ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching to explain the correlation between changes in the coronary arteries and manifestations that occur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Coronary artery disease involves narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, reducing blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle, causing symptoms like angina. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they either misrepresent the pathology or include inaccurate mechanisms.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about risk factors for developing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All options are correct. Sedentary lifestyle increases cardiovascular risks, including atrial fibrillation. Family history indicates genetic predisposition. Thyroid disease, especially hyperthyroidism, affects heart rhythm. Recent influenza can trigger atrial fibrillation due to inflammation and physiological stress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about health conditions that increase the risk for developing Meniere's disease. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that may affect the inner ear, potentially contributing to Meniere's disease. Bacterial pneumonia, macular degeneration, and osteoporosis are unrelated to Meniere's disease as they affect different systems without direct impact on the inner ear.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the intensive care unit. Which of the following laboratory values could contribute to an episode of delirium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated blood glucose levels (254 mg/dL) can lead to alterations in cerebral metabolism, neuronal dysfunction, and impaired cognitive function, predisposing individuals to delirium.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is recovering from subarachnoid hemorrhage following a fall. Which of the following medications should the nurse understand is a potential reason for the fall?
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Citalopram (SSRI) can cause dizziness or orthostatic hypotension; Donepezil may cause syncope or dizziness; Olanzapine (antipsychotic) can lead to sedation or postural hypotension, all increasing fall risk. Lisinopril and Amlodipine are less likely to cause falls directly.