ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in a clinic reviewing laboratory results for a patient suspected of having undiagnosed diabetes mellitus. Which of the following results would be diagnostic for diabetes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An HbA1C of 7.2% is diagnostic for diabetes per ADA criteria, reflecting elevated blood glucose over time, unlike the other normal or prediabetes results.
Question 2 of 5
Before beginning a transfusion of packed red blood cells (PRBCs), which action by the nurse would be of highest priority to ensure patient safety?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying blood and patient ID prevents transfusion errors, critical before starting, unlike other actions that follow or are incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is not a contraindication for the use of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in the treatment of stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Age over 65 is not an absolute contraindication for tPA, unlike recent surgery, uncontrolled hypertension, or active cerebral hemorrhage, which increase bleeding risk.
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
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.