Practice Question
A client diagnosed with transient ischemic attacks (TIAS) is scheduled for a carotid endarterectomy. The nurse explains that this procedure will be done for which purpose?
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Correct Answer:
To remove atherosclerotic plaques blocking cerebral flow
Rationale:
🟦 Carotid endarterectomy removes obstructive plaque that narrows the carotid artery.
🟦 Clients with TIAs are at high risk for stroke due to reduced cerebral perfusion.
🟦 Clearing the artery improves blood flow and reduces the chance of emboli reaching the brain.
🟦 This surgery is a preventative measure designed to avoid future ischemic events.
🟦 It does not diagnose TIAs or treat seizures or cerebral edema, making plaque removal the correct purpose.
❌ Incorrect Answers
Prevent seizures
❌ TIAs do not routinely cause seizures.
Determine cause of TIA
❌ Diagnostic imaging, not surgery, identifies causes.
Reduce cerebral edema
❌ This surgery does not treat swelling.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
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