ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis about factors that can worsen their manifestations. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sunbathing can exacerbate MS symptoms due to Uhthoff's phenomenon, where increased body temperature impairs nerve conduction, worsening symptoms like fatigue and weakness. Flying, office work, and high altitude travel are less directly associated with symptom exacerbation, though related factors like stress or hypoxia may have indirect effects.
Question 2 of 5
A client with atrial fibrillation is prescribed digoxin. Which finding indicates toxicity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea and yellow vision are classic signs of digoxin toxicity.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of alcohol abuse is at risk for which condition?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Wernicke's encephalopathy is caused by thiamine deficiency, common in chronic alcohol abuse.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following common characteristics of nonallergic asthma can the nurse expect to find when assessing an adult client? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Nonallergic asthma is characterized by exercise-induced flare-ups, no allergen hypersensitivity, NSAID-triggered symptoms, persistent manifestations, and corticosteroid responsiveness. Nasal inflammation is more typical of allergic asthma, as nonallergic asthma primarily affects lower airways.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer insulin. Which type is rapid-acting?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin aspart is a rapid-acting insulin, used to manage postprandial glucose spikes.