ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is meeting with the caregivers of a client who has Alzheimer's disease who is at risk for wandering. Which of the following are manifestations that put the client at risk for wandering that the nurse should educate their caregivers about?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Confusion, agitation, and distraction increase wandering risk in Alzheimer's patients by causing disorientation, restlessness, and impaired attention to surroundings, leading to aimless roaming.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who is TUTOR: newly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and their family about newly prescribed medications for Alzheimer's disease. Which statement by the client indicates the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alzheimer's medications, such as cholinesterase inhibitors and memantine, aim to slow cognitive decline and manage symptoms, not cure the disease, restore lost memories, or increase energy levels. Option B accurately reflects their purpose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had a traumatic fall. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In cases of traumatic falls, particularly when there is concern for head injury or intracranial bleeding, obtaining a non-contrast CT scan of the head is a priority. This imaging study helps identify any intracranial injuries such as hemorrhage or skull fractures, allowing for prompt intervention if necessary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of clients about the changes that occur when clients experience cataracts. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cataracts cause the lens to become cloudy, interfering with light passage and resulting in vision changes like blurred vision and glare. Other options describe mechanisms related to glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or retinal detachment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is meeting with the caregivers of a client who has Alzheimer's disease who is at risk for wandering. Which of the following are manifestations that put the client at risk for wandering that the nurse should educate their caregivers about?
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Confusion, agitation, and distraction increase wandering risk in Alzheimer's patients by causing disorientation, restlessness, and impaired attention to surroundings, leading to aimless roaming.