HUMAN PHYS 42502023-2024 ATI
MEDICAL SUGERY EXAM CMS WITH
NGN.
1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet with aclient
who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a.) I will list baked good to those containing trans-fat.b.)
I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per meal.
c.) I will use palm oil in my cooking.
d.) I will increase my consumption of 2 percent milk.
Answer: b. I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per
meal.
2. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism & is taking
propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the
medication is effective?
a.) "I have less oily skin".
b.) "I no longer take a stool
softener".c.) "No longer feel nervous".
d.) "I continue to lose weight". Answer:
b. "No longer feel nervous".
3. A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client reports painwhen
the nurse attempts to inflate the balloon. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon.
b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter. c.)
Gently pull on the catheter to check for resistance.d.)
Instruct the client to bear down as if to void.
Answer: b. Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client
displaysdifficulty using utensils while eating mealtime. For which of the following inter
disciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a referral?
, HUMAN PHYS 42502023-2024 ATI
MEDICAL SUGERY EXAM CMS WITH
NGN.
a.) Occupational therapist.
b.) Physical therapist.
, HUMAN PHYS 42502023-2024 ATI
MEDICAL SUGERY EXAM CMS WITH
NGN.
c.) Recreational therapist.
d.) Speech therapist.
Answer: a. Occupational therapist.
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for colonoscopy.Which of
the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?
a.) I will need arrangements for a ride home.
b.) I should call the doctor if I feel bloated after the procedure.c.)
I plan to eat light breakfast the morning of the procedure. d.) I
can expect to have a sore throat from the breathing tube.
Answer: a. I will need arrangements for a ride home.
6. A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client who has tuberculosis. Whichof
the following personal protective equipment should the nurse wear?
a.) No breather mask.
b.) Surgical mask.
c.) Respirator mask.
d.) Venturi mask.
Answer: c.) Respirator mask.
7. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has constipation. Which of
thefollowing actions should the nurse take?
a.) Instruct the client to limit activity.
b.) Encourage a low residue diet.
c.) Provide a glass of warm water before
breakfast.d.) Offer foods high in potassium.
Answer: b. Encourage a low residue diet.
8. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been admitted with suspected
appendicitis. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority to report to the
provider?
a.) WBC count
15,000/mm3b.) Loss of
appetite.
, HUMAN PHYS 42502023-2024 ATI
MEDICAL SUGERY EXAM CMS WITH
NGN.
c.) Rigid board like abdomen.d.)
Temperature of 37.8 c.
Answer: c.) Rigid board like abdomen.
MEDICAL SUGERY EXAM CMS WITH
NGN.
1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet with aclient
who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
a.) I will list baked good to those containing trans-fat.b.)
I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per meal.
c.) I will use palm oil in my cooking.
d.) I will increase my consumption of 2 percent milk.
Answer: b. I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per
meal.
2. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism & is taking
propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the
medication is effective?
a.) "I have less oily skin".
b.) "I no longer take a stool
softener".c.) "No longer feel nervous".
d.) "I continue to lose weight". Answer:
b. "No longer feel nervous".
3. A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client reports painwhen
the nurse attempts to inflate the balloon. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon.
b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter. c.)
Gently pull on the catheter to check for resistance.d.)
Instruct the client to bear down as if to void.
Answer: b. Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client
displaysdifficulty using utensils while eating mealtime. For which of the following inter
disciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a referral?
, HUMAN PHYS 42502023-2024 ATI
MEDICAL SUGERY EXAM CMS WITH
NGN.
a.) Occupational therapist.
b.) Physical therapist.
, HUMAN PHYS 42502023-2024 ATI
MEDICAL SUGERY EXAM CMS WITH
NGN.
c.) Recreational therapist.
d.) Speech therapist.
Answer: a. Occupational therapist.
5. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for colonoscopy.Which of
the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?
a.) I will need arrangements for a ride home.
b.) I should call the doctor if I feel bloated after the procedure.c.)
I plan to eat light breakfast the morning of the procedure. d.) I
can expect to have a sore throat from the breathing tube.
Answer: a. I will need arrangements for a ride home.
6. A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client who has tuberculosis. Whichof
the following personal protective equipment should the nurse wear?
a.) No breather mask.
b.) Surgical mask.
c.) Respirator mask.
d.) Venturi mask.
Answer: c.) Respirator mask.
7. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has constipation. Which of
thefollowing actions should the nurse take?
a.) Instruct the client to limit activity.
b.) Encourage a low residue diet.
c.) Provide a glass of warm water before
breakfast.d.) Offer foods high in potassium.
Answer: b. Encourage a low residue diet.
8. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been admitted with suspected
appendicitis. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority to report to the
provider?
a.) WBC count
15,000/mm3b.) Loss of
appetite.
, HUMAN PHYS 42502023-2024 ATI
MEDICAL SUGERY EXAM CMS WITH
NGN.
c.) Rigid board like abdomen.d.)
Temperature of 37.8 c.
Answer: c.) Rigid board like abdomen.
