ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client admitted with pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Which of the following types of pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common bacterial pathogen that causes typical pneumonia, also known as community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Typical pneumonia is characterized by an acute onset of symptoms such as fever, productive cough with purulent sputum, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is being evaluated for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as manifestations of this condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Memory loss (
A), clumsiness (
B), seizures (
D), and vision difficulty (E) are PML symptoms due to JC virus-related brain damage. Tardive dyskinesia (
C) is a movement disorder unrelated to PML.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain at McBurney's point is a hallmark sign of appendicitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the intensive care unit who was admitted with severe head trauma and cerebral edema. The client opens their eyes spontaneously, is oriented, and obeys commands. Which of the following findings indicate the client is experiencing a decline in their condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: Eyes opening to painful stimuli, confusion, mumbling inappropriate words, and failure to open eyes to name indicate decreased consciousness and worsening neurological status. Responding to name and stating the day of the week suggest intact consciousness and orientation.
Question 5 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.