ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has epilepsy. Which of the following instructions should be included in the nurse's teaching?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: These instructions minimize risks of injury during seizures, such as falls, drowning, accidents, or aspiration, and ensure proper positioning for safety and recovery.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The client is alert and oriented and reports a loss of consciousness immediately after the accident. Which of the following additional manifestations should the nurse assess the client for?(Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Pupillary dilation, persistent headache, and difficulty waking are signs of potential neurological issues following head trauma, such as increased intracranial pressure or concussion.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a complete spinal cord injury about bowel and bladder management. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Stool softeners, suprapubic or self-intermittent catheterization, and digital stimulation address common bowel and bladder dysfunctions in spinal cord injuries, preventing complications like constipation and urinary retention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a transection of the spinal cord at the level of cervical 7. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A complete transection at C7 results in total loss of sensory and motor function below the injury due to severed neural pathways.
Question 5 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.