ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for an electroencephalogram (EEG). When the client asks what the purpose of the procedure is, what is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: EEG identifies seizure activity location in the brain, not stroke causes, nerve function, or heart activity.
Question 2 of 5
During the acute phase of a stroke, the nurse assesses the patient's vital signs and neurologic status at least every cardiovascular sign that the nurse would see as the body attempts to increase cerebral blood flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension is a compensatory response to increase cerebral perfusion during a stroke, unlike dysrhythmias, heart sounds, or fluid overload.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer a shot of vitamin B12 to a client with low hemoglobin. The nurse knows that this medication is most indicative of which type of anemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vitamin B12 injections treat pernicious anemia due to B12 deficiency from lack of intrinsic factor, unlike other anemias treated differently.
Question 4 of 5
During the acute phase of a stroke, the nurse assesses the patient's vital signs and neurologic status at least every cardiovascular sign that the nurse would see as the body attempts to increase cerebral blood flow?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypertension is a compensatory response to increase cerebral perfusion during a stroke, unlike dysrhythmias, heart sounds, or fluid overload.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is preparing for a blood transfusion. Which of the following would be contraindicated to include in the prep for the procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Ensuring another licensed personnel is required for verification, not contraindicated; other options are necessary or appropriate.