ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring crees for a client who has a transection of the spinal cord at the level of cervical 7. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A complete spinal cord transection at C7 results in total loss of sensory and motor function below the injury level, making no sensation or movement the expected finding. Partial movement or sensation would indicate an incomplete injury, which is not consistent with a transection.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client in the emergency department who sustained a head injury due to a fall. Which of the following are common reasons for head injuries in older adults?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E
Rationale: Decreased visual acuity, polypharmacy, weakness, and chronic hypertension contribute to falls in older adults by impairing vision, causing medication side effects, reducing strength, or causing dizziness.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements are true regarding physiological changes of the respiratory system in the aging adult client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physiological changes (
D) like reduced lung elasticity and muscle strength mimic airway obstruction. Dyspnea (
A) is common in conditions like COPD or heart failure. Aging often increases medication sensitivity (
B) due to altered metabolism. Adverse reactions (
C) are higher in older adults due to polypharmacy and sensitivity.
Question 4 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 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a terminal illness. Which action supports emotional needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Open communication allows the client to express fears and concerns, supporting emotional well-being.