MED SURG 2 ATI BOOK FINAL EXAM
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,A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of D. Such as hanging off of the bed. This can alleviate swelling and discomfort of
severe peripheral arterial disease. Which should the nurse the legs
include?
a. Wear tightly fitting insulated socks with shoes when
going outside
b. elevate both legs above heart when resting
c. apply a heating pad to both legs for comfort
d. place both legs in dependent position while sleeping
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription A, B
for clopidogrel. Select all that the nurse should include.
a. avoid consumption of grapefruit
b. monitor black and tarry stools
c. take this when you have pain
d. schedule weekly PT test
e. Limit food sources containing vit. K while taking this
A nurse is caring for a client who has a DVT and has been C. warfarin depresses synthesis of clotting factors but does not have an effect on
taking heparin for a week. Two days ago, the provider clotting factors that are present. It takes 3-4 days for the clotting factors that are
also prescribed warfarin. The client asks the nurse about present to decay and for the therapeutic effects of warfarin to occur.
receiving both at the same time. What should the nurse
say?
a. I will remind your provider that you are already
receiving heparin
b. your lab findings indicate that 2 anticoagulants are
needed
c. it takes 3-4 days for the therapeutic effects of warfarin,
and then heparin can be discontinued
d. only one of these medications are being given to treat
your DVT
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a client who a, b, e
reports night sweats and fatigue. He states he had a
cough along with nausea and diarrhea. His temperature is
38.1 C orally. The client is afraid he has HIV. Which action
should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
a. perform a physical assessment
b. determine when s/s began
c. teach the client about HIV transmission
d. draw blood for HIV testing
e. obtain a sexual history
, a nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of having a, b
HIV. The nurse should identify that which of the following
DX tests and lab values are used to confirm HIV
infection? Select all that apply.
a. western blot
b. Indirect immunofluorescence assay
c. CD4+ T-lymphocyte count
d. HIV RNA quantification test
e. CSF analysis
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has stage 3 D, no raw fruits/veggies
HIV disease. Which of the following statements by the
client should indicate to the nurse an understanding of
the teaching?
a. I will wear gloves while changing the kitty litter
b. I will rinse raw fruits with water before eating them
c. I will wear a mask when around family members who
are ill
d. I will cook vegetables before eating them
A nurse is assessing a client for HIV. Which are risk A, D, E
factors? Select all that apply.
a. perinatal exposure
b. pregnancy
c. monogamous sex partner
d. older woman adult
e. occupational exposure
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has stage 2 D. high protein and high calorie is the best way to gain weight and maintain health
HIV and is having difficulty maintaining a normal weight.
Which of the following statements by the client should
indicate to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
a. I will choose to diet high in fat to help gain weight
b. I will be sure to eat 3 large meals a day
c. I will drink up to 1 liter of fluid a day
d. I will add high-protein foods to my diet
Which instruction should the nurse discuss with the client 3. Raynaud's phenomenon is a form of intermittent arteriolar vasoconstriction that
diagnosed with Raynaud's phenomenon? results in coldness, pain, and pallor of fingertips or toes; therefore, the client
1.Explain exacerbations will not occur in the summer. should keep warm to prevent vasoconstriction of the extremities.
2. Use nicotine gum to help quit smoking.
3.Wear extra-warm clothing during cold exposure.
4.Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
The nurse is teaching the client with peripheral vascular 2.Shoes must be comfortable to prevent blisters or ulcerations of the feet.
disease. Which interventions should the nurse discuss
with the client? Select all that apply. 4.Moisture between the toes increases fungal growth, leading to skin breakdown.
1.Wash your feet in antimicrobial soap.
2.Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes
3.Cut your toenails in an arch.
4.Keep the area between the toes dry.
5.Use a heating pad when feet are cold.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL SURGICAL
NURSING STUDY GUIDE 2026 | GRADED
A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
,A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of D. Such as hanging off of the bed. This can alleviate swelling and discomfort of
severe peripheral arterial disease. Which should the nurse the legs
include?
a. Wear tightly fitting insulated socks with shoes when
going outside
b. elevate both legs above heart when resting
c. apply a heating pad to both legs for comfort
d. place both legs in dependent position while sleeping
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription A, B
for clopidogrel. Select all that the nurse should include.
a. avoid consumption of grapefruit
b. monitor black and tarry stools
c. take this when you have pain
d. schedule weekly PT test
e. Limit food sources containing vit. K while taking this
A nurse is caring for a client who has a DVT and has been C. warfarin depresses synthesis of clotting factors but does not have an effect on
taking heparin for a week. Two days ago, the provider clotting factors that are present. It takes 3-4 days for the clotting factors that are
also prescribed warfarin. The client asks the nurse about present to decay and for the therapeutic effects of warfarin to occur.
receiving both at the same time. What should the nurse
say?
a. I will remind your provider that you are already
receiving heparin
b. your lab findings indicate that 2 anticoagulants are
needed
c. it takes 3-4 days for the therapeutic effects of warfarin,
and then heparin can be discontinued
d. only one of these medications are being given to treat
your DVT
A nurse in an outpatient clinic is assessing a client who a, b, e
reports night sweats and fatigue. He states he had a
cough along with nausea and diarrhea. His temperature is
38.1 C orally. The client is afraid he has HIV. Which action
should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
a. perform a physical assessment
b. determine when s/s began
c. teach the client about HIV transmission
d. draw blood for HIV testing
e. obtain a sexual history
, a nurse is caring for a client who is suspected of having a, b
HIV. The nurse should identify that which of the following
DX tests and lab values are used to confirm HIV
infection? Select all that apply.
a. western blot
b. Indirect immunofluorescence assay
c. CD4+ T-lymphocyte count
d. HIV RNA quantification test
e. CSF analysis
a nurse is providing teaching for a client who has stage 3 D, no raw fruits/veggies
HIV disease. Which of the following statements by the
client should indicate to the nurse an understanding of
the teaching?
a. I will wear gloves while changing the kitty litter
b. I will rinse raw fruits with water before eating them
c. I will wear a mask when around family members who
are ill
d. I will cook vegetables before eating them
A nurse is assessing a client for HIV. Which are risk A, D, E
factors? Select all that apply.
a. perinatal exposure
b. pregnancy
c. monogamous sex partner
d. older woman adult
e. occupational exposure
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has stage 2 D. high protein and high calorie is the best way to gain weight and maintain health
HIV and is having difficulty maintaining a normal weight.
Which of the following statements by the client should
indicate to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
a. I will choose to diet high in fat to help gain weight
b. I will be sure to eat 3 large meals a day
c. I will drink up to 1 liter of fluid a day
d. I will add high-protein foods to my diet
Which instruction should the nurse discuss with the client 3. Raynaud's phenomenon is a form of intermittent arteriolar vasoconstriction that
diagnosed with Raynaud's phenomenon? results in coldness, pain, and pallor of fingertips or toes; therefore, the client
1.Explain exacerbations will not occur in the summer. should keep warm to prevent vasoconstriction of the extremities.
2. Use nicotine gum to help quit smoking.
3.Wear extra-warm clothing during cold exposure.
4.Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
The nurse is teaching the client with peripheral vascular 2.Shoes must be comfortable to prevent blisters or ulcerations of the feet.
disease. Which interventions should the nurse discuss
with the client? Select all that apply. 4.Moisture between the toes increases fungal growth, leading to skin breakdown.
1.Wash your feet in antimicrobial soap.
2.Wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes
3.Cut your toenails in an arch.
4.Keep the area between the toes dry.
5.Use a heating pad when feet are cold.
