ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Day Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who will undergo a cerebral biopsy for a brain tumor. The client's pre-operative teaching should include:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Continuing antiepileptic drugs prevents seizure activity, a common risk with brain tumors and surgery.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing an assessment on a patient. How would the nurse best evaluate improvement or deterioration in the neurologic status?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serial Glasgow Coma Scales provide a standardized assessment of neurologic status over time.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client who reports symptoms of dyspnea. The nurse notes edema of the upper arms, face, and neck. What is the nurse's priority assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Blood pressure and heart rate are critical to assess in dyspnea and edema, as they may indicate respiratory distress or cardiac issues requiring immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
The client is admitted with complaints of photosensitivity, neck stiffness, and a 'thunderclap' headache. The nurse recognizes that these clinical manifestations would present with which type of stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A thunderclap headache and neck stiffness are hallmark symptoms of subarachnoid hemorrhage, often due to aneurysm rupture.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is evaluating the client's understanding of discharge instructions after a total hip replacement. The nurse asks the client what type of seating should be used. The client's correct response should be a:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A dining room chair with armrests supports safe sitting and standing post-hip replacement.