ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Cohort 4 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who reports a throbbing headache and hypotension after a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions is most likely to facilitate resolution of the headache?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A blood patch seals the puncture site to restore cerebrospinal fluid pressure, directly addressing the cause of post-lumbar puncture headache.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with suspected meningitis is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. What action should the nurse take before the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the patient laterally facilitates lumbar puncture and minimizes complications like post-dural puncture headache.
Question 3 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with new right-sided homonymous hemianopsia after a stroke?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing objects on the left side compensates for the visual deficit, promoting safety and independence.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is in a client's room when the client begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Turning the client's head to the side prevents aspiration by allowing secretions or vomitus to drain, prioritizing airway protection during a seizure.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe headache is a hallmark symptom of meningitis due to meningeal irritation.