ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with asthma. Which of the following statements are true regarding physiological changes of the respiratory system in the aging adult client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Age-related respiratory changes, like reduced elasticity, can mimic airway obstruction symptoms.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following are manifestations of obstructive sleep apnea? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Manifestations of obstructive sleep apnea include many apnea episodes per night, loud snorts after breathing cessation, breathing cessation lasting 10 seconds or longer, daytime sleepiness, and frequent loud snoring. Easily getting back to sleep is not typical, as OSA causes fragmented sleep due to frequent awakenings.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury. Which complication is a priority to monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autonomic dysreflexia is a life-threatening complication of spinal cord injuries above T6.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected pulmonary edema. Which finding is expected?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Crackles indicate fluid in the alveoli, characteristic of pulmonary edema.
Question 5 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.