ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Adult Care 2 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has a history of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following is the nurse likely to see on the clients medication history to prevent stroke?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oral anticoagulants are used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger, which can cause stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has rightsided acoustic neuroma resulting in impairment of cranial nerves IX and X. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Placing suction equipment at the client's bedside is a correct action for a nurse to take when caring for a client who has impairment of cranial nerves IX and X, which control swallowing and prevent aspiration.
Question 3 of 5
A client newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is receiving education about newly prescribed medications from the nurse. Which of the following will be included in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This is correct because immunomodulators are used to prevent relapses and slow down the progression of multiple sclerosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. On which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to instruct the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levodopa/carbidopa is a combination drug that is used to treat Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine levels in the brain.
Question 5 of 5
When considering the client with a neurocognitive deficit, the nurse understands that which of the following are excitatory neurotransmitters?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: Norepinephrine and Dopamine are excitatory neurotransmitters that increase arousal, alertness, attention, motivation, reward, and movement.