ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is the most common risk factor for emphysema?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Smoking tobacco is the primary and most significant risk factor for emphysema.
Tobacco smoke contains harmful chemicals and toxins that directly damage the lungs. Chronic exposure to cigarette smoke leads to inflammation and destruction of lung tissue, particularly the alveoli, contributing to the development of emphysema.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic migraine headaches. The client asks the nurse if it could be a cerebral aneurysm. Which of the following responses should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Most cerebral aneurysms are asymptomatic until rupture, unlike migraines which cause recurring headaches. Seizures, nausea, vomiting, and stiff neck are not typical unless the aneurysm ruptures.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a mechanical ventilator. What is a priority assessment?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: High-pressure alarms indicate potential issues like airway obstruction or pneumothorax.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instruction to a client who has hypertension that has resulted in a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which of the following information should the nurse discuss with the client regarding blood pressure (BP) management?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Maintaining systolic blood pressure between 120 and 129 mm Hg aligns with guidelines for tight blood pressure control post-TIA to reduce the risk of recurrent cerebrovascular events.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following risk factors is associated with a client having a higher risk of experiencing status asthmaticus?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Previous intubation due to status asthmaticus episode indicates a history of severe asthma exacerbation, making it a significant risk factor for recurrence of status asthmaticus, which is a life-threatening condition unresponsive to standard treatments.