ATI RN
ATI N 1201222 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which statement is true regarding a transient ischemic attack (TI
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A TIA warns of ischemic stroke risk due to temporary blood flow disruption. It's less linked to hemorrhagic stroke, resolves within hours (not 72), and causes no infarction.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has a history of myocardial infarction (MI) is prescribed aspirin 325 mg. The nurse recognizes that the aspirin is given due to which of the following actions of the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin's antiplatelet effect prevents clot formation post-MI. Analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory effects are secondary.
Question 3 of 5
The patient has just been started on an enteral feeding and has developed diarrhea after being on the feeding for 2 hours. What does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Formula intolerance often causes immediate diarrhea in new enteral feeding due to gastrointestinal reaction. Contamination, antibiotics, medication, and fluid overload typically have delayed or different presentations.
Question 4 of 5
The patient has just been started on enteral feeding and has developed diarrhea after being on the feeding for 2 hours. What does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause of the diarrhea?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Formula intolerance causes immediate diarrhea in new enteral feeding. C. difficile, antibiotics, and contamination typically have delayed onset.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching the family of a client who has a new diagnosis of epilepsy about actions to take if the client experiences a seizure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Moving objects away prevents injury during a seizure. Restraining risks harm, lying on back increases aspiration risk, and tongue blades can cause injury.