ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has tension pneumothorax. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect following tracheal deviation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tension pneumothorax causes decreased cardiac output due to compression of the heart and great vessels, reducing venous return and impairing cardiac function. Respiratory alkalosis may occur initially but is not directly tied to tracheal deviation, venous return decreases, and ventricular dilatation is not typical.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected dehydration. Which finding confirms this?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Dry mucous membranes and hypotension are signs of dehydration.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has epilepsy. Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse's teaching?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: These instructions minimize risks of injury during seizures, such as falls, drowning, accidents, or aspiration, and ensure proper positioning for safety and recovery.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following are the most common manifestations of COPD? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Chronic cough results from airway irritation. Sputum production is due to increased mucus. Dyspnea worsens with COPD progression. Wheezing occurs from narrowed airways. Chest tightness, while possible, is more associated with asthma.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports continuing problems related to migraines. The nurse is assessing the psychosocial impact of migraines on the client. Which of the following questions should the nurse include in the assessment? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E
Rationale:
Choice A: Depression is a common comorbidity with migraines, making this question relevant.
Choice B: Sensitivity to light is a physical symptom, not psychosocial.
Choice C: Migraines typically decrease sexual drive, not increase it.
Choice D: Panic-type feelings can be triggered by migraines, assessing anxiety.
Choice E: Fatigue is a common psychosocial impact of migraines.