ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is in a client's room when the client begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Turning the client's head to the side helps prevent aspiration and ensures a clear airway during the seizure.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse who is off duty finds a woman who has collapsed and has right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Calling emergency services is the correct action to ensure the woman receives timely medical care for stroke symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching the partner of a client who had a stroke about dysphagia. Which of the following statements by the client's partner should indicate to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tilting the head forward when swallowing helps to close the airway and reduce the risk of aspiration, indicating effective teaching.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has impaired renal function. For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Urine output of 175 mL in the past 8 hours is significantly low and indicates potential acute kidney injury or worsening renal function, requiring immediate notification to the provider.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has the following arterial blood gas results: HCO, 18 mEq, PaCO2 28 mm Hg and pH 7.30. The nurse recognizes the client is experiencing which of the following acid base imbalances?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Metabolic acidosis is indicated by a low HCO3 (18 mEq/L) and a low pH (7.30). The low PaCO2 is a compensatory response.