MEDSURG-ASSESSEMENT 2
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a nurse is assessing a pt who has a history of migraine headaches with aura
and reports feeling a "migraine coming on", the nurse should expect the pt
to report what manifestation -CORRECT RESPONSE-visual disturbance
a nurse is teaching a pt who has a new diagnosis of MS about visual
changes she might experience as the disease progresses, what would she
include? -CORRECT RESPONSE-double vision
a nurse is teaching a pt who has asthma about using a peak flow meter,
when a yellow zone meter reading appears, the nurse should instruct the
pt to take which of the following actions -CORRECT RESPONSE-take
prescribed reliefmeds
a nurse is assessing a pt who has Addison's disease, what manifestation
would indicate they are experiencing the crisis -CORRECT RESPONSE-
hypotension
(aldosterone deficit)
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MEDSURG-ASSESSEMENT 2
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a nurse is caring for pt who has acute gastritis and is NPO, the pt has a new
prescription to resume oral intake, what item should the nurse offer the pt
-CORRECT RESPONSE-gelatin
a nurse is providing education to a pt who is scheduled for a barium
swallow, what statement indicates understanding of the teaching? - -
ANSWER--i will remove my metal jewelry before coming in
a nurse is caring for pt who is undergoing a liver biopsy, what instruction
should the nurse provide to the pt following the procedure -CORRECT
RESPONSE-lieon your right side
a nurse is teaching a pt who has a hiatal hernia about dietary selections to
maintain lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure, what choice by the pt
indicates understanding -CORRECT RESPONSE-cheddar cheese
(avoid fried, fatty, peppermint, caffeine, tomatoes, citrus fruits, and
alcohol)
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MEDSURG-ASSESSEMENT 2
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a nurse is reviewing the lab results of a pt who has unstable angina and has
been receiving heparin via continuous IV infusion for the past 5 days, what
lab values should the nurse identify as an indication that the pt has
developed HIT -CORRECT RESPONSE-platelets 90,000
a nurse is teaching a pt who has a new diagnosis of polycystic kidney
disease, what statement should the nurse include in the teaching - -
ANSWER--apply dry heat to your abdomen when needed
a nurse is obtaining the health history of a young adult male patient, what
information should indicate to the nurse that the pt is at high risk for
developing testicular cancer -CORRECT RESPONSE-undescended right
testis
a nurse is instructing a pt's caregiver on how to position the patient before
administering tube feedings in the home, which demonstrates
understanding? -CORRECT RESPONSE-i will sit him up in bed
a triage nurse finds a school-age child lying in the road following a school
bus crash with multiple causalities, the child has a respiratory rate of
10/min, strong distal pulses, and groans to painful stimuli, what action
, ATI CAPSTONE MED SURG VERSION 1, ATI CAPSTONE
MEDSURG-ASSESSEMENT 2
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should the nurse take -CORRECT RESPONSE-place an emergent
category on thechild's upper body and yell for help
a nurse is caring for a patient who has renal failure, what ABG result would
the nurse expect -CORRECT RESPONSE-ph 7.25
HCO3 20
PaCO2 35
a nurse is caring for pt who has a cerebellar tumor, what action is the
nurse's priority -CORRECT RESPONSE-provide assistance with ambulation
a nurse is assessing a pt who has a spinal cord injury, what finding
indicates the patient might be experiencing neurogenic shock -CORRECT
RESPONSE-heart rate 52/min
a nurse is caring for a pt who has renal caliculi, what prescription by the
provider is the priority action for the nurse to take -CORRECT RESPONSE-
strictly monitor intake and output