ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED
Question 1: A nurse is collecting data from a client who has
hyperthyroidism and is taking propylthiouracil. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates the medication is
effective?
A. "I no longer feel nervous."
B. "I no longer take a stool softener."
C. "I have less oily skin."
D. "I continue to lose weight."
Answer:
A. "I no longer feel nervous."
Question 2: A nurse is caring for a young adult client who has
testicular cancer and expresses concern about their sexual
function following an orchiectomy of the involved testicle. Which of
the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "I'm sure any partner will understand that you have no control over
this."
B. "There are other ways to express intimacy besides intercourse."
C. "You should focus on recovering from your cancer right now."
D. "The removal of a single testicle will not prevent you from having
an erection."
Answer:
D. "The removal of a single testicle will not prevent you from having an
erection."
,Question 3: A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving
radiation therapy to treat throat cancer and reports a change in the
taste of food. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
A. Offer artificial saliva frequently.
B. Add honey to sweeten fruit smoothies.
C. Heat food before serving.
D. Provide three large meals daily.
Answer:
C. Heat food before serving.
Question 4: A nurse working the night shift is caring for an older
adult client who has dementia and is at risk for falls. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Raise all four side rails while the client is in bed.
B. Apply a motion sensor mat to the client's bed.
C. Leave the television on in the client's room.
D. Move the overbed table away from the bed.
Answer:
B. Apply a motion sensor mat to the client's bed.
Question 5: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about
increasing her intake of fiber. Which of the following foods should
the nurse encourage the client to eat?
A. Cheese
B. Pears
C. Yogurt
, D. Eggs
Answer:
B. Pears
Question 6: A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and
reports persistent nausea and vomiting for 2 days. Which of the
following laboratory values should the nurse report to the
provider?
A. Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
B. Lithium 0.9 mEq/L
C. BUN 12 mg/dL
D. Sodium 132 mEq/L
Answer:
D. Sodium 132 mEq/L
Question 7: A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has a
WBC count of 4,000/mm3. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide.
B. Instruct the client to use a disposable razor to shave.
C. Decrease the client's protein intake.
D. Encourage the client to eat unpasteurized dairy products.
Answer:
A. Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide.
Question 8: A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming
from the bathroom. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
, A. Activate the fire alarm system.
B. Use a fire extinguisher at the source of the smoke.
C. Assist the client to a nearby common area.
D. Close the doors to the room and to the bathroom.
Answer:
C. Assist the client to a nearby common area.
Question 9: A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client
who reports difficulty eating due to chronic arthritis. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Apply foam handles to the client's eating utensils.
B. Obtain a referral for physical therapy.
C. Have an assistive personnel feed the client.
D. Ask the provider for a prescription for a pureed diet.
Answer:
A. Apply foam handles to the client's eating utensils.
Question 10: A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client
who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort with
activity. Which of the following medications should the nurse
instruct the client to avoid taking within 24 hr of using
nitroglycerin?
A. Atorvastatin
B. Metformin
C. Sildenafil
D. Omeprazole
Answer:
C. Sildenafil
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS
LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED
Question 1: A nurse is collecting data from a client who has
hyperthyroidism and is taking propylthiouracil. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates the medication is
effective?
A. "I no longer feel nervous."
B. "I no longer take a stool softener."
C. "I have less oily skin."
D. "I continue to lose weight."
Answer:
A. "I no longer feel nervous."
Question 2: A nurse is caring for a young adult client who has
testicular cancer and expresses concern about their sexual
function following an orchiectomy of the involved testicle. Which of
the following responses should the nurse make?
A. "I'm sure any partner will understand that you have no control over
this."
B. "There are other ways to express intimacy besides intercourse."
C. "You should focus on recovering from your cancer right now."
D. "The removal of a single testicle will not prevent you from having
an erection."
Answer:
D. "The removal of a single testicle will not prevent you from having an
erection."
,Question 3: A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving
radiation therapy to treat throat cancer and reports a change in the
taste of food. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan of care?
A. Offer artificial saliva frequently.
B. Add honey to sweeten fruit smoothies.
C. Heat food before serving.
D. Provide three large meals daily.
Answer:
C. Heat food before serving.
Question 4: A nurse working the night shift is caring for an older
adult client who has dementia and is at risk for falls. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Raise all four side rails while the client is in bed.
B. Apply a motion sensor mat to the client's bed.
C. Leave the television on in the client's room.
D. Move the overbed table away from the bed.
Answer:
B. Apply a motion sensor mat to the client's bed.
Question 5: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about
increasing her intake of fiber. Which of the following foods should
the nurse encourage the client to eat?
A. Cheese
B. Pears
C. Yogurt
, D. Eggs
Answer:
B. Pears
Question 6: A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and
reports persistent nausea and vomiting for 2 days. Which of the
following laboratory values should the nurse report to the
provider?
A. Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
B. Lithium 0.9 mEq/L
C. BUN 12 mg/dL
D. Sodium 132 mEq/L
Answer:
D. Sodium 132 mEq/L
Question 7: A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has a
WBC count of 4,000/mm3. Which of the following actions should
the nurse take?
A. Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide.
B. Instruct the client to use a disposable razor to shave.
C. Decrease the client's protein intake.
D. Encourage the client to eat unpasteurized dairy products.
Answer:
A. Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide.
Question 8: A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming
from the bathroom. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?
, A. Activate the fire alarm system.
B. Use a fire extinguisher at the source of the smoke.
C. Assist the client to a nearby common area.
D. Close the doors to the room and to the bathroom.
Answer:
C. Assist the client to a nearby common area.
Question 9: A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client
who reports difficulty eating due to chronic arthritis. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Apply foam handles to the client's eating utensils.
B. Obtain a referral for physical therapy.
C. Have an assistive personnel feed the client.
D. Ask the provider for a prescription for a pureed diet.
Answer:
A. Apply foam handles to the client's eating utensils.
Question 10: A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client
who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort with
activity. Which of the following medications should the nurse
instruct the client to avoid taking within 24 hr of using
nitroglycerin?
A. Atorvastatin
B. Metformin
C. Sildenafil
D. Omeprazole
Answer:
C. Sildenafil
