ATI MED-SURG 2023 updated
Cheyne-Stokes - answera breathing pattern of deep to shallow breaths followed by period of apnea. Can
be the result of a drug overdose or increased ICP and can precede to death.
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus has a new prescription for prednisone. Which adverse
effect should the patient monitor for with this medication?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Tendinitis
C. Infection
D. Weight loss - answerC. Infection
Rationale: instruct the patient to avoid contact with people who are ill and monitor for manifestations of
an infection such as a fever or sore throat. Prednisone can suppress the immune system and mask
manifestations of infection.
basal ganglia are involved in what function? - answermotor control and learning
cerebral cortex is involved in what functions? - answer
Wernicke's Area is responsible for? - answerLanguage and speech compensation
Hypothalamus is responsible for? - answerregulation of body temperature
Retinal detachment - answera flash of light and a sudden loss of vision ("curtain" across the field of
vision) are manifestations to assess for. these are sudden and painless events of loss of vision.
, Which of the following is an expected finding of a patient with diabetes insipidus?
A. low urine specific gravity
B. HTN
C. Bounding peripheral pulses
D. Hyperglycemia - answerAnswer: A. Low urine specific gravity (typically between 1.001 and 1.005)
Pt who has migraine headaches and is taking feverfew to prevent headaches should be told that which
medication can interact with feverfew?
A. Carbamazepine
B. Naproxen
C. Fluoxetine
D. Phenytoin - answerAnswer: Naproxen
Rationale: both impair platelet aggregation and place the pt at risk for bleeding.
Conducting admission history for a pt who is to undergo a CT scan with an IV contrast agent. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings requires further assessment?
A. History of asthma
B. A patient with suspected DVT
C. Pt undergoing chemotherapy
D. Pt who was brought in by EMS d/t car accident - answerAnswer: History of asthma
Rationale: pt with history of asthma is at greater risk for reacting to contrast dye used during the
procedure. Other conditions that can result in reaction to contrast media include allergies to foods, such
as shellfish, eggs, milk, and chocolate.
Cheyne-Stokes - answera breathing pattern of deep to shallow breaths followed by period of apnea. Can
be the result of a drug overdose or increased ICP and can precede to death.
A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus has a new prescription for prednisone. Which adverse
effect should the patient monitor for with this medication?
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Tendinitis
C. Infection
D. Weight loss - answerC. Infection
Rationale: instruct the patient to avoid contact with people who are ill and monitor for manifestations of
an infection such as a fever or sore throat. Prednisone can suppress the immune system and mask
manifestations of infection.
basal ganglia are involved in what function? - answermotor control and learning
cerebral cortex is involved in what functions? - answer
Wernicke's Area is responsible for? - answerLanguage and speech compensation
Hypothalamus is responsible for? - answerregulation of body temperature
Retinal detachment - answera flash of light and a sudden loss of vision ("curtain" across the field of
vision) are manifestations to assess for. these are sudden and painless events of loss of vision.
, Which of the following is an expected finding of a patient with diabetes insipidus?
A. low urine specific gravity
B. HTN
C. Bounding peripheral pulses
D. Hyperglycemia - answerAnswer: A. Low urine specific gravity (typically between 1.001 and 1.005)
Pt who has migraine headaches and is taking feverfew to prevent headaches should be told that which
medication can interact with feverfew?
A. Carbamazepine
B. Naproxen
C. Fluoxetine
D. Phenytoin - answerAnswer: Naproxen
Rationale: both impair platelet aggregation and place the pt at risk for bleeding.
Conducting admission history for a pt who is to undergo a CT scan with an IV contrast agent. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings requires further assessment?
A. History of asthma
B. A patient with suspected DVT
C. Pt undergoing chemotherapy
D. Pt who was brought in by EMS d/t car accident - answerAnswer: History of asthma
Rationale: pt with history of asthma is at greater risk for reacting to contrast dye used during the
procedure. Other conditions that can result in reaction to contrast media include allergies to foods, such
as shellfish, eggs, milk, and chocolate.
