ATI RN
ATI n120 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following is not a contraindication for the use of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in the treatment of stroke?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Age over 65 is not an absolute contraindication for tPA, unlike recent surgery, uncontrolled hypertension, or active cerebral hemorrhage, which increase bleeding risk.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient with chronic venous insufficiency. Which of the following should be included in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Avoiding prolonged sitting/standing, elevating legs, and using compression stockings manage CVI; walking is beneficial, and dangling legs worsens symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
A patient has Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection and the viral load is reported as undetectable. What patient teaching should the nurse provide related to this laboratory study results?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An undetectable viral load indicates effective antiretroviral therapy, controlling the virus and reducing transmission risk, but ongoing treatment is necessary.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted for an acute exacerbation of Crohn's Disease with severe diarrhea for the last two days. The nurse knows that which of the following is the priority risk for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Severe diarrhea risks fluid and electrolyte imbalances, potentially causing life-threatening complications, prioritizing over skin integrity, pain, or malnutrition.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is performing discharge teaching for a client who has seizures and a new prescription for phenytoin, which of following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Phenytoin is typically lifelong for seizure control; stopping it risks recurrence, indicating a need for further teaching, unlike the other correct statements.