ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving enteral nutrition. Which of the following
interventions by the nurse will prevent aspiration? a. Check the gastric pH following bolus
feedings (for verifying placement)
b. Place the client in supine position before initiating feedings (No; 30 degree)
c. Instruct the client to perform the Valsalva maneuver after feedings (no) d. Measure residual
volume prior to bolus feedings - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Measure residual volume prior
to bolus feedings
Client has a pressure ulcer. Which indicates wound healing?
a. Light yellow exudate (Seropurulent)
b. Wound tissue firm to palpation (firm, not healing yet) stage 1.
c. Dry brown eschar (dead skin?)
d. Dark red granulation tissue - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Dark red granulation tissue
Client, who is 6 hr postoperative following application of an external fixator for a tibial fracture.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse.
b. Maintain the affected extremity in a dependent position (ELEVATE)
c. Wrap sterile gauze on the shart point of the pins (NOPE 8-12HRS)
d. Adjust the clamps on the fixator flame (NEVER, MD DOES THIS) - CORRECT ANSWERS
a. Palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse.
A nurse is preparing an in-service presentation about the use of automated external
defibrillators (AEDs). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. "Perform CPR while the AED is analyzing"-cannot due b/c analysis will be wrong
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b. "Position the client on a flat surface"
c. "Set the AED to 80 joules" (should be 200 joules)
d. "Use an AED for a client who has A-fib" (AED is for V-fib & V-tach) - CORRECT
ANSWERS b. "Position the client on a flat surface"
Serum sodium level of 120 mEq/L. Which of the followings findings should the nurse expect?
a. Hyperreflexia - Decreased DTRs
b. Decreased bowel sounds - increased motility, ab cramping, and nausea.
c. Confusion
d. Increased central venous pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Confusion
Patient taking isoniazid and rifampin, which statement shows they understand?
a. "I will be finished with this medication regimen in 3 months" -9 months
b. "I should check the whites of my eyes while taking these medications"
c. "I should take my mediation with an antacid if it upsets my stomach" (Taking antacid would
decrease effectiveness of the medication so it is not advised or SHOULD not take it during
treatment)
d. "I will no longer be infectious after two consecutive negative sputum specimens" (THREE) -
CORRECT ANSWERS b. "I should check the whites of my eyes while taking these
medications"
Patient who is in septic shock. Which lab findings indicate the patient is developing "multiple
organ dysfunction syndrome"? a. Arterial hypoxemia (low / no oxygen manifestation of MODS)
b. Decreased liver enzymes- Increased
c. Decreased BUN - Increased d. Hypoglycemia - body response = increase to save body -
CORRECT ANSWERS a. Arterial hypoxemia (low / no oxygen manifestation of MODS)
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A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory values and notes a potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Hyperactive bowel sounds (Hypoactive)
b. Increased blood pressure (Hypotension)
c. Irregular pulse
d. Exaggerated reflexes (CM of Hyperkalemia) - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Irregular pulse
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a seizure
disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Teach assistive personnel how to apply restraints --> do not attempt to restrain the client
b. Keep the side rails in a down position → a) side- rails up with padding to prevent injury
c. Keep a padded tongue blade at the client's bedside → do not use padded tongue blades.
d. Maintain peripheral IV access. - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Maintain peripheral IV
access.
A nurse is collecting a medical history from an older adult client who has hypertension and new
prescription of nadolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? a. cataracts
b. GERD
c. Asthma
d. Hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Asthma
A nurse is preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a client who had an ischemic stroke.
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?
1. Start the therapy within 8 hrs. (within 6 hrs.)
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2.Insert an indwelling urinary catheter after therapy begins 3.Monitor blood pressure every 30
minutes during infusion.
4.Elevate the head of the bed between 25 and 30 degrees - CORRECT ANSWERS
4.Elevate the head of the bed between 25 and 30 degrees
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
1.Place hands on the upper abdomen during inhalation.
2. Exhale slowly through pursed lips.
3.Hold breath about 3 to 5 seconds before exhaling. (ATI page 138)
4.Position the mouthpiece 2.5 cm (1 in) from the mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS 3.Hold
breath about 3 to 5 seconds before exhaling. (ATI page 138)
A nurse is assessing a client who is 12 hr. postoperative following a colon resection. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon?
1.Heart rate 90/mm
2.Hgb 8.2 g/dL
3.Gastric ph of 3.0
4.Absent bowel sounds - CORRECT ANSWERS 4.Absent bowel sounds
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications
should the nurse plan to administer?
