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ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient presents to the ER with numbness in the left arm, a severe headache, and trouble speaking. Which of the following diagnostic tests do you anticipate the healthcare provider to order?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: CT scan rapidly detects stroke, critical for numbness, headache, and speech issues. Hemoglobin/hematocrit assesses anemia, MRI is slower, and pulmonary angiography is for embolism, not stroke.
Question 2 of 5
Which statement by the family is consistent with mild Alzheimer's disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Forgetfulness and slower tasks reflect mild Alzheimer's memory loss. Stopping speech is advanced, toothbrush difficulty is moderate, and incontinence is late-stage.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following symptoms is indicative of right-sided heart failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Jugular venous distention occurs in right-sided heart failure from systemic venous backup. Crackles , orthopnea , and blood-tinged sputum indicate left-sided failure's pulmonary congestion.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is educating a newly diagnosed client about treatment for hyperthyroidism. Which of the following statements would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levothyroxine worsens hyperthyroidism; antithyroid drugs are needed. Avoiding goitrogens , methimazole , and iodine are correct for hyperthyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is educating a client about Parkinson's disease. Which of the following statements would require further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Parkinson's results from dopamine deficiency, not acetylcholine. Soft foods , prune juice , and carbidopa-levodopa are correct management strategies.