ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1 2024 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements by a client suggests a symptom commonly associated with cataracts?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement indicates a central visual impairment, which is a common symptom of cataracts. Cataracts cause clouding of the lens, leading to blurred or dimmed vision, especially in the center of the visual field. This symptom often progresses gradually over time.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client in the intensive care unit. Which of the following laboratory values could contribute to an episode of delirium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Elevated blood glucose levels (254 mg/dL) can lead to alterations in cerebral metabolism, neuronal dysfunction, and impaired cognitive function, predisposing individuals to delirium.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching to explain peripheral arterial disease?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement correctly explains the underlying pathology of peripheral arterial disease (PA
D). Atherosclerosis narrows or blocks blood flow, impairing the delivery of oxygen-rich blood to the tissues, resulting in symptoms such as pain, cramping, and tissue damage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a group of clients about the changes that occur when clients experience cataracts. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cataracts cause the lens to become cloudy, interfering with light passage and resulting in vision changes like blurred vision and glare. Other options describe mechanisms related to glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or retinal detachment.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing education to a client who has a newly diagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An abdominal aortic aneurysm is defined as a dilation of the abdominal aorta greater than 30 mm, due to a weakened arterial wall. AAAs are typically infrarenal, not suprarenal. They result from wall weakening, not thickening. High blood pressure, not low, increases rupture risk.