ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which of the following is the most common comorbidity of a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: COPD (
A) is the most common comorbidity for SSP due to emphysematous bullae and lung tissue damage. Sarcoidosis (
B), lung cancer (
C), and cystic fibrosis (
D) can cause pneumothorax but are less frequent than COPD.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury at the fourth cervical level. Which of the following mobility options should the nurse anticipate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A sip-and-puff device is appropriate for a C4 spinal cord injury, as it allows control of a powered wheelchair using breath, accommodating limited or no upper extremity function. Manual and ultra-light wheelchairs require upper limb strength, and drive-adapted wheelchairs typically need some hand function, making them less suitable.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client who was brought in by a neighbor after falling down suddenly while walking. Which of the following assessments are the priority for the nurse to complete? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Muscle strength is a priority to identify neurological deficits or weakness indicative of conditions like stroke. Facial symmetry is crucial to detect facial droop, a sign of stroke or Bell's palsy. Vision changes are important to assess for visual disturbances that may indicate neurological issues like stroke or TIA.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following are manifestations of obstructive sleep apnea? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E,F
Rationale: Manifestations of obstructive sleep apnea include many apnea episodes per night, loud snorts after breathing cessation, breathing cessation lasting 10 seconds or longer, daytime sleepiness, and frequent loud snoring. Easily getting back to sleep is not typical, as OSA causes fragmented sleep due to frequent awakenings.