ATI RN
ATI Medical Surgical Exam 1 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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, obesity, positional therapy, and smoking are directly linked to OSA management and risk, unlike sedatives and alcohol, which exacerbate the condition.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following statements are true regarding physiological changes of the respiratory system in the aging adult client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Physiological changes (
D) like reduced lung elasticity and muscle strength mimic airway obstruction. Dyspnea (
A) is common in conditions like COPD or heart failure. Aging often increases medication sensitivity (
B) due to altered metabolism. Adverse reactions (
C) are higher in older adults due to polypharmacy and sensitivity.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following information should the nurse include when educating a client who has pulmonary edema as a result of a pre-existing cardiac condition? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: All choices are correct. Weight control (
A) reduces cardiovascular strain, a healthy lifestyle (
B) supports heart health, smoking cessation (
C) prevents worsening of heart failure, heart disease prevention (
D) reduces complications, and glycemic control (E) manages diabetes-related cardiac risks.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a transection of the spinal cord at the level of cervical 7. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A complete transection at C7 results in total loss of sensory and motor function below the injury due to severed neural pathways.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has spinal stenosis. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for spinal stenosis?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Laminectomy, while a treatment for spinal stenosis, is incorrectly listed as a risk factor in the document. However, degenerative spinal changes, often linked to aging or prior spinal surgeries, are true risk factors. COPD, hysterectomy, and hyperthyroidism are not directly associated with spinal stenosis.