ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client about self-administered peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Using a microwave to warm dialysis solution can cause uneven heating and damage the solution, requiring further teaching. A specialized warming device should be used.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who had a traumatic brain injury and is emerging restlessly from a coma. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Reducing stimuli prevents overstimulation in TBI recovery, minimizing agitation and aiding neurological stabilization.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Which of the following client statements indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fibromyalgia does not cause joint inflammation, unlike arthritis, indicating a need for further teaching about its non-inflammatory nature.
Question 4 of 5
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia may demonstrate these positive symptoms (select all that apply):
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include disorganized speech, hallucinations, and delusions of reference, unlike negative symptoms like avolition or social withdrawal.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with acute psychosis and is being treated with haloperidol (Haldol). The nurse should suspect that the client may be experiencing tardive dyskinesia when the client exhibits which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale:
Tongue thrusting and lip smacking are hallmark signs of tardive dyskinesia, a side effect of long-term haloperidol use.