ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
A patient with possible Alzheimer's disease undergoing a Mini-Cog exam.
Question 1 of 5
When administering the Mini-Cog exam to a patient with possible Alzheimer's disease, which action will the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Mini-Cog exam includes a clock-drawing task to assess cognitive impairment. Orientation, medication lists, or object recognition are not part of this test.
Extract:
An older adult client with dementia who handles anxiety by confabulating.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia and handles anxiety by confabulating. The nurse should recognize which of the following as confabulation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Confabulation involves making up stories to fill memory gaps, a common dementia behavior. Reminiscing, compulsive behaviors, or refusal to leave home are distinct phenomena.
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:
The primary caregiver of a client with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease.
Question 4 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 hospitalized with tetanus.
Question 5 of 5
When caring for the client hospitalized with tetanus, which of the following will the nurse include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Opioids address tetanus-related muscle spasms and pain, a primary intervention. Food handling, frequent meals, or distractions are less relevant.