ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Cohort 4 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client 4 hours following evacuation of a subdural hematoma. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory status is the priority post-surgery due to risks of compromised airway or ventilation from altered consciousness or complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client on the floor having a seizure. Which of the following medication would the nurse anticipate to administer?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IV lorazepam is the first-line treatment for acute seizure termination, acting quickly to suppress seizure activity.
Question 3 of 5
Which prescribed intervention should the emergency department nurse implement first for a patient who is experiencing continuous tonic-clonic seizures?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering lorazepam IV is the first-line treatment to terminate continuous seizures, prioritizing seizure cessation to prevent complications.
Question 4 of 5
A patient is being evaluated for a possible spinal cord tumor. Which finding should the nurse recognize as requiring the most immediate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New-onset leg weakness suggests spinal cord compression, requiring urgent intervention to prevent permanent neurological damage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe headache is a hallmark symptom of meningitis due to meningeal irritation.