ATI PN MED SURG WITH NGN 2024 EXAM TEST BANK REAL AND ACCURATE EXAM
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024
1. A patient with diabetes mellitus presents with a blood glucose level of 350 mg/dL.
What is the priority intervention?
● A) Administer insulin as prescribed.
● B) Provide the patient with a glass of orange juice.
● C) Obtain a fasting blood glucose level.
● D) Monitor the patient for symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Answer: A) Administer insulin as prescribed.
● Rationale: A blood glucose level of 350 mg/dL is elevated and indicates hyperglycemia.
Insulin is required to lower the blood glucose level.
2. Which of the following is a priority assessment for a patient with congestive heart
failure (CHF)?
● A) Monitoring for signs of infection.
● B) Checking for pedal edema.
● C) Observing for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding.
● D) Assessing for changes in skin integrity.
Answer: B) Checking for pedal edema.
● Rationale: Pedal edema is a common sign of fluid overload in patients with CHF and
indicates worsening of the condition.
3. A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. What should the nurse include in the pre-
procedure teaching?
● A) "You will need to stay NPO for 24 hours before the procedure."
● B) "You will be given a contrast agent to drink before the procedure."
● C) "You should avoid any aspirin or blood thinners for a week prior to the procedure."
● D) "You will be required to have a bowel cleanse using prescribed medication."
Answer: D) "You will be required to have a bowel cleanse using prescribed medication."
● Rationale: Bowel cleansing is essential before a colonoscopy to ensure a clear view of
the colon.
4. Which of the following symptoms is most indicative of an acute myocardial infarction
(MI)?
● A) Sharp, stabbing chest pain that worsens with breathing.
● B) Dull, aching chest pain that radiates to the left arm.
● C) Intermittent chest pain relieved by rest.
● D) Sudden onset of pleuritic chest pain.
Answer: B) Dull, aching chest pain that radiates to the left arm.
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024
1. A patient with diabetes mellitus presents with a blood glucose level of 350 mg/dL.
What is the priority intervention?
● A) Administer insulin as prescribed.
● B) Provide the patient with a glass of orange juice.
● C) Obtain a fasting blood glucose level.
● D) Monitor the patient for symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Answer: A) Administer insulin as prescribed.
● Rationale: A blood glucose level of 350 mg/dL is elevated and indicates hyperglycemia.
Insulin is required to lower the blood glucose level.
2. Which of the following is a priority assessment for a patient with congestive heart
failure (CHF)?
● A) Monitoring for signs of infection.
● B) Checking for pedal edema.
● C) Observing for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding.
● D) Assessing for changes in skin integrity.
Answer: B) Checking for pedal edema.
● Rationale: Pedal edema is a common sign of fluid overload in patients with CHF and
indicates worsening of the condition.
3. A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. What should the nurse include in the pre-
procedure teaching?
● A) "You will need to stay NPO for 24 hours before the procedure."
● B) "You will be given a contrast agent to drink before the procedure."
● C) "You should avoid any aspirin or blood thinners for a week prior to the procedure."
● D) "You will be required to have a bowel cleanse using prescribed medication."
Answer: D) "You will be required to have a bowel cleanse using prescribed medication."
● Rationale: Bowel cleansing is essential before a colonoscopy to ensure a clear view of
the colon.
4. Which of the following symptoms is most indicative of an acute myocardial infarction
(MI)?
● A) Sharp, stabbing chest pain that worsens with breathing.
● B) Dull, aching chest pain that radiates to the left arm.
● C) Intermittent chest pain relieved by rest.
● D) Sudden onset of pleuritic chest pain.
Answer: B) Dull, aching chest pain that radiates to the left arm.
