ATI RN
ATI EW N300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client experiencing motor loss as the result of a left-sided stroke. Which clinical manifestations would the nurse document?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hemiparesis on the right side and ataxia are common due to left-sided stroke affecting the contralateral motor cortex and coordination.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client with a diagnosis of detached retina. Which of the following is associated with this eye disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A curtain-like loss of vision arises from retinal detachment, disrupting visual fields as the retina separates from its vascular supply and neural connections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had repeated instances of cystitis. When considering possible ascending progression of the infection, the client should be taught to monitor for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flank pain and fever indicate pyelonephritis, signaling ascending infection from the bladder to the kidneys, requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a spinal cord injury at the level of C-6. The patient displays the following symptoms: loss of motor function on the ipsilateral side of the injury, and loss of temperature and pain sensation on the contralateral side. What type of incomplete injury did this patient most likely suffer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Brown-Sequard injury results in ipsilateral motor function loss and contralateral pain/temperature loss due to hemisection of the spinal cord.
Question 5 of 5
To decrease intraocular pressure following cataract surgery, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Coughing increases intraocular pressure due to abrupt pressure changes, which can cause complications after cataract surgery.