Med-Surg ATI CME Summer Practice Assessment Questions and Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum brain natri-
uretic peptide (BNP) of 1200 pg/mL (< 100pg/mL). Which
Weight loss, dry mucous, weight loss
of the following findings should the nurse anticipate with
this client?
A client presents in the emergency department complain-
ing of palpitations and tachycardia. Blood glucose testing
reveals a level of 40 mg/dL, and the client reports no usual Hypoglycemia - associated autonomic failure
symptoms of a low glucose level. Which of the following
conditions may the client be experiencing?
nurse is caring for a group of clients diagnosed with poly-
cystic kidney disease (PKD). While teaching about ways to
slow the progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), blood pressure control
which of the following topics would be most important for
the nurse to include?
The nurse is providing care for a client who has syndrome
of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is crit-
Serum sodium 125
ically ill. Which of the following lab findings requires im-
mediate intervention?
client is being treated with chemotherapy for squamous
cell carcinomas. Which of the following methods should topical application
the nurse anticipate for this chemotherapy?
A nurse is evaluating the ettectiveness of client teaching on
managing hypoglycemic episodes. Which of the following I should eat something high and sugar and for foods with
statements by the client indicates that teaching has been that and protein
ettective?
A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume excess
(FVE) due to heart failure (HF). Which of the following Elevated B/P. , WEIGHT GAIN, pedal edema
manifestations should the nurse associate with FVE?
, Med-Surg ATI CME Summer Practice Assessment Questions and Answers
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about
brain herniation. Which of the following interventions
Hyperventilating the pt
should the nurse include as a possible treatment for brain
herniation?
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a col-
poscopy tomorrow. Which of the following statements During this seizure and biopsy may be performed
should the nurse include in the teaching?
nurse is assessing a client who has suspected acute respi-
ratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse should iden-
Dyspnea
tify that which of the following is the most common pre-
senting manifestation of ARDS?
nurse is providing education to a client who has a newly
diagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which of An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a dilation of the abdom-
the following statements should the nurse include in the inal aorta greater than 30 mm in diameter.
teaching?
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who have chronic
illnesses. Which of the following clients should the nurse Pt with cancer
identify as being at the greatest risk for sepsis?
A nurse is caring for a client who has an admitted diag-
nosis of renal calculi and medical history of hypertension
and gout. The client works 6 days of the week outside in
Drink plenty of fluids during day
temperatures between 32.2° C to 37.8° C (90° F to 100°
F). Which of the following should the nurse tell the client
to prevent a reoccurrence of renal calculi?
A nurse wants to use evidence-based practice to provide
safe and ettective wound care for a client with a rare
Posing a question
clotting disorder. Which of the following is the first step
the nurse should take?
, A nurse is teaching a client who has arrhythmogenic car-
diomyopathy about the risk for sudden cardiac death. Cardiomyopathy does not increase the likelihood of devel-
Which of the following client statements indicates to the oping hiccups. Hiccups may occur with pericarditis.
nurse an understanding of the teaching?
A nurse is preparing to administer prescribed intravenous Repeat blood serum potassium
potassium replacement supplements to a client who has Cardiac monitoring
a potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L). Which of Educate client on high potassium
the following actions should the nurse plan to include? Urine output is a least 1m/kg/hour
A nurse is caring for a chronically ill client who has very
broad hands, feet, and face. The client reports having a
Acromegaly
headache and vision disturbances. The nurse knows that
these are manifestations of which disorder?
A nurse is providing care for a client who was in a motor-
cycle crash. The client has an organ tissue donation card Adequate perfusion, maintaining body temp., low infec-
in their wallet. Which of the following interventions are tion risk, adequate
essential to maintain healthy organs?
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client admitted to
the hospital for myxedema crisis. Which of the following Med to increase B/P
interventions should the nurse anticipate?
A nurse is assisting a client with ambulation several hours
after a hip replacement. Which of the following postoper- venous thromboembolism
ative complications is the nurse trying to prevent?
A nurse is planning care for a client with complex medical
needs. Which of the following would be an example of Consult physical therapist about care
interprofessional collaboration?
A nurse is caring for a client with manifestations of status
asthmaticus. Which of the following factors play a role
Mast cells, epithelial cells , t lymphocytes
in creating circulatory surge of inflammatory cells and
cytokines in this condition?
