ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Nausea, diaphoresis, and tachycardia are common manifestations of MI due to autonomic and sympathetic nervous system activation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to find? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Nausea, diaphoresis, and tachycardia are common manifestations of MI due to autonomic and sympathetic nervous system activation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is difficult to arouse and very sleepy for several hours following a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following descriptions should the nurse use when documenting this finding in the medical record?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The postictal phase involves drowsiness or sleepiness following a seizure.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following is the priority finding for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thick, red-colored urine suggests possible bleeding, a serious complication post-TURP that requires immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching on actions that improve gas exchange to a client diagnosed with emphysema. Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing maintains positive airway pressure, improving gas exchange in emphysema.