ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring 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 transection at C7 results in total loss of sensory and motor function below the injury due to severed neural pathways.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are characteristics of nonallergic asthma? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,E,F
Rationale:
Choice A: No hypersensitivity to allergens is correct because nonallergic asthma is not triggered by allergen exposure, unlike allergic asthma.
Choice D: Asthma flare-ups with NSAID administration is correct as NSAIDs like aspirin can trigger symptoms in some with nonallergic asthma.
Choice E: Persistence of manifestations is correct since nonallergic asthma symptoms are often persistent without a seasonal pattern.
Choice F: Positive response to corticosteroids is correct as corticosteroids are effective in managing nonallergic asthma.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A client with COPD has a new prescription for oxygen therapy. What is the priority teaching point?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxygen is highly flammable; avoiding open flames prevents fire hazards.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who was brought in by a neighbor after falling down suddenly while walking. Which of the following assessments are the priority for the nurse to complete?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Muscle strength, facial symmetry, and vision changes are critical to assess for neurological deficits like stroke post-fall.