ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has multiple sclerosis and is receiving methylprednisolone. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse anticipate? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid, can cause delayed wound healing due to its immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effects, which impair tissue repair processes.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a thyroidectomy is at risk for which complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypocalcemia can occur due to accidental removal of parathyroid glands during thyroidectomy.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has degenerative disc disease. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse understand might develop with this condition?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Paresthesia, foot drop, and intermittent pain result from nerve compression or irritation due to degenerative disc changes.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who presents to the hospital with manifestations of a thoracic injury. Which of the following diagnostic tools would the nurse anticipate the health care provider to order? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: FAST, chest x-ray, thoracentesis, and ultrasound are diagnostic tools to assess thoracic injuries like hemothorax or pneumothorax. Pleural cavity decompression is an intervention, not a diagnostic tool.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has tension pneumothorax. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect following tracheal deviation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tension pneumothorax causes decreased cardiac output due to compression of the heart and great vessels, reducing venous return and impairing cardiac function. Respiratory alkalosis may occur initially but is not directly tied to tracheal deviation, venous return decreases, and ventricular dilatation is not typical.