ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse identifies that the environment is important when caring for a client with hypomanic episodes. What should the nurse do when caring for clients with this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing a calm atmosphere by placing the client in a private room reduces overstimulation, which is critical for managing hypomanic episodes. Shared spaces or bright environments may exacerbate symptoms like irritability and impulsivity.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol (Haldol). The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tongue thrusting and lip smacking are hallmark signs of tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of long-term haloperidol use.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others in the day room. The nurse should recognize that the client uses this behavior to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Compulsive behaviors like cleaning in OCD are performed to reduce anxiety by making the environment feel controlled and tolerable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who develops a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxygen therapy is the priority to address hypoxemia in pulmonary embolism, stabilizing respiratory status before other interventions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse identifies that the environment is important when caring for a client with hypomanic episodes. What should the nurse do when caring for clients with this disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Providing a calm atmosphere by placing the client in a private room reduces overstimulation, which is critical for managing hypomanic episodes. Shared spaces or bright environments may exacerbate symptoms like irritability and impulsivity.