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ATI RN MEDICAL SURGICAL WITH NGN EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED ANSWERS) ALREADY
GRADED A+ 100% GUARANTEED TO PASS CONCEPTS!!!




Chemotherapy - ANSWER-Report of sore throat is the priority finding for a
client receiving chemotherapy


Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) - ANSWER-Facial butterfly rash is an
expected finding in a client with SLE


Parathyroidectomy - ANSWER-Using pillows to support the client's head and
neck is the priority action


Diabetes insipidus - ANSWER-Low urine specific gravity is an expected finding
in a client with diabetes insipidus


Cervical cancer - ANSWER-Implant placed twice each month for the duration of
the treatment in stage II cervical cancer


Thoracentesis - ANSWER-Instruct the client to remain NPO after midnight prior
to the procedure

,Blood transfusion - ANSWER-Restlessness, dyspnea, and crackles noted to the
lung bases indicate a transfusion reaction


Kidney transplant - ANSWER-Immunosuppressive therapy is necessary until the
donated kidney begins producing urine


Hypothyroidism - ANSWER-Constipation is an expected manifestation of
hypothyroidism


Mastectomy - ANSWER-Referring the client to community resources that can
provide support is an appropriate statement for a client scheduled for a
mastectomy
Compartment syndrome - ANSWER-Pain that increases with passive movement
in a client with a short leg cast


Lyme disease - ANSWER-Joints ache as a manifestation of severe stage II Lyme
disease


Phenytoin - ANSWER-Oral solution 125 mg/5 mL, nurse should administer 24
mL for 600 mg


Arterial line - ANSWER-Flush line before administering antibiotics


Nephrostomy tube - ANSWER-The client reporting back pain is an indication of
a complication and should be reported to the provider


Alzheimer's disease - ANSWER-Position tabletop clocks with multi-colored
backgrounds throughout the home for a client with Alzheimer's disease

,Cancer pain - ANSWER-Speaking to the provider about incorporating
acupuncture into the treatment plan is an appropriate response for a client
with cancer pain


Extubation - ANSWER-Stridor is an indication of airway obstruction and should
be reported to the provider immediately


Myocardial infarction (MI) - ANSWER-Creatine kinase (CK-MB) 85 mg/dL is an
indication of a myocardial infarction


Blood transfusion - ANSWER-Checking for the type and number of units of
blood to administer is the first action before initiating a blood transfusion


Aplastic anemia - ANSWER-WBC count 2,000/mm^3 indicates a potential
complication in a client with aplastic anemia


Modified radical mastectomy - ANSWER-Flex the affected arm when
ambulating is an appropriate instruction for a client following a modified
radical mastectomy


Atherosclerosis prevention - ANSWER-Follow a smoking cessation program,
maintain an appropriate weight, and eat a low-fat diet are recommendations
for preventing atherosclerosis


Hemianopsia - ANSWER-Scan the environment by turning your head from side
to side to reduce the risk of falls for a client with homonymous hemianopsia


Lung re-expansion - ANSWER-Bubbling in the water seal chamber ceasing is an
indication of lung re-expansion

, Heparin administration - ANSWER-Gently massaging the site after injecting the
medication is an appropriate action for a client self-administering heparin


Osteomyelitis - ANSWER-Sedimentation rate is a potential complication and
should be reported to the provider for a client with osteomyelitis


Latex allergy - ANSWER-Avocados can indicate a latex allergy


DKA improvement - ANSWER-pH 7.28 indicates improvement in a client with
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)


DKA treatment - ANSWER-Regular insulin 20 units IV bolus is the appropriate
action for a client with DKA


Revised plan of care - ANSWER-A client who is taking potassium supplements,
has a potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L, and reports constipation requires a revision
of the plan


Post-thyroidectomy - ANSWER-Temperature 38.9 C (102 F) is a priority finding
to report to the provider for a client post-thyroidectomy


Mastectomy drain - ANSWER-Instruct the client that the drain will be removed
when there is 25 mL of output or less over a 24 hr period


Bone cancer pain - ANSWER-A tingling sensation replacing the pain is the effect
of applying a TENS unit to the painful area for a client with bone cancer pain
AIDS education - ANSWER-Avoid drinking a glass of cold liquid that has been
standing for 30 minutes to prevent infection in a client with AIDS
Pressure