ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam N300 Exam Day Questions
Extract:
Question 1 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 2 of 5
Which behavior(s) by the patient diagnosed with a chronic head injury would the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Difficulty with planning and organizing thoughts and behaviors is a common cognitive deficit in patients with chronic head injury due to impaired executive function, often resulting from damage to the frontal lobe.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is the first person on the scene of a motor vehicle crash. The victim was the driver and is in the driver's seat unconscious. The driver is breathing, has a pulse, and has minor lacerations on the head and face. What action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stabilizing the cervical spine is crucial to prevent potential spinal cord damage in an unconscious trauma victim, particularly in a motor vehicle accident.
Question 4 of 5
Which statement made by a patient who is diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and is prescribed three antiretroviral medications, indicates the need for further teaching about the medication combination?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antiretroviral medications do not kill the virus; they suppress its replication. Lifelong adherence to antiretroviral therapy is necessary to manage HIV and prevent viral rebound.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a patient who is prescribed valproic acid for seizures. The nurse would identify that the patient understands the teaching for the medication when they state, 'I will notify my healthcare provider if I experience:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe abdominal pain may indicate pancreatitis or liver issues, both serious side effects of valproic acid that require prompt medical attention.