ATI RN
ATI EW N300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which behaviors by the patient diagnosed with a chronic head injury would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chronic head injuries impair executive functions, causing difficulty in planning and organizing.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client with a diagnosis of detached retina. Which of the following is associated with this eye disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A curtain-like loss of vision arises from retinal detachment, disrupting visual fields as the retina separates from its vascular supply and neural connections.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has had repeated instances of cystitis. When considering possible ascending progression of the infection, the client should be taught to monitor for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Flank pain and fever indicate pyelonephritis, signaling ascending infection from the bladder to the kidneys, requiring immediate attention.
Question 4 of 5
An environmental service attendant is brought to an urgent care clinic after having bleach splash to their eyes and face. The client spent 10 minutes at the eyehintend eye wash station rinsing their face and eyes prior to arrival. The client reports 9 (0-10 scale) of burning to their eyes and periorbital area. The sclera of both eyes are deep red. The urgent care nurse will first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous irrigation removes chemical agents, preventing further eye damage, and checking pH ensures irritant removal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing to turn the patient who sustained a spinal cord injury. How should the nurse proceed?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Log rolling with coordinated assistance ensures spinal alignment, minimizing further injury.