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ATI Med Surg Exam N300 Exam Day Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse in the rehabilitation unit is caring for a patient with a chronic head injury. During the assessment, the nurse holds up a pen and asks the patient to identify the object. The patient replies, 'It's a key.' When considering the patient's response, which part of the brain is involved? The:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The parietal lobe is involved in processing sensory information and object recognition. Misidentifying objects can indicate damage to this area of the brain.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with unstable angina who is prescribed metoprolol. The patient asks the nurse, 'Why do I have to take this medication?' What response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Metoprolol, a beta-blocker, decreases the heart rate and reduces myocardial oxygen demand by lowering the workload on the heart, which is beneficial for managing unstable angina.
Question 3 of 5
The provider has prescribed timolol ophthalmic drops for the patient diagnosed with glaucoma. The nurse should assess the patient for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Timolol is a beta-blocker that can be absorbed systemically, leading to side effects such as bradycardia and hypotension, which require monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) who has had halo traction placed for spinal immobilization. What emergency equipment should the nurse have at the bedside? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: An Ambu bag and oxygen are crucial for respiratory support, especially if the patient has compromised breathing due to spinal cord injury. Wrenches should be readily available to quickly remove halo traction in case of an emergency. An oral suction tube is important for managing oral secretions.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with an acute head injury. Which assessment finding would first alert the nurse that the patient is developing an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Altered mental status, such as confusion, restlessness, or lethargy, is often the earliest sign of increasing ICP as it reflects brain tissue compression.