ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and is constantly picking up after others in the day room. The nurse should recognize that the client uses this behavior to do which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Compulsive behaviors like cleaning in OCD are performed to reduce anxiety by making the environment feel controlled and tolerable.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benzodiazepines are the first-line treatment for alcohol withdrawal to reduce seizure risk and manage symptoms like delirium tremens.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following values should give the nurse the best indication of the client's renal function?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Serum creatinine is the most direct indicator of renal function, critical in SLE due to the risk of lupus nephritis.
Question 4 of 5
A patient has been taking oral prednisone for a few weeks after having a severe reaction to poison sumac. What would be an educational point the nurse would want to tell the patient regarding the sudden cessation of the drug?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden cessation of prednisone can cause adrenal insufficiency due to suppressed cortisol production, requiring a gradual taper.
Question 5 of 5
A client has undergone surgery for the creation of burr holes after sustaining head trauma from a fall and is at risk for developing an infection. An early critical manifestation of meningeal irritation for which the nurse assesses the client is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Brudzinski's sign, where neck flexion causes involuntary hip and knee flexion, is an early indicator of meningeal irritation post-head trauma.