ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a terminal illness. Which action supports emotional needs?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Open communication allows the client to express fears and concerns, supporting emotional well-being.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is being evaluated for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as manifestations of this condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Memory loss (
A), clumsiness (
B), seizures (
D), and vision difficulty (E) are PML symptoms due to JC virus-related brain damage. Tardive dyskinesia (
C) is a movement disorder unrelated to PML.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with asthma. Which of the following happens physiologically when bronchospasm occurs?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Bronchospasm in asthma involves inflammation, edema, and excess mucus, leading to airway narrowing and obstruction. Decreased mucus production, reduced inflammation, or thinning mucus do not contribute to bronchospasm.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a student about cerebral edema. The student nurse asks, 'What type of cerebral edema is associated with a client who has a stroke?'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vasogenic cerebral edema, caused by blood-brain barrier disruption, is commonly associated with ischemic stroke, allowing fluid leakage into brain tissue. Osmotic, cellular, and interstitial edema are linked to other conditions like hyponatremia, ischemia, or hydrocephalus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a central venous catheter. What is a key intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Flushing with heparin prevents clot formation in the catheter.