ATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL POST-ASSESSMENT ASSIGNMENT
LATEST 2026 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
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A nurse is caring for a client who has pyelonephritis. What nursing care measures should the
nurse anticipate for this client? - Answer>>> The nurse should monitor the following:Nutritional
statusIntake and outputFluid and electrolyte balanceTemperatureOnset, quality, duration, and
severity of pain The client should increase fluid intake to 2 L/day unless contraindicated.The
nurse should anticipate administering antipyretics as needed for fever and opioid analgesics for
pain.The nurse should also provide emotional support and assist with personal hygiene. (Medical
Surgical RM Chp. 52)
The nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding the risk of hip dislocation. Describe symptoms the
client might experience with this complication - Answer>>> Acute onset of pain; client's report
of hearing a "pop"; internal rotation of the affected extremity; shortened affected
extremity.(Medical Surgical RM Chp. 60)
What physical assessment findings are seen with psoriasis? - Answer>>> Scaly patches;
Bleeding stimulated by removal of scales; Skin lesions primarily on the scalp, elbows and knees,
sacrum, and lateral areas of the extremities (psoriasis vulgaris); Pitting, crumbling nails.(Medical
Surgical RM Chp. 74)
The nurse is collecting a 24-hour urine specimen. What can be measured in the urine from this
form of collection? - Answer>>> urine collected for 24 hr is used to measure urine levels of
creatinine or urea nitrogen, sodium, chloride, calcium, catecholamines, and proteins.(Medical
Surgical RM Chp. 49)
What should the nurse expect to do for a client in hypovolemic shock? - Answer>>>
Continuously monitor airway and vital signs. Provide hemodynamic support by administration of
fluids and medications because a client who has suspected shock can be hemodynamically
unstable. Have resuscitation equipment available when transporting the client to and from
procedures.
, Describe the expected findings of right-sided heart failure. - Answer>>> Jugular vein distention
Ascending dependent edema (legs, ankles, sacrum) Abdominal distention, ascities Fatigue,
weakness Nausea and anorexia Polyuria at rest (nocturnal) Liver enlargement (hepatomegaly)
and tenderness Weight gain(Medical Surgical RM Chp. 28)
The nurse is reinforcing education about the cancer treatment option Megestrol. Which of the
following statements made by the nurse is accurate?Megestrol is used to prevent loss of appetite
in the client with cancer.Megestrol is used to increase the appetite in the client with
cancer.Megestrol is used to prevent weight loss in the client with cancer.Megestrol is safe to take
while you are pregnant as it helps the client obtain the appropriate amount of weight. -
Answer>>> megestrol is used to increase appetite in clients with cancer
The nurse is completing a morning chart review for the client who was admitted during the night
with Crohn's disease. What would be the expected lab values for this client that would be
indicative of this disease? Please provide expected normal values and indicate if the abnormals
would be decreased, elevated or unchanged. - Answer>>> H&H: decreased. Normal values:
Hgb: 12-18g/dL; Hct: 37-52%ESR: Elevated. Normal value: Men under 50 years old: less than
15 mm/hr; Men over 50 years old: less than 20 mm/hr; Women under 50 years old: less than 20
mm/hr; Women over 50 years old: less than 30 mm/hr.WBC: Elevated. Normal value: 5000-
10000mm3C-reactive protein: ElevatedPlatelets: Elevated. Normal value: 150,000-450,000
cu/mmFolic Acid and B 12: DecreasedStool for occult blood: May be positiveUA: WBCs
presentK+, Mg, Ca: Decreased Normal values: K+ 3.5-5.5mEq/L; Mg 1.3-2.1 mg/dL; Ca 9.0-10
mg/dL4(Medical Surgical RM Chp. 45)
Based on the following data, what acid-base imbalance would be noted. pH=7.32 PaCO2=58
mmHg HCO3=32 mEq/L PaO2=60 mmHg - Answer>>> Respiratory Acidosis (Medical
Surgical RM Chp. 38)
A PN is assisting the RN to prepare an adolescent client for a posterior iliac bone marrow biopsy.
What nursing actions should be included in this preparation? - Answer>>> PREPROCEDURE
NURSING ACTIONS FOR BONE MARROW BIOPSY:
●Ensure that the client has provided informed consent.
●Place the client in a prone or side-lying position to expose the iliac crest for the procedure.
