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 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 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury and has absent bowel sounds in the lower abdominal quadrants. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inserting a nasogastric tube is appropriate to decompress the stomach and intestines, addressing potential neurogenic bowel dysfunction and reducing risks like aspiration.
Question 3 of 5
In which of the following types of pneumonia does consolidation involve the entire lobe of the lung?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lobar pneumonia involves consolidation of an entire lung lobe, typically due to a single pathogen like Streptococcus pneumoniae. Bronchopneumonia causes patchy consolidation, empyema is pus in the pleural cavity, and severe pneumonia is a general term.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following obstructive sleep apnea risk factors and behavioral therapies should the nurse discuss with the client?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: CPAP, obesity, positional therapy, and smoking are directly linked to OSA management and risk, unlike sedatives and alcohol, which exacerbate the condition.
Question 5 of 5
A client is receiving chemotherapy. Which lab value should the nurse monitor closely?
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Chemotherapy often causes leukopenia and thrombocytopenia, increasing infection and bleeding risks.