ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching clients at a senior center about the etiology of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following statements by a client indicates the need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: C. This statement is incorrect because Alzheimer’s disease can affect individuals without Down syndrome or stroke history. Risk factors include age, family history, genetics, and lifestyle, not just specific conditions like Down syndrome or stroke.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of clients about the changes that occur in the eye when clients experience retinal detachment. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Retinal detachment occurs when the retina pulls away from its normal position, disrupting its blood supply and causing vision changes. Symptoms include sudden floaters, flashes of light, and a shadow or curtain effect, accurately described by the statement about retinal tissue pulling away from blood vessels.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching to explain the correlation between changes in the coronary arteries and manifestations that occur?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Coronary artery disease involves narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, reducing blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle, causing symptoms like angina. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they either misrepresent the pathology or include inaccurate mechanisms.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed 15° promotes venous drainage from the brain, reducing intracranial pressure, and is a standard intervention for managing increased ICP.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the intensive care unit who suddenly becomes confused and agitated. The nurse recognizes these manifestations are likely related to a condition with which of the following characteristics?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Confusion and agitation in the ICU are often reversible, commonly caused by factors like medications, infections, or metabolic disturbances, which can be addressed to restore baseline mental status.