ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about managing hypertension. Which lifestyle change is most effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing sodium helps lower blood pressure by decreasing fluid retention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a student about cerebral edema. The student nurse asks, 'What type of cerebral edema is associated with a client who has a stroke?'
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vasogenic cerebral edema, caused by blood-brain barrier disruption, is commonly associated with ischemic stroke, allowing fluid leakage into brain tissue. Osmotic, cellular, and interstitial edema are linked to other conditions like hyponatremia, ischemia, or hydrocephalus.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a cerebral aneurysm. In the event of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, which of the following manifestations would be present in the client? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: A ruptured cerebral aneurysm causes severe symptoms like loss of consciousness, dilated pupil, visual disturbances, and nausea/vomiting due to increased intracranial pressure and neurological disruption. Light sensitivity and facial numbness are less specific to aneurysm rupture.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of DVT is prescribed enoxaparin. Which lab value is less critical to monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Enoxaparin primarily affects anti-factor Xa levels, not INR, which is monitored for warfarin.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a burn injury requires fluid resuscitation. Which formula guides this process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Parkland formula calculates fluid needs for burn patients based on body surface area.