ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A client with Alzheimer's disease exhibiting confabulation.
Question 1 of 5
During a client interview, the nurse notices that the client often fills in information with made-up stories. Which stage of Alzheimer's disease will the nurse see this behavior?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Confabulation, filling memory gaps with fabricated stories, is common in early Alzheimer's, compensating for mild memory deficits. Later stages involve more severe impairments.
Extract:
An older adult client with a new diagnosis of dementia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching the family of an older adult client who has a new diagnosis of dementia. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dementia is progressive and irreversible, unlike sudden confusion (delirium) or altered consciousness. Fever or dehydration may worsen symptoms but aren't primary triggers.
Extract:
A 67-year-old male patient with early stage Alzheimer's disease whose spouse reports exhaustion and worry.
Question 3 of 5
The spouse of a 67-yr-old male patient with early stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) tells the nurse, 'I am exhausted from worrying all the time. I don't know what to do.' Which actions are best for the nurse to take at this time? Select All that Apply
Correct Answer: A,C
Rationale: Assessing knowledge and suggesting adult day care empower the spouse and provide respite. Long-term care is premature, antianxiety drugs imply abnormal coping, and redirection doesn't address the spouse's needs.
Extract:
A client with a newly diagnosed spinal cord injury.
Question 4 of 5
When addressing the needs of a client with a newly diagnosed spinal cord injury, the nurse understands that which of the following are true about nutritional needs?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A high-calorie, high-protein diet within 3 days supports healing and prevents muscle wasting. NPO status, high fiber with low protein, or no protein are not standard practices.
Extract:
A client with a spinal cord injury.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is offering teaching to a caregiver about urinary system complications that occur as a result of spinal cord injury. Which of the following will the nurse include in teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clean intermittent catheterization every 3-6 hours prevents urinary retention and complications. Decreasing fluid, observing odor (monitoring, not prevention), or indwelling catheters increase infection risk. (Note: Document states hourly, but standard practice is every 3-6 hours, adjusted here for accuracy.)