ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following relates to a high mortality rate for a client who has an SAH?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Rebleeding of the SAH is a significant risk factor associated with a high mortality rate. Re Pikbleeding can lead to increased intracranial pressure, worsening neurological deficits, and even death. Preventing rebleeding is a critical aspect of managing SAH to improve outcomes.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about risk factors for developing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following should be included in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All options are correct. Sedentary lifestyle increases cardiovascular risks, including atrial fibrillation. Family history indicates genetic predisposition. Thyroid disease, especially hyperthyroidism, affects heart rhythm. Recent influenza can trigger atrial fibrillation due to inflammation and physiological stress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from an admission history for a client who reports being tackled while playing football and is now seeing bright flashes of light and dark floating spots. Which of the following conditions should the nurse expect the client to be experiencing?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Trauma, such as being tackled while playing football, can lead to retinal detachment, which can manifest with symptoms such as bright flashes of light (photopsia) and dark floating spots (floaters) in the affected eye. This condition is considered a medical emergency and requires prompt evaluation and treatment to prevent permanent vision loss.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting neurologic data on a client who has a neurological injury and notes changes suggestive of Cushing's Triad. The nurse understands that Cushing's Triad is a nervous system response that might prevent which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cushing's Triad (hypertension, bradycardia, irregular respirations) is a response to increased intracranial pressure and impending brainstem herniation, associated with brainstem ischemia if untreated, not its prevention.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is completing an admission assessment on a client who has hearing loss. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing manifestations of Meniere's disease?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Severe vertigo, such as the room spinning, is a hallmark symptom of Meniere's disease. Other options may relate to ear issues but are less specific to Meniere's.