ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM
RETAKE WITH NGN Latest Update 2023-2024
(ACTUAL EXAM)
a nurse is assessing a client who is 12 hr postoperative following colon resection.
which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon?
- correct answer -HGB 8.2
a nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. which of the following
medications should the nurse plan to administer?
- correct answer -desmopressin
a nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofen
several times daily for 3 years. which of the following tests should the nurse
monitor?
- correct answer -stool for occult blood
a nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client. which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer -initiate airborne precautions
a nurse is contacting the provider of a client who has cancer and is experiencing
breakthrough pain. which of the following prescriptions should the nurse
anticipate?
- correct answer -transmucosal fentanyl
a nurse is admitting a client who reports chest pain and has been placed on a tele
monitor. which of the following should the nurse analyze to determine whether the
client is experiencing a MI?
- correct answer -ST segment
a nurse is teaching a client who has ovarian cancer about skin care following
radiation treatment. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- correct answer -pat the skin on the radiation site to dry it
,a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. the nurse
observes that the client has bounding peripheral pulses, hypertension, and
distended jugular veins. the nurse should anticipate administering which of the
following prescribed medications?
- correct answer -furosemide
a nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate IV for the
treatment of hypomagnesemia. which of the following findings indicates
effectiveness of the medication? - correct answer -apical pulse 82
a nurse is preparing a client for lumbar puncture. which of the following images
indicates the position the nurse should assist the client into for this procedure? -
correct answer -exhibit c.
picture shows pt lying in side-lying position
a nurse is reviewing ABG results:
pH 42, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3 21
the nurse should recognize that these findings are an indication of which of the
following conditions? - correct answer -compensated respiratory alkalosis
a nurse is preparing to administer daily meds to a client who is undergoing a
procedure at 1000 that requires contrast dye. which of the following routine
medications to give at 0800 should the nurse withhold? - correct answer -
metformin
a nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing seizures secondary to
meningitis. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan of care? - correct answer -have suction equipment at the bedside
& dim the overhead lights
a nurse is caring for a client who has a pressure ulcer with necrotic tissue and
requires wet-to-damp dressing changes. which of the following types of
debridement should the nurse include in the plan of care? - correct answer -
mechanical
a nurse is caring for a female client who has toxic shock syndrome. which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - correct answer -generalized rash
, a nurse is preparing to administer a medication for a client through a non-tunneled
percutaneous central catheter. which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - correct answer -flush the catheter with 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride
a nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with nausea, vomiting, and a
possible bowel obstruction. an NG tube is placed and set to low intermittent
suction. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? -
correct answer -the client's abdomen becomes distended and firm
a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has diabetes insipidus.
which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - correct answer -urine
specific gravity of 1.001
a nurse is caring for a client who has hyperthyroidism and develops thyroid storm.
which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client regarding
management of thyroid storm? - correct answer -you will need a cooling blanket to
lower your body temperature
a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. the nurse
should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory values? - correct
answer -uric acid
a nurse is preparing to administer peritoneal dialysis to a client. which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer -hang the drainage bag
over the client's abdomen
a nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has deep partial-
thickness burns over 30% of his body, including his upper chest and abdomen.
which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - correct answer -ok so both
the quizlets say insert 18 gauge catheter
but i would say
check the client's mouth for black particles
a nurse is presenting an in-service program about Parkinson's disease. which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer -
PD results from a decreased amount of dopamine in the client's brain
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?
- correct answer -elevate the head of bed between 25 to 30 degrees
RETAKE WITH NGN Latest Update 2023-2024
(ACTUAL EXAM)
a nurse is assessing a client who is 12 hr postoperative following colon resection.
which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon?
- correct answer -HGB 8.2
a nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. which of the following
medications should the nurse plan to administer?
- correct answer -desmopressin
a nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofen
several times daily for 3 years. which of the following tests should the nurse
monitor?
- correct answer -stool for occult blood
a nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client. which of the following
actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer -initiate airborne precautions
a nurse is contacting the provider of a client who has cancer and is experiencing
breakthrough pain. which of the following prescriptions should the nurse
anticipate?
- correct answer -transmucosal fentanyl
a nurse is admitting a client who reports chest pain and has been placed on a tele
monitor. which of the following should the nurse analyze to determine whether the
client is experiencing a MI?
- correct answer -ST segment
a nurse is teaching a client who has ovarian cancer about skin care following
radiation treatment. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
- correct answer -pat the skin on the radiation site to dry it
,a nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. the nurse
observes that the client has bounding peripheral pulses, hypertension, and
distended jugular veins. the nurse should anticipate administering which of the
following prescribed medications?
- correct answer -furosemide
a nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate IV for the
treatment of hypomagnesemia. which of the following findings indicates
effectiveness of the medication? - correct answer -apical pulse 82
a nurse is preparing a client for lumbar puncture. which of the following images
indicates the position the nurse should assist the client into for this procedure? -
correct answer -exhibit c.
picture shows pt lying in side-lying position
a nurse is reviewing ABG results:
pH 42, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3 21
the nurse should recognize that these findings are an indication of which of the
following conditions? - correct answer -compensated respiratory alkalosis
a nurse is preparing to administer daily meds to a client who is undergoing a
procedure at 1000 that requires contrast dye. which of the following routine
medications to give at 0800 should the nurse withhold? - correct answer -
metformin
a nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing seizures secondary to
meningitis. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
plan of care? - correct answer -have suction equipment at the bedside
& dim the overhead lights
a nurse is caring for a client who has a pressure ulcer with necrotic tissue and
requires wet-to-damp dressing changes. which of the following types of
debridement should the nurse include in the plan of care? - correct answer -
mechanical
a nurse is caring for a female client who has toxic shock syndrome. which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - correct answer -generalized rash
, a nurse is preparing to administer a medication for a client through a non-tunneled
percutaneous central catheter. which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - correct answer -flush the catheter with 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride
a nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with nausea, vomiting, and a
possible bowel obstruction. an NG tube is placed and set to low intermittent
suction. which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? -
correct answer -the client's abdomen becomes distended and firm
a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has diabetes insipidus.
which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - correct answer -urine
specific gravity of 1.001
a nurse is caring for a client who has hyperthyroidism and develops thyroid storm.
which of the following instructions should the nurse give to the client regarding
management of thyroid storm? - correct answer -you will need a cooling blanket to
lower your body temperature
a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute gout. the nurse
should expect an increase in which of the following laboratory values? - correct
answer -uric acid
a nurse is preparing to administer peritoneal dialysis to a client. which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer -hang the drainage bag
over the client's abdomen
a nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has deep partial-
thickness burns over 30% of his body, including his upper chest and abdomen.
which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? - correct answer -ok so both
the quizlets say insert 18 gauge catheter
but i would say
check the client's mouth for black particles
a nurse is presenting an in-service program about Parkinson's disease. which of the
following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? - correct answer -
PD results from a decreased amount of dopamine in the client's brain
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?
- correct answer -elevate the head of bed between 25 to 30 degrees
