ATI Proctored Review 2022 Graded A

1. A nurse is caring for a client who had a thyroidectomy to treat hyperthyroidism caused by an adenoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Tachycardia and hypertension. B. Respiratory rate 16/min. C. Negative Chvostek’s sign. D. Laryngeal stridor and hoarseness. E. Positive Trousseau’s sign. 2. A nurse is conducting a home visit for an older adult client who has diabetes mel- litus and takes regular insulin subcutaneously before each meal. The client appears disoriented and weak and has slurred speech. Which of the following conditions should the nurse consider first when responding to these manifestations? A. Dementia A. Hypoglycemia B. Infection C. Transient ischemic attack 3. A nurse is assessing a client who has an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Which of the following findings indicates that the AAA is expanding? A. Increased BP and decreased pulse rate D. Jugular vein distention and peripheral edema B. Report of sudden, severe back pain E. Report of retrosternal chest pain radiating to the left arm 4. A nurse is caring for a client who has celiac disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse remove from the client's meal tray? 89% of exam takers got this question correct. A. Wheat toast F. Tapioca pudding G. Hard-boiled egg H. Mashed potatoes 5. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. WBC 6,000/mm^3 C. Potassium 3.0 mEq/L I. Clear, pale yellow drainage J. Report of abdominal fullness 6. A nurse is accepting a transfer from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) of a client who has had a subtotal thyroidectomy. Which of the following pieces of equip- ment should the nurse have available at the bedside for this client? A. Cardiac monitor K. Defibrillator L. Thoracotomy tray D. Tracheostomy tray 7. A nurse is caring for a client who has a hearing impairment. Which of the follow- ing actions should the nurse take when communicating with the client? A. Face the client when speaking M. Speak in a loud voice N. Use a normal rate when speaking O. Avoid hand motions 8. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client who will undergo surgery to create a temporary colostomy. The client asks the nurse about the difference be- tween colostomies and ileostomies. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? A. "A colostomy drains stool, and an ileostomy drains urine." B. "A colostomy is temporary, and an ileostomy is permanent." A. "A colostomy is from the large intestine, and an ileostomy is from the small in- testine." C. "An ileostomy requires dietary restrictions, while a colostomy does not.” 9. A nurse is providing teaching to a class about transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the teach- ing? A. A TIA can cause irreversible hemiparesis. B. A TIA can be the result of cerebral bleeding. C. A TIA can cause cerebral edema. A. A TIA can precede an ischemic stroke. 10. A nurse is assessing a client who is 85 years old. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of myocardial infarction? A. Sudden hemoptysis D. Acute diarrhea E. Frontal headache B. Acute confusion