ATI RN
ATI EW N300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The client who is diagnosed with a seizure disorder is prescribed a ketogenic diet. The nurse knows that the client understands the teaching when they state:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A ketogenic diet is high in fats, low in carbohydrates, and moderate in protein, promoting ketosis to reduce seizure frequency.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse isa caring for a patient diagnosed with a brain injury to the cerebellum. Which nursing intervention is priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cerebellar injury affects balance and coordination; ensuring bed alarm use prioritizes safety for patients at high fall risk due to impaired motor control.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client with a diagnosis of detached retina. Which of the following is associated with this eye disorder?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A curtain-like loss of vision arises from retinal detachment, disrupting visual fields as the retina separates from its vascular supply and neural connections.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with dysphagia associated with a left-sided stroke and right-sided weakness. Which of the following strategies are appropriate to reduce the risk of aspiration?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chin tuck improves epiglottic closure, reducing aspiration risk in dysphagia.
Question 5 of 5
A client required endotracheal intubation with sedation due to being in status epilepticus. An electroencephalogram (EEG) monitor is prescribed by the physician. The client's family member asks, 'if he's resting now, why does he need that monitor too?' The nurse instructs the family member that the EEG:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EEG identifies ongoing seizure activity via brain wave patterns, even in sedated patients.