ATI MED SURGE EXAM (CMS WITH NGN) QUESTIONS
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WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+ nn nn nn nn
❖ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet with
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aclient who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client
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indicates an
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understanding of the teaching? nn nn nn
a.) I will list baked good to those containing trans-
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fat.b.) I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per
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meal.
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c.) I will use palm oil in my cooking.
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d.) I will increase my consumption of 2 percent milk.
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nn Answer: b. I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per
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n n meal.
❖A nurse is collecting data from a client who
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& is taking
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propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn by nn nn the nn nn client nn
indicates
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medication is effective? nn nn
a.) "I have less oily skin".
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b.) "I no longer take a stool
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softener".c.) "No longer feel
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nervous".
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d.) "I continue to lose weight". Answer:
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b. "No longer feel nervous".
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❖ A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client reports
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painwhen the nurse attempts to inflate the balloon. Which of the following
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actions should the
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nurse take? nn
,a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon.
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b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
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c.) Gently pull on the catheter to check for
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resistance.d.) Instruct the client to bear down as
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if to void.
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Answer: b. Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
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❖A nurse is
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n n disease.
n n The client displaysdifficulty using utensils while eating
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mealtime. For which of the following inter
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disciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a referral?
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a.) Occupational
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therapist. b.) Physical
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,therapist.
, c.) Recreational therapist. nn
d.) Speech therapist. nn
Answer: a. Occupational therapist.
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❖ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for
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colonoscopy.Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of
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the procedure?
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a.) I will need arrangements for a ride home.
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b.) I should call the doctor if I feel bloated after the
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procedure.c.) I plan to eat light breakfast the morning of
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the procedure. d.) I can expect to have a sore throat from
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the breathing tube.
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Answer: a. I will need arrangements for a ride home.
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❖ A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client who has tuberculosis.
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Whichof the following personal protective equipment should the nurse
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wear?
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a.) No breather mask.
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b.) Surgical mask. nn
c.) Respirator mask. nn
d.) Venturi mask. nn
Answer: c.) Respirator mask.
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❖ A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has constipation.
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Which of thefollowing actions should the nurse take?
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a.) Instruct the client to limit
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activity. b.) Encourage a low
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residue diet.
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c.) Provide a glass of warm water before breakfast.d.)
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Offer foods high in potassium.
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Answer: b. Encourage a low residue diet.
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❖ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been admitted with
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suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority
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to report to the
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provider?
a.) WBC count
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15,000/mm3b.) Loss of
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appetite.
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c.) Rigid board like
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WITH ANSWERS 2023 A+ nn nn nn nn
❖ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet with
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aclient who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client
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indicates an
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understanding of the teaching? nn nn nn
a.) I will list baked good to those containing trans-
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fat.b.) I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per
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meal.
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c.) I will use palm oil in my cooking.
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d.) I will increase my consumption of 2 percent milk.
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nn Answer: b. I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per
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n n meal.
❖A nurse is collecting data from a client who
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& is taking
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propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn nn by nn nn the nn nn client nn
indicates
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medication is effective? nn nn
a.) "I have less oily skin".
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b.) "I no longer take a stool
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softener".c.) "No longer feel
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nervous".
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d.) "I continue to lose weight". Answer:
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b. "No longer feel nervous".
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❖ A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client reports
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painwhen the nurse attempts to inflate the balloon. Which of the following
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actions should the
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nurse take? nn
,a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon.
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b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
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c.) Gently pull on the catheter to check for
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resistance.d.) Instruct the client to bear down as
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if to void.
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Answer: b. Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
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❖A nurse is
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n n for a client
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n n hasn n Parkinson's
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n n disease.
n n The client displaysdifficulty using utensils while eating
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mealtime. For which of the following inter
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disciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a referral?
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a.) Occupational
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therapist. b.) Physical
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,therapist.
, c.) Recreational therapist. nn
d.) Speech therapist. nn
Answer: a. Occupational therapist.
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❖ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for
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colonoscopy.Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of
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the procedure?
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a.) I will need arrangements for a ride home.
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b.) I should call the doctor if I feel bloated after the
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procedure.c.) I plan to eat light breakfast the morning of
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the procedure. d.) I can expect to have a sore throat from
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the breathing tube.
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Answer: a. I will need arrangements for a ride home.
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❖ A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client who has tuberculosis.
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Whichof the following personal protective equipment should the nurse
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wear?
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a.) No breather mask.
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b.) Surgical mask. nn
c.) Respirator mask. nn
d.) Venturi mask. nn
Answer: c.) Respirator mask.
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❖ A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has constipation.
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Which of thefollowing actions should the nurse take?
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a.) Instruct the client to limit
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activity. b.) Encourage a low
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residue diet.
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c.) Provide a glass of warm water before breakfast.d.)
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Offer foods high in potassium.
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Answer: b. Encourage a low residue diet.
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❖ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been admitted with
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suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority
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to report to the
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provider?
a.) WBC count
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15,000/mm3b.) Loss of
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appetite.
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c.) Rigid board like
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