ATI RN
ATI EW N300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with epilepsy who has recently had a change in their prescribed medication combination. Which of the following options are priority to institute?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suction equipment and oxygen are vital in epilepsy management to clear secretions and maintain oxygenation during seizures. Patent IV access allows rapid administration of emergency medications.
Question 2 of 5
A 78-year-old client is admitted to the Emergency Department with numbness and weakness of the right arm and slurred speech. Which nursing intervention is a priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A STAT CT scan differentiates ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke, guiding appropriate intervention.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a spinal cord injury at the level of C-6. The patient displays the following symptoms: loss of motor function on the ipsilateral side of the injury, and loss of temperature and pain sensation on the contralateral side. What type of incomplete injury did this patient most likely suffer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Brown-Sequard injury results in ipsilateral motor function loss and contralateral pain/temperature loss due to hemisection of the spinal cord.
Question 4 of 5
A client presents to the emergency department actively having seizure activity. The paramedics report the client has a history of epilepsy but her family doesn't know the names of her current medications. The priority for this patient is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering lorazepam IV halts seizure activity quickly, stabilizing the patient's condition.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a trauma patient with a suspected brain injury and Battle's Sign. The nurse notices a yellow stain around fluid dripping from the patient's ear. The nurse's priority intervention will be as follows:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Allowing fluid to drain onto gauze prevents build-up of intracranial pressure and confirms CSF leakage, which requires immediate provider notification.