ATI Med-Surg Proctored Exam Review Question & Answer 2023 Solution

ATI Med-Surg Proctored Exam Review Question & Answer 2023 Solution Respiratory Alkalosis S/S - CORRECT ANSWER - lethargy -lightheadedness -confusion -tachycardia -dysrhythmias related to hypokalemia -nausea -vomiting -epigastric pain -numbness and tingling of the extremities -hyperventilation (tachypnea) A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is at risk for Osteoporosis. Which intervention should the nurse include to prevent bone loss? - CORRECT ANSWER - Encourage weight bearing exercises (such as walking because it can help maintain bone mass by reducing bone demineralization, thus helping to prevent osteoporosis.) A nurse is caring for a client who has meningococcal pneumonia. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse use? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mask (this disease requires droplet precautions) A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking insulin Glargine. What information should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER - This type of insulin should be given at the same time every day. (It is released over a 24hr period) A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing complications of peripheral vascular disease. What statement by the client indicates that they are adhering to the nurse's instructions? - CORRECT ANSWER - "I don't cross my legs anymore". A nurse is caring for a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in a surgical wound. What information should the nurse plan to share with visitors? - CORRECT ANSWER - Visitors must don a gown & gloves prior to entering the client's room. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. What should the client report to the provider? - CORRECT ANSWER - Onset of nausea A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has hearing loss. What action should the nurse take when communicating with the client? - CORRECT ANSWER - Rephrase client instructions when not understood. A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day post-operative following a hip arthroplasty. The client is exhibiting hypotension, tachycardia, & tacky-nearly. The nurse should recognize these findings as what complication? - CORRECT ANSWER - Pulmonary Embolism