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ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A newly diagnosed epilepsy patient is prescribed diazepam. The nurse understands that this medication causes which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Diazepam causes CNS depression via GABA enhancement, leading to sedation. It doesn't typically cause tachycardia, increased reflexes, or nervousness.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with fluid volume overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased blood pressure results from excess blood volume in fluid overload. Fever is unrelated, tachycardia (not bradycardia) is typical, and hematocrit is diluted, not increased.
Question 3 of 5
A client arrives at the emergency room experiencing status epilepticus. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate performing first for this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IV diazepam rapidly stops status epilepticus. Glucocorticoids, telemetry, and hourly assessments are secondary.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client's peristalsis is returning?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Passage of flatus indicates returning gastrointestinal function. Appetite is indirect, hypoactive sounds suggest reduced activity, and distention signals delayed function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing education to the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of epilepsy. Which of the following seizure precaution instructions should the nurse include regarding care of the client when they start having a seizure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Moving objects prevents seizure injuries.
Tongue blades, lying on back, and restraining risk harm.