ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube. What indicates the tube is functioning properly?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluctuation in the water seal chamber indicates the tube is patent and functioning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client with asthma about inhaler use. Which step is correct?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Inhaling quickly and deeply ensures medication reaches the lungs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected appendicitis. Which finding supports this diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pain at McBurney's point is a hallmark sign of appendicitis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for six clients. Which of the following clients are at risk for developing peripheral neuropathy (PN)? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D,F
Rationale: Diabetes (DK
A), SLE, and chronic alcohol use (cirrhosis) are directly associated with peripheral neuropathy due to nerve damage from prolonged hyperglycemia, autoimmune processes, or alcohol toxicity. Sleep apnea, hypertension, and untreated TB are not primary causes, though related conditions or treatments may pose risks.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has spinal stenosis. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for spinal stenosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laminectomy, while a treatment for spinal stenosis, is incorrectly listed as a risk factor in the document. However, degenerative spinal changes, often linked to aging or prior spinal surgeries, are true risk factors. COPD, hysterectomy, and hyperthyroidism are not directly associated with spinal stenosis.