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ATI Nsg 234 Med Surg Exam Neurologyendocrine And Sensory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching on the miotic medication the client has been prescribed for glaucoma. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. Which response should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Miotic medications work by constricting the pupil, which opens the trabecular meshwork and facilitates the drainage of aqueous humor, thus lowering intraocular pressure in clients with glaucoma.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a cataract extraction and during the early postoperative period is complaining of nausea and severe eye pain over the operative site. What should be the initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed pain medication and antiemetic is essential to address the client's severe pain and nausea, which are priority concerns in the postoperative period.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome. Which of the following actions should be the nurse's highest priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with Cushing's Syndrome often experience muscle weakness, osteoporosis, and a risk of fractures due to excess cortisol. Implementing fall precautions is the highest priority to prevent injury.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is performing a tonometry test on a client with a suspected diagnosis of glaucoma. The nurse looks at the documented test results and notes an intraocular pressure (IOP) value of 23 mm Hg. What should the nurse's initial action be?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An IOP of 23 mm Hg is above the normal range (10-21 mm Hg) and indicates potential glaucoma.
Therefore, contacting the primary health care provider for further evaluation and treatment is the most appropriate initial action.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP) following a closed-head injury. Which of the following positioning techniques should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Log rolling helps maintain spinal alignment and minimizes abrupt head movement, which is essential in managing ICP.