1.Regular Insulin
2.Furosemide
3.Desmopressin
4.Lithium Carbonate - CORRECT ANSWERS 3.Desmopressin
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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving enteral nutrition. Which of the following
interventions by the nurse will prevent aspiration? a. Check the gastric pH following bolus
feedings (for verifying placement)
b. Place the client in supine position before initiating feedings (No; 30 degree)
c. Instruct the client to perform the Valsalva maneuver after feedings (no) d. Measure residual
volume prior to bolus feedings - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Measure residual volume prior
to bolus feedings
Client has a pressure ulcer. Which indicates wound healing?
a. Light yellow exudate (Seropurulent)
b. Wound tissue firm to palpation (firm, not healing yet) stage 1.
c. Dry brown eschar (dead skin?)
d. Dark red granulation tissue - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Dark red granulation tissue
Client, who is 6 hr postoperative following application of an external fixator for a tibial fracture.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse.
b. Maintain the affected extremity in a dependent position (ELEVATE)
c. Wrap sterile gauze on the shart point of the pins (NOPE 8-12HRS)
d. Adjust the clamps on the fixator flame (NEVER, MD DOES THIS) - CORRECT ANSWERS
a. Palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse.
A nurse is preparing an in-service presentation about the use of automated external
defibrillators (AEDs). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. "Perform CPR while the AED is analyzing"-cannot due b/c analysis will be wrong
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b. "Position the client on a flat surface"
c. "Set the AED to 80 joules" (should be 200 joules)
d. "Use an AED for a client who has A-fib" (AED is for V-fib & V-tach) - CORRECT
ANSWERS b. "Position the client on a flat surface"
Serum sodium level of 120 mEq/L. Which of the followings findings should the nurse expect?
a. Hyperreflexia - Decreased DTRs
b. Decreased bowel sounds - increased motility, ab cramping, and nausea.
c. Confusion
d. Increased central venous pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Confusion
Patient taking isoniazid and rifampin, which statement shows they understand?
a. "I will be finished with this medication regimen in 3 months" -9 months
b. "I should check the whites of my eyes while taking these medications"
c. "I should take my mediation with an antacid if it upsets my stomach" (Taking antacid would
decrease effectiveness of the medication so it is not advised or SHOULD not take it during
treatment)
d. "I will no longer be infectious after two consecutive negative sputum specimens" (THREE) -
CORRECT ANSWERS b. "I should check the whites of my eyes while taking these
medications"
Patient who is in septic shock. Which lab findings indicate the patient is developing "multiple
organ dysfunction syndrome"? a. Arterial hypoxemia (low / no oxygen manifestation of MODS)
b. Decreased liver enzymes- Increased
c. Decreased BUN - Increased d. Hypoglycemia - body response = increase to save body -
CORRECT ANSWERS a. Arterial hypoxemia (low / no oxygen manifestation of MODS)
,ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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GRADED TO SCORE A+ FOR SUCCESS
A nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory values and notes a potassium level of 2.8 mEq/L.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Hyperactive bowel sounds (Hypoactive)
b. Increased blood pressure (Hypotension)
c. Irregular pulse
d. Exaggerated reflexes (CM of Hyperkalemia) - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Irregular pulse
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a seizure
disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Teach assistive personnel how to apply restraints --> do not attempt to restrain the client
b. Keep the side rails in a down position → a) side- rails up with padding to prevent injury
c. Keep a padded tongue blade at the client's bedside → do not use padded tongue blades.
d. Maintain peripheral IV access. - CORRECT ANSWERS d. Maintain peripheral IV
access.
A nurse is collecting a medical history from an older adult client who has hypertension and new
prescription of nadolol. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? a. cataracts
b. GERD
c. Asthma
d. Hypothyroidism - CORRECT ANSWERS c. Asthma
A nurse is preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a client who had an ischemic stroke.
Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?
1. Start the therapy within 8 hrs. (within 6 hrs.)
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2.Insert an indwelling urinary catheter after therapy begins 3.Monitor blood pressure every 30
minutes during infusion.
4.Elevate the head of the bed between 25 and 30 degrees - CORRECT ANSWERS
4.Elevate the head of the bed between 25 and 30 degrees
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
1.Place hands on the upper abdomen during inhalation.
2. Exhale slowly through pursed lips.
3.Hold breath about 3 to 5 seconds before exhaling. (ATI page 138)
4.Position the mouthpiece 2.5 cm (1 in) from the mouth - CORRECT ANSWERS 3.Hold
breath about 3 to 5 seconds before exhaling. (ATI page 138)
A nurse is assessing a client who is 12 hr. postoperative following a colon resection. Which of
the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon?
1.Heart rate 90/mm
2.Hgb 8.2 g/dL
3.Gastric ph of 3.0
4.Absent bowel sounds - CORRECT ANSWERS 4.Absent bowel sounds
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications
should the nurse plan to administer?
1.Regular Insulin
2.Furosemide
3.Desmopressin
4.Lithium Carbonate - CORRECT ANSWERS 3.Desmopressin
