ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
The primary caregiver of a client with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease.
Question 1 of 5
The primary caregiver of a client with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease states 'I don't know how I will handle caring for my spouse with this disease'. What is the nurse's best first response?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An empathetic response encourages the caregiver to share concerns, fostering communication. Other options dismiss emotions, probe prematurely, or minimize the caregiver's role.
Extract:
A client with dementia who is agitated and having difficulty staying in his chair.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. The client is agitated and is having difficulty staying in his chair. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A seat alarm monitors movement, ensuring safety without restricting mobility, a first-line non-pharmacological intervention. Restraints, bed placement, or lorazepam are less appropriate initial actions.
Extract:
A client hospitalized with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Question 3 of 5
When planning care for a client hospitalized with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, which of the following will the nurse report to the physician?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hypoactive bowel sounds may indicate a serious issue like paralytic ileus, requiring physician notification. Sleep issues, device removal, or a normal Glasgow Coma Score are less urgent.
Extract:
A client with moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse provides home safety education to the family of a client with moderate Alzheimer's. Which of the following statements made by the primary caregiver indicates effective teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Not leaving the client alone ensures safety, preventing wandering or accidents. Antipsychotics, restraints, and rugs are unsafe or inappropriate.
Extract:
A client with a spinal cord injury reporting hot, burning, tingling pain shooting down extremities.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a spinal cord injury reports hot, burning, tingling, pain that shoots down his extremities. When the client asks why this occurs, what is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Neuropathic pain from nerve damage in the spinal cord causes burning, tingling sensations. Repositioning, inflammation, or a 2-week resolution are incorrect explanations.