ATI RN
ATI Maternal Newborn Exam 3 Fall 2023 Questions
Extract:
A client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden severe headache is a manifestation of a hemorrhagic stroke, caused by bleeding and pressure on nerve endings due to the ruptured aneurysm.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
The facility education nurse is providing a group of new nurses education regarding weaponized biological threats. When discussing anthrax, which of the following should be included as portals of entry? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: The integumentary system (
A), central nervous system (
C), and respiratory system (E) are portals of entry for anthrax via skin cuts, brain invasion causing meningitis, and inhalation, respectively. Endocrine (
B) and renal (
D) systems are not primary entry points.
Extract:
A client who requires seizure precautions.
Question 3 of 5
In caring for a client who requires seizure precautions, the practical nurse (PN) should ensure the ready availability of equipment to perform which procedure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
To prevent or treat aspiration, a potential complication of seizures, the practical nurse (PN) should ensure the ready availability of equipment to perform suctioning of the trachea. This involves inserting a catheter into the trachea to remove secretions or debris from the airway.
Extract:
A client who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse provides education to a client who is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Which client statements indicate the need for additional teaching? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: I should not exercise...' (
B) is false as exercise benefits MS without triggering exacerbations. 'I should alternate the eye patch...' (
C) is incorrect as patching isn’t effective for MS-related double vision and needs medical oversight. Other statements are accurate.
Extract:
A client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a hemorrhagic stroke following a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden severe headache is a manifestation of a hemorrhagic stroke, caused by bleeding and pressure on nerve endings due to the ruptured aneurysm.