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 is a priority to identify neurological deficits or weakness indicative of conditions like stroke. Facial symmetry is crucial to detect facial droop, a sign of stroke or Bell's palsy. Vision changes are important to assess for visual disturbances that may indicate neurological issues like stroke or TIA.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who presents to the hospital with manifestations of a thoracic injury. Which of the following diagnostic tools would the nurse anticipate the health care provider to order? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: FAST, chest x-ray, thoracentesis, and ultrasound are diagnostic tools to assess thoracic injuries like hemothorax or pneumothorax. Pleural cavity decompression is an intervention, not a diagnostic tool.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of student nurses about populations at higher risk for multiple sclerosis. Which of the following demographics should be included in the teaching?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: African Americans, White Americans, and Hispanics have varying MS prevalence, with White Americans at highest risk.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of alcohol abuse is at risk for which condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wernicke's encephalopathy is caused by thiamine deficiency, common in chronic alcohol abuse.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a spinal cord injury with heterotopic ossifications. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heterotopic ossifications involve abnormal bone formation in soft tissues around joints, leading to pain, swelling, and decreased range of motion, which are symptoms of arthralgia.