ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who was brought in by a neighbor after falling down suddenly while walking. Which of the following assessments are the priority for the nurse to complete?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Muscle strength, facial symmetry, and vision changes are critical to assess for neurological deficits like stroke post-fall.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following obstructive sleep apnea risk factors and behavioral therapies should the nurse discuss with the client?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: CPAP, obesity, positional therapy, and smoking are directly linked to OSA management and risk, unlike sedatives and alcohol, which exacerbate the condition.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has headaches. In determining a diagnosis, which of the following precipitating factors is common in both tension-type headaches and cluster headaches?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stress is a common precipitating factor for both tension-type headaches, through muscle tension, and cluster headaches, though the exact mechanism is less clear.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with pneumonia. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antibiotics are the primary treatment for bacterial pneumonia, targeting the underlying infection.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following is the most common comorbidity of a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD (
A) is the most common comorbidity for SSP due to emphysematous bullae and lung tissue damage. Sarcoidosis (
B), lung cancer (
C), and cystic fibrosis (
D) can cause pneumothorax but are less frequent than COPD.