ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Nursing Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse anticipate? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Paresthesia, dysphagia, spasticity, and vertigo are common symptoms in multiple sclerosis due to nerve damage affecting sensory, swallowing, muscle control, and balance functions.
Question 2 of 5
A 25-year-old female patient presents with fever, chills, and a productive cough. Sputum culture reveals Gram-positive cocci in clusters. Which of the following bacterial organisms is most likely responsible for this infection?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive coccus forming clusters, is a common cause of pneumonia with these symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is educating a patient diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome about non-surgical management options. Which of the following interventions are appropriate to include in the patient's care plan? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,G
Rationale: NSAIDs, ergonomic adjustments, wrist splinting, and corticosteroid injections are effective non-surgical options for managing carpal tunnel syndrome.
Question 4 of 5
A 68-year-old male patient is presenting with urinary incontinence. Which characteristics are commonly associated with overflow incontinence and functional incontinence? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Constant dribbling of urine is characteristic of overflow incontinence, and inability to access the toilet in time is typical of functional incontinence.
Question 5 of 5
A 65-year-old adult patient weighing 80 kg is prescribed a continuous heparin infusion. The order is for 18 units/kg/hour. The pharmacy supplies heparin in a concentration of 25,000 units/500 mL. Determine the total units of heparin the patient should receive per hour.
Correct Answer: 1440 units
Rationale: The patient should receive 1440 units of heparin per hour, calculated as 80 kg × 18 units/kg/hour.