ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following factors contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Genetic predisposition, environmental triggers, and autoimmune mechanisms drive MS development, unlike infections which are not direct causes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a spinal cord injury. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect with neurogenic shock? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Hypothermia and bradycardia are characteristic of neurogenic shock due to loss of sympathetic control, leading to heat loss and unopposed parasympathetic activity.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a thyroidectomy is at risk for which complication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypocalcemia can occur due to accidental removal of parathyroid glands during thyroidectomy.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is discussing factors that can lead to obstructive sleep apnea with a group of older adults. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Stroke, fatty deposits, and muscle dysfunction are direct contributing factors to obstructive sleep apnea. Stroke affects respiratory control, fatty deposits narrow the airway, and muscle dysfunction increases airway collapsibility.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following obstructive sleep apnea risk factors and behavioral therapies should the nurse discuss with the client? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E,F
Rationale: CPAP compliance (
B) improves sleep quality by managing apnea. Obesity (
D) increases airway obstruction risk. Positional therapy (E) reduces apnea severity in certain positions. Smoking (F) exacerbates airway inflammation, increasing risk. Sedatives (
A) worsen apnea by relaxing airway muscles. Alcohol (
C) also promotes airway collapse.