ATI Med Surg Proctored Retake 2022/2023
Study Guide Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers)
1. A nurse at a providers office is caring for an older adult client who is
having an annual physical exam. Which of the following findings indicates
additional follow-up is needed in regard to the prostate gland? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular prostate.
C. The client reports a weak urine stream.
D. The client reports urinating once during the night.
E. Smegma is present below the glans of the penis.✔✔✔ A. Prostate
specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular
prostate.
C. The client reports a weak urine stream.
2. A nurse is providing information to a client who is scheduled for a
transrec- tal ultrasound (TRUS). Which of the following information should
the nurse include?
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, A. "This procedure will determine if you have prostate cancer."
B. "The procedure is contraindicated if you have an allergy to eggs."
C. "Sound waves will be used to create a picture of your prostate."
D. "You should avoid having a bowel movement 1 hr prior to the
procedure."-
✔✔✔ C. "Sound waves will be used to create a picture of your
prostate."
3. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is admitting a client who has
hepatitis B with ascites. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
A. Initiate contact precautions.
B. Weigh the client weekly.
C. Measure abdominal girth 7.5 cm (3 in) above the umbilicus.
D. Provide a high-calorie and high-carbohydrate diet.✔✔✔ D. Provide a
high-calorie and high-carbohydrate diet.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hepatitis C.
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
A. Presence of immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgG)
B. Positive EIA test
C. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 35 units/L
D. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 15 IU/L✔✔✔ B. Positive EIA test
5. A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis. The
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Study Guide Questions and Answers
(Verified Answers)
1. A nurse at a providers office is caring for an older adult client who is
having an annual physical exam. Which of the following findings indicates
additional follow-up is needed in regard to the prostate gland? (Select all
that apply.)
A. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular prostate.
C. The client reports a weak urine stream.
D. The client reports urinating once during the night.
E. Smegma is present below the glans of the penis.✔✔✔ A. Prostate
specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
B. A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and nodular
prostate.
C. The client reports a weak urine stream.
2. A nurse is providing information to a client who is scheduled for a
transrec- tal ultrasound (TRUS). Which of the following information should
the nurse include?
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, A. "This procedure will determine if you have prostate cancer."
B. "The procedure is contraindicated if you have an allergy to eggs."
C. "Sound waves will be used to create a picture of your prostate."
D. "You should avoid having a bowel movement 1 hr prior to the
procedure."-
✔✔✔ C. "Sound waves will be used to create a picture of your
prostate."
3. A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is admitting a client who has
hepatitis B with ascites. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
A. Initiate contact precautions.
B. Weigh the client weekly.
C. Measure abdominal girth 7.5 cm (3 in) above the umbilicus.
D. Provide a high-calorie and high-carbohydrate diet.✔✔✔ D. Provide a
high-calorie and high-carbohydrate diet.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hepatitis C.
Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
A. Presence of immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgG)
B. Positive EIA test
C. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 35 units/L
D. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 15 IU/L✔✔✔ B. Positive EIA test
5. A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced cirrhosis. The
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