A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum brain natri-
uretic peptide (BNP) of 1200 pg/mL (< 100pg/mL). Which
Weight loss, dry mucous, weight loss
of the following findings should the nurse anticipate with
this client?
A client presents in the emergency department complain-
ing of palpitations and tachycardia. Blood glucose testing
reveals a level of 40 mg/dL, and the client reports no usual Hypoglycemia - associated autonomic failure
symptoms of a low glucose level. Which of the following
conditions may the client be experiencing?
nurse is caring for a group of clients diagnosed with poly-
cystic kidney disease (PKD). While teaching about ways to
slow the progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), blood pressure control
which of the following topics would be most important for
the nurse to include?
The nurse is providing care for a client who has syndrome
of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is crit-
Serum sodium 125
ically ill. Which of the following lab findings requires im-
mediate intervention?
client is being treated with chemotherapy for squamous
cell carcinomas. Which of the following methods should topical application
the nurse anticipate for this chemotherapy?
A nurse is evaluating the ettectiveness of client teaching on
managing hypoglycemic episodes. Which of the following I should eat something high and sugar and for foods with
statements by the client indicates that teaching has been that and protein
ettective?
A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume excess
(FVE) due to heart failure (HF). Which of the following Elevated B/P. , WEIGHT GAIN, pedal edema
manifestations should the nurse associate with FVE?
, Med-Surg ATI CME Summer Practice Assessment Questions and Answers
A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about
brain herniation. Which of the following interventions
Hyperventilating the pt
should the nurse include as a possible treatment for brain
herniation?
A nurse is teaching a client who is scheduled for a col-
poscopy tomorrow. Which of the following statements During this seizure and biopsy may be performed
should the nurse include in the teaching?
nurse is assessing a client who has suspected acute respi-
ratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The nurse should iden-
Dyspnea
tify that which of the following is the most common pre-
senting manifestation of ARDS?
nurse is providing education to a client who has a newly
diagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which of An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a dilation of the abdom-
the following statements should the nurse include in the inal aorta greater than 30 mm in diameter.
teaching?
A nurse is caring for a group of clients who have chronic
illnesses. Which of the following clients should the nurse Pt with cancer
identify as being at the greatest risk for sepsis?
A nurse is caring for a client who has an admitted diag-
nosis of renal calculi and medical history of hypertension
and gout. The client works 6 days of the week outside in
Drink plenty of fluids during day
temperatures between 32.2° C to 37.8° C (90° F to 100°
F). Which of the following should the nurse tell the client
to prevent a reoccurrence of renal calculi?
A nurse wants to use evidence-based practice to provide
safe and ettective wound care for a client with a rare
Posing a question
clotting disorder. Which of the following is the first step
the nurse should take?
, A nurse is teaching a client who has arrhythmogenic car-
diomyopathy about the risk for sudden cardiac death. Cardiomyopathy does not increase the likelihood of devel-
Which of the following client statements indicates to the oping hiccups. Hiccups may occur with pericarditis.
nurse an understanding of the teaching?
A nurse is preparing to administer prescribed intravenous Repeat blood serum potassium
potassium replacement supplements to a client who has Cardiac monitoring
a potassium level of 2.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L). Which of Educate client on high potassium
the following actions should the nurse plan to include? Urine output is a least 1m/kg/hour
A nurse is caring for a chronically ill client who has very
broad hands, feet, and face. The client reports having a
Acromegaly
headache and vision disturbances. The nurse knows that
these are manifestations of which disorder?
A nurse is providing care for a client who was in a motor-
cycle crash. The client has an organ tissue donation card Adequate perfusion, maintaining body temp., low infec-
in their wallet. Which of the following interventions are tion risk, adequate
essential to maintain healthy organs?
A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client admitted to
the hospital for myxedema crisis. Which of the following Med to increase B/P
interventions should the nurse anticipate?
A nurse is assisting a client with ambulation several hours
after a hip replacement. Which of the following postoper- venous thromboembolism
ative complications is the nurse trying to prevent?
A nurse is planning care for a client with complex medical
needs. Which of the following would be an example of Consult physical therapist about care
interprofessional collaboration?
A nurse is caring for a client with manifestations of status
asthmaticus. Which of the following factors play a role
Mast cells, epithelial cells , t lymphocytes
in creating circulatory surge of inflammatory cells and
cytokines in this condition?
