ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a seizure disorder. Which medication is commonly prescribed?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin is an anticonvulsant used to manage seizures.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client admitted with pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Which of the following types of pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common bacterial pathogen that causes typical pneumonia, also known as community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Typical pneumonia is characterized by an acute onset of symptoms such as fever, productive cough with purulent sputum, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a middle-aged client who was admitted following a stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a modifiable risk factor for stroke?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension is a modifiable risk factor for stroke, manageable through lifestyle and medication. Age, sickle cell disease, and family history of cardiovascular disease are non-modifiable risk factors.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about factors that can worsen their manifestations. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sunbathing can exacerbate MS symptoms due to Uhthoff's phenomenon, where increased body temperature impairs nerve conduction, worsening symptoms like fatigue and weakness. Flying, office work, and high altitude travel are less directly associated with symptom exacerbation, though related factors like stress or hypoxia may have indirect effects.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a spinal cord injury and spasm-induced incontinence. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate a prescription for?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxybutynin (
D) is an anticholinergic that reduces bladder spasms and incontinence. Dulaglutide (
A) treats diabetes, Montelukast (
B) manages asthma, and Glatiramer (
C) is for multiple sclerosis, none of which address neurogenic bladder.