ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing CPR to a client. Which of the following aspects of CPR are different in the community versus in the hospital? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: The correct answers are A, C, and D. In the community, notifying emergency services (
A) is critical to activate EMS. In hospitals, an interprofessional team (
C) manages codes, unlike the community where such teams are unavailable. Using laypeople for assistance (
D) is common in community settings to aid with tasks like retrieving an AED. Compression rates and depths (
B) follow standardized guidelines in both settings. AEDs (E) are designed for use by laypeople, not requiring a healthcare provider.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manifestation of peripheral venous disease?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Swollen and enlarged veins, also known as varicose veins, are classic manifestations of peripheral venous disease. These veins result from venous insufficiency, which leads to blood pooling and increased pressure in the veins, causing them to dilate and become visibly enlarged.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing care to a client who has spent several weeks in the intensive care unit because of complications related to shock. What adverse psychological outcomes should the nurse educate the client about prior to transfer to the medical unit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disorientation and depression are common adverse psychological outcomes experienced by patients who have spent an extended period in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to complications related to shock. Prolonged ICU stays, medical interventions, sedation, and physical discomfort can contribute to feelings of confusion, disorientation, and depression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which of the following nursing interventions should be added to the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All listed interventions are appropriate: pain management prevents agitation and increased intracranial pressure; ventriculostomy ensures accurate cerebrospinal fluid drainage; midline neck position maintains spinal stability; elevating the head to 30 degrees (not 150, assuming a typo) reduces intracranial pressure; enteral feedings support nutrition for recovery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the intensive care unit who suddenly becomes confused and agitated. The nurse recognizes these manifestations are likely related to a condition with which of the following characteristics?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confusion and agitation in the ICU are often reversible, commonly caused by factors like medications, infections, or metabolic disturbances, which can be addressed to restore baseline mental status.