Test Bank ATI RN CAPSTONE MEDICAL SURGICAL ASSESSMENT _ (Latest update) Graded A+.pdf

Test Bank ATI RN CAPSTONE
MEDICAL SURGICAL ASSESSMENT
| (Latest update) Graded A+
🧠 ATI RN CAPSTONE MED-SURG
PRACTICE
Questions 1–300 (High-Level / Exam Style)

1. A client with heart failure develops crackles and dyspnea. What is the
FIRST action?

A. Administer diuretics​
B. Place in high-Fowler’s position​
C. Give IV fluids​
D. Notify provider

✅ Answer: B​
Rationale: Improve oxygenation first (ABCs).




2. Which patient should the nurse assess FIRST?

A. BP 150/90​
B. Chest pain with diaphoresis​
C. Fever 38.2°C​
D. Post-op pain

✅ Answer: B

3. A client has potassium 6.2 mEq/L. Priority intervention?

,A. Monitor​
B. Administer calcium gluconate​
C. Give potassium​
D. Restrict fluids

✅ Answer: B

4. A postoperative client becomes restless and confused. What is priority?

A. Pain control​
B. Check oxygen saturation​
C. Give sedative​
D. Document

✅ Answer: B

5. A client with COPD receives oxygen. What is priority?

A. High flow oxygen​
B. Monitor oxygen saturation​
C. Stop oxygen​
D. Give fluids

✅ Answer: B

Cardiovascular


6. A client with MI reports chest pain unrelieved by nitroglycerin. Action?

A. Wait​
B. Give morphine​
C. Discharge​
D. Encourage rest

✅ Answer: B

, 7. Which finding indicates cardiogenic shock?

A. Warm skin​
B. Hypotension + tachycardia​
C. Bradycardia​
D. Hypertension

✅ Answer: B

8. A client on heparin has aPTT 90 sec. Action?

A. Increase dose​
B. Hold medication​
C. Continue​
D. Double dose

✅ Answer: B

9. Warfarin therapy requires monitoring of:

A. aPTT​
B. INR​
C. Platelets​
D. Hemoglobin

✅ Answer: B

10. Which is a sign of digoxin toxicity?

A. Hypertension​
B. Yellow vision​
C. Tachycardia​
D. Fever

✅ Answer: B

Respiratory