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ATI EW N300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with homonymous hemianopsia resulting from a stroke has a disturbed sensory perception. An appropriate nursing intervention to help the client learn to compensate for this deficit during the rehabilitation period would be to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Scanning techniques teach clients to consciously move their head or eyes to view their surroundings, compensating for hemianopsia.
Question 2 of 5
The client is diagnosed with a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Which statement by the client indicates teaching about clopidogrel has been effective?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clopidogrel inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing the risk of clot formation, crucial for preventing ischemic events post-TIA.
Question 3 of 5
An environmental service attendant is brought to an urgent care clinic after having bleach splash to their eyes and face. The client spent 10 minutes at the eyehintend eye wash station rinsing their face and eyes prior to arrival. The client reports 9 (0-10 scale) of burning to their eyes and periorbital area. The sclera of both eyes are deep red. The urgent care nurse will first:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Continuous irrigation removes chemical agents, preventing further eye damage, and checking pH ensures irritant removal.
Question 4 of 5
A client is to receive 250 mL of IV fluid over 90 minutes by gravity. The drop factor on the IV tubing is 20 gtts/mL. How many gtts/min should be administered?
Correct Answer: 56 gtts/min
Rationale: Calculate: (250 mL ÷ 90 min) × 20 gtt/mL = 55.55 gtts/min, rounded to 56 gtts/min.
Question 5 of 5
A client has had a stapedectomy for otosclerosis 24 hours ago. What must the nurse teach the client about post-operative care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding coughing or nose blowing prevents dislodging the stapes prosthesis, reducing complications.