ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Cohort 4 Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What will the nurse tell the patient who has cerebral atherosclerosis about taking clopidogrel?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clopidogrel inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing plaque formation in atherosclerosis, not dissolving existing clots.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client 4 hours following evacuation of a subdural hematoma. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Respiratory status is the priority post-surgery due to risks of compromised airway or ventilation from altered consciousness or complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has quadriplegia from a spinal cord injury and reports having a severe headache. The nurse obtains a blood pressure reading of 210/108 mm Hg and suspects the client is experiencing autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assessing for bladder distention addresses the common trigger of autonomic dysreflexia, prioritizing the cause of the hypertensive crisis.
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 patient is being evaluated for a possible spinal cord tumor. Which finding should the nurse recognize as requiring the most immediate action?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New-onset leg weakness suggests spinal cord compression, requiring urgent intervention to prevent permanent neurological damage.