RCM?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: B. Restrictive cardiomyopathy is characterized by stiffening (fibrosis) of the ventricular walls, impairing the heart's ability to fill properly during diastole, which restricts blood flow.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has valvular dysfunction. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate? (Select All That Apply)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Heart murmur is caused by turbulent blood flow across dysfunctional heart valves. Palpitations can occur due to altered heart rhythm or cardiac output. Chest pain may result from ischemia caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about health conditions that increase the risk for developing Meniere's disease. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that may affect the inner ear, potentially contributing to Meniere's disease. Bacterial pneumonia, macular degeneration, and osteoporosis are unrelated to Meniere's disease as they affect different systems without direct impact on the inner ear.