LATEST 2026 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
A nurse is caring for a client who has pyelonephritis. What nursing care measures should the
nurse anticipate for this client? - Answer>>> The nurse should monitor the following:Nutritional
statusIntake and outputFluid and electrolyte balanceTemperatureOnset, quality, duration, and
severity of pain The client should increase fluid intake to 2 L/day unless contraindicated.The
nurse should anticipate administering antipyretics as needed for fever and opioid analgesics for
pain.The nurse should also provide emotional support and assist with personal hygiene. (Medical
Surgical RM Chp. 52)
The nurse is reinforcing teaching regarding the risk of hip dislocation. Describe symptoms the
client might experience with this complication - Answer>>> Acute onset of pain; client's report
of hearing a "pop"; internal rotation of the affected extremity; shortened affected
extremity.(Medical Surgical RM Chp. 60)
What physical assessment findings are seen with psoriasis? - Answer>>> Scaly patches;
Bleeding stimulated by removal of scales; Skin lesions primarily on the scalp, elbows and knees,
sacrum, and lateral areas of the extremities (psoriasis vulgaris); Pitting, crumbling nails.(Medical
Surgical RM Chp. 74)
The nurse is collecting a 24-hour urine specimen. What can be measured in the urine from this
form of collection? - Answer>>> urine collected for 24 hr is used to measure urine levels of
creatinine or urea nitrogen, sodium, chloride, calcium, catecholamines, and proteins.(Medical
Surgical RM Chp. 49)
What should the nurse expect to do for a client in hypovolemic shock? - Answer>>>
Continuously monitor airway and vital signs. Provide hemodynamic support by administration of
fluids and medications because a client who has suspected shock can be hemodynamically
unstable. Have resuscitation equipment available when transporting the client to and from
procedures.
, Describe the expected findings of right-sided heart failure. - Answer>>> Jugular vein distention
Ascending dependent edema (legs, ankles, sacrum) Abdominal distention, ascities Fatigue,
weakness Nausea and anorexia Polyuria at rest (nocturnal) Liver enlargement (hepatomegaly)
and tenderness Weight gain(Medical Surgical RM Chp. 28)
The nurse is reinforcing education about the cancer treatment option Megestrol. Which of the
following statements made by the nurse is accurate?Megestrol is used to prevent loss of appetite
in the client with cancer.Megestrol is used to increase the appetite in the client with
cancer.Megestrol is used to prevent weight loss in the client with cancer.Megestrol is safe to take
while you are pregnant as it helps the client obtain the appropriate amount of weight. -
Answer>>> megestrol is used to increase appetite in clients with cancer
The nurse is completing a morning chart review for the client who was admitted during the night
with Crohn's disease. What would be the expected lab values for this client that would be
indicative of this disease? Please provide expected normal values and indicate if the abnormals
would be decreased, elevated or unchanged. - Answer>>> H&H: decreased. Normal values:
Hgb: 12-18g/dL; Hct: 37-52%ESR: Elevated. Normal value: Men under 50 years old: less than
15 mm/hr; Men over 50 years old: less than 20 mm/hr; Women under 50 years old: less than 20
mm/hr; Women over 50 years old: less than 30 mm/hr.WBC: Elevated. Normal value: 5000-
10000mm3C-reactive protein: ElevatedPlatelets: Elevated. Normal value: 150,000-450,000
cu/mmFolic Acid and B 12: DecreasedStool for occult blood: May be positiveUA: WBCs
presentK+, Mg, Ca: Decreased Normal values: K+ 3.5-5.5mEq/L; Mg 1.3-2.1 mg/dL; Ca 9.0-10
mg/dL4(Medical Surgical RM Chp. 45)
Based on the following data, what acid-base imbalance would be noted. pH=7.32 PaCO2=58
mmHg HCO3=32 mEq/L PaO2=60 mmHg - Answer>>> Respiratory Acidosis (Medical
Surgical RM Chp. 38)
A PN is assisting the RN to prepare an adolescent client for a posterior iliac bone marrow biopsy.
What nursing actions should be included in this preparation? - Answer>>> PREPROCEDURE
NURSING ACTIONS FOR BONE MARROW BIOPSY:
●Ensure that the client has provided informed consent.
●Place the client in a prone or side-lying position to expose the iliac crest for the procedure.
