ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for an immunosuppressed pediatric client who reports soreness in his mouth and refuses to eat. Inspection of his mouth reveals a white, milky plaque that does not come off with rubbing. The nurse should anticipate which drug to be administered to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Nystatin treats oral thrush (candidiasis), indicated by white plaques in immunosuppressed patients. Acyclovir is antiviral, metronidazole and amoxicillin are antibiotics.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is educating nursing students on how to properly administer potassium chloride (KCL) via infusion. Which of the following statements below are true regarding KCL administration?
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Insulin/dextrose treats hyperkalemia, IV KCL is never pushed to avoid arrhythmias, and infusion may cause irritation. Push boluses are dangerous, and position is irrelevant.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse closely monitors an older adult for signs of medication toxicity. Which",renal dysfunction"
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Renal dysfunction in older adults impairs medication clearance, risking toxicity. Pancreatic, gastric, and blood volume changes are less directly linked.
Question 5 of 5
The client diagnosed with paraplegia is being admitted to a medical unit from home with a stage IV pressure injury over the right ischium. Which assessment tool should be completed on admission to the hospital?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Braden Scale assesses pressure ulcer risk factors, guiding care for a stage IV injury. Glasgow Coma Scale is for consciousness, Brudzinski for meningitis, and Babinski for neurological function.