ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Npro 2000 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Anxiolytics, known as Benzodiazepines, are especially useful in which behavioral health patient treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Benzodiazepines are effective for short-term panic attack relief due to their rapid anxiolytic effects.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has reported experiencing abuse at home. Which of the following actions should be a priority for the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing immediate harm risk is the priority to ensure the client's safety before planning further interventions.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is monitoring a client who has a leaking cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following manifestations should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP)? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Pupillary changes, disorientation, headache, and slurred speech are all signs of increased ICP due to brain compression or impaired function. Neck pain may indicate meningeal irritation but is less specific.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing manifestations of alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Benzodiazepines are the first-line treatment for alcohol withdrawal to reduce seizure risk and manage symptoms like delirium tremens.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Slowing down when tired after exercise shows effective self-management, respecting the body's limits in heart failure.