ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
An older client is brought to the ED with numbness and weakness of the left arm and slurred speech starting 30 minutes prior to arrival. Which nursing intervention is a priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A STAT CT head is critical to diagnose a stroke, guiding treatment. rtPA requires imaging confirmation, speech consult is secondary, and discussing factors delays urgent care.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A client asks about maintaining taste and smell. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding smoking and strong odors preserves taste and smell by protecting sensory receptors. Brushing teeth and dental visits support oral health, and salt use affects diet, not sensory preservation directly.
Question 4 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 5 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.