ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse anticipate with this client? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Memory issues (
B) are common due to cognitive involvement in MS. Lhermitte's sign (
C), an electric-shock sensation with neck movement, is a classic MS symptom. Central vision loss (E) occurs due to optic neuritis. Photosensitivity (
A) is not typical, and seizures (
D) are less common.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has multiple sclerosis. The client reports that, since the onset of the disease, there are times when their symptoms are active and then followed by a period with no symptoms. Which of the following types of multiple sclerosis does this pattern indicate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Relapsing-remitting MS (
B) involves relapses with symptoms followed by remissions, matching the client's pattern. Primary progressive (
A) shows steady worsening, clinically isolating syndrome (
C) is a single episode, and secondary progressive (
D) follows RRMS with gradual decline.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about preventing osteoporosis. Which recommendation is best?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcium and vitamin D strengthen bones, reducing osteoporosis risk.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a peptic ulcer is prescribed omeprazole. What is the purpose?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, reduces gastric acid to promote ulcer healing.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a client having a higher risk of experiencing status asthmaticus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Previous intubation due to status asthmaticus episode indicates a history of severe asthma exacerbation, making it a significant risk factor for recurrence of status asthmaticus, which is a life-threatening condition unresponsive to standard treatments.