ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client taking a newly prescribed monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) is receiving education on foods that contain tyramine. Which of the following foods should be excluded from the client's diet? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Red wine, smoked sausage, and aged cheddar are high in tyramine, risking hypertensive crises with MAOIs. Chicken and cereal are safe.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pre-existing cardiovascular disease and atrial fibrillation. What type of stroke is this client at increased risk to have?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Atrial fibrillation increases embolic stroke risk due to heart clots traveling to the brain. Hemorrhagic, thrombotic, and subarachnoid strokes are less directly linked.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who has a stage pressure ulcer. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repositioning every 2 hours prevents further ulcers. Hydrogen peroxide damages tissue, massaging reddened areas risks harm, and heat lamps can burn skin.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client in the intensive care unit following a closed head injury. The nurse can anticipate which medication would be administered to treat an increase in intracranial pressure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mannitol, an osmotic diuretic, reduces intracranial pressure by drawing fluid from brain tissue. Pepcid treats acid, aspirin risks bleeding, and desmopressin manages diabetes insipidus.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who arrived at the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) following a right knee arthroscopy. The client is not yet responding to verbal stimuli. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lateral positioning prevents aspiration in unresponsive clients, prioritizing airway safety. Blankets, pulses, and dressings are secondary.