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ATI EW N300 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse observes increased eye blinking and lip smacking in a client who has a history of absence seizures. The nurse is aware these symptoms indicate:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Automatisms, such as eye blinking and lip smacking, are repetitive, involuntary movements commonly associated with absence seizures due to brief interruptions in consciousness during seizure activity.
Question 2 of 5
A client has had a stapedectomy for otosclerosis 24 hours ago. What must the nurse teach the client about post-operative care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding coughing or nose blowing prevents dislodging the stapes prosthesis, reducing complications.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
A 21-year-old male was admitted to the emergency department following a high-speed motorcycle accident. He was reported to be unconscious at the scene, but upon arrival he was awake and oriented with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 15. Suddenly, he becomes unconscious and mental status deteriorates to a GCS of 8. The nurse anticipates which of the following injuries?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Epidural hematoma presents with a lucid interval followed by sudden neurological decline due to rapid blood accumulation.
Question 5 of 5
The patient diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) states that they have developed purple, brown spots on their body. Which opportunistic infection does the nurse suspect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kaposi's Sarcoma is a vascular malignancy associated with AIDS caused by human herpesvirus 8. It presents as purple or brown skin lesions due to abnormal angiogenesis and endothelial proliferation in immunocompromised patients.