ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a group of nursing students about causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Falls, violence, and sports-related injuries are leading causes of traumatic brain injuries. Falls are common across all age groups, violence includes assaults and gunshot wounds, and sports-related injuries involve concussions or impacts during activities like football or cycling.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has pericarditis. Which of the following blood test results should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: A. Elevated ESR is commonly seen in inflammatory conditions such as pericarditis, indicating inflammation or tissue damage. B. Increased CRP is an acute-phase reactant produced in response to inflammation, making it a useful marker in pericarditis. D. Increased BNP is produced by the heart in response to increased pressure and volume overload, which can occur in pericarditis. E. Increased troponin I may be observed in pericarditis, especially with myocardial involvement, due to cardiac muscle cell damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing postoperative care to a client who lost 800 mL of blood during surgery. The client's blood pressure has been steadily decreasing over the past 2 hr. Which of the following categories of shock should the nurse recognize is occurring?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Significant blood loss (800 mL) leads to hypovolemic shock, characterized by decreased circulating blood volume and inadequate tissue perfusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has Meniere's disease. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vertigo is a hallmark symptom of Meniere's disease. It is characterized by a sensation of spinning or dizziness, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and imbalance. Vertigo episodes in Meniere's disease can be severe and debilitating, significantly impacting the individual's quality of life.