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ATI MEDSURG EXAM QUESTIONS AND WELL
EXPLAINED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR
Question: a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is scheduled for a CT scan
with an IV contrast agent which of the following laboratory funding should the nurse report to
the provider prior to the procedure - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔creatinine 1.9mg/dl
Question: a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has partial hearing loss
which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔face the client while speaking
Question: a nurse enters the room of a client who's transfusion of packed rbc's was initiated 15
minutes ago by the RN the client reports dyspnea and urticaria after stopping the infusion which
of the following actions should the nurse take next - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔take the clients vital
signs
Question: a nurse is caring for a client who has meningococcal pneumonia which of the
following personal protective equipment should the nurse use - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔mask
Question: a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has MRSA infection and is
on contact isolation precaution which of the following actions - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔designated stethoscope in the room
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Question: a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy the client mentions that
they have a loss of appetite because of sores and their mouth and that food no longer taste
good which of the following suggestions to the client should the nurse make - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔eat small portions several times a day
Question: a nurse's reinforcing teaching with the client who has asthma which of the following
clients statements indicates an understanding of the use of budesonide and albuterol inhaler -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔I never forget to rinse my mouth
between office visits arrow record the times I use Albuterol
I use my albuterol before swimming
Question: a nurse is preparing to suction a client who has a tracheostomy which of the
following actions should the nurse take first - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ventilate the client to 100%
with oxygen
Question: a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for
a nystatin suspension for oral candidiasis which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔instruct the client to switch the medication in their
mouth
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Question: hey nurse is caring for a client who has a history of breast cancer the client asks
nurse about birth control which of the following methods of birth control is contradicted for this
client - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔combination oral contraceptive
Question: a nurse is caring for a client who had a acute ischemic stroke 1 day ago which of the
following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk for aspiration - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔allow 30 minute rest before meals
Question: a nurse's reinforcing teaching with a client who has gonorrhea which of the following
information should the nurse include - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔you are at risk for infertility with
this infection regardless treatment
Question: a nurse is caring for a client who has MRSA infection in a surgical wound which of the
following information should the nurse plan to share with visitors - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔visitors must put on gown and gloves before entering
Question: a nurse caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing which of the following
actions should the nurse implement to prevent aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔give the client
liquids with increased viscosity
Question: a nurse is caring for a client who has an area indicating potential breakdown over the
sacrum which of the following should the nurse take - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔minimize the time
the head of the bed is elevated
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Question: a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has COPD and is dyspneic
which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔encourage abdominal breathing
Question: Alexis reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who is post-operative following
a right hip arthroplasty which of the following statements should the nurse make - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔avoid bending at your hips more than 90°
Question: her nurses reinforcing teaching about home care with a client who had a knee
arthroplasty which of the following factors should the nurse identify as an indication that a
barrier to learning might be present - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔the client stops the nurse to ask for
pain medication
Question: a nurse is reinforcing with a client who has systemic lupus and is to begin taking
methylprednisolone orally which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔limit contact with large groups pf people
Question: a nurse is assisting in the plan of care regarding bowel retraining for a client who has
a cervical spinal cord injury which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to
implement first - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔determine the clients daily elimination habits
Question: a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an epidural infusion which
of the following findings should the nurse recognize as the priority - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔dyspnea
ATI MEDSURG EXAM QUESTIONS AND WELL
EXPLAINED ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR
Question: a nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is scheduled for a CT scan
with an IV contrast agent which of the following laboratory funding should the nurse report to
the provider prior to the procedure - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔creatinine 1.9mg/dl
Question: a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has partial hearing loss
which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔face the client while speaking
Question: a nurse enters the room of a client who's transfusion of packed rbc's was initiated 15
minutes ago by the RN the client reports dyspnea and urticaria after stopping the infusion which
of the following actions should the nurse take next - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔take the clients vital
signs
Question: a nurse is caring for a client who has meningococcal pneumonia which of the
following personal protective equipment should the nurse use - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔mask
Question: a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has MRSA infection and is
on contact isolation precaution which of the following actions - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔designated stethoscope in the room
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Question: a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy the client mentions that
they have a loss of appetite because of sores and their mouth and that food no longer taste
good which of the following suggestions to the client should the nurse make - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔eat small portions several times a day
Question: a nurse's reinforcing teaching with the client who has asthma which of the following
clients statements indicates an understanding of the use of budesonide and albuterol inhaler -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔I never forget to rinse my mouth
between office visits arrow record the times I use Albuterol
I use my albuterol before swimming
Question: a nurse is preparing to suction a client who has a tracheostomy which of the
following actions should the nurse take first - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔ventilate the client to 100%
with oxygen
Question: a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a new prescription for
a nystatin suspension for oral candidiasis which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔instruct the client to switch the medication in their
mouth
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Question: hey nurse is caring for a client who has a history of breast cancer the client asks
nurse about birth control which of the following methods of birth control is contradicted for this
client - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔combination oral contraceptive
Question: a nurse is caring for a client who had a acute ischemic stroke 1 day ago which of the
following actions should the nurse take to reduce the risk for aspiration - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔allow 30 minute rest before meals
Question: a nurse's reinforcing teaching with a client who has gonorrhea which of the following
information should the nurse include - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔you are at risk for infertility with
this infection regardless treatment
Question: a nurse is caring for a client who has MRSA infection in a surgical wound which of the
following information should the nurse plan to share with visitors - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔visitors must put on gown and gloves before entering
Question: a nurse caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing which of the following
actions should the nurse implement to prevent aspiration - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔give the client
liquids with increased viscosity
Question: a nurse is caring for a client who has an area indicating potential breakdown over the
sacrum which of the following should the nurse take - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔minimize the time
the head of the bed is elevated
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Question: a nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has COPD and is dyspneic
which of the following intervention should the nurse include in the plan - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔encourage abdominal breathing
Question: Alexis reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who is post-operative following
a right hip arthroplasty which of the following statements should the nurse make - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔avoid bending at your hips more than 90°
Question: her nurses reinforcing teaching about home care with a client who had a knee
arthroplasty which of the following factors should the nurse identify as an indication that a
barrier to learning might be present - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔the client stops the nurse to ask for
pain medication
Question: a nurse is reinforcing with a client who has systemic lupus and is to begin taking
methylprednisolone orally which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔limit contact with large groups pf people
Question: a nurse is assisting in the plan of care regarding bowel retraining for a client who has
a cervical spinal cord injury which of the following interventions should the nurse plan to
implement first - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔determine the clients daily elimination habits
Question: a nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an epidural infusion which
of the following findings should the nurse recognize as the priority - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔dyspnea
