ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Cohort 4 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has been treated for status epilepticus in the emergency department will be transferred to the medical nursing unit. Which equipment should the nurse have available in the patient's assigned room? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,E,F
Rationale: Suction tubing is necessary for clearing the airway of secretions or vomitus post-seizure. An oxygen mask is essential for providing supplemental oxygen if hypoxia occurs. Side rail pads prevent injury during postictal confusion or agitation.
Question 2 of 5
Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with new right-sided homonymous hemianopsia after a stroke?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Placing objects on the left side compensates for the visual deficit, promoting safety and independence.
Question 3 of 5
A patient with suspected meningitis is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. What action should the nurse take before the procedure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positioning the patient laterally facilitates lumbar puncture and minimizes complications like post-dural puncture headache.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing the client with meningitis, the nurse looks for which manifestation as a frequent first sign of increased intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Changes in mood or attention level, such as irritability or confusion, are early signs of increased intracranial pressure due to altered cerebral perfusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has a history of tonic-clonic seizure disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D
Rationale: Oxygen and suction setups are essential for managing respiratory complications and airway clearance during seizures, enhancing patient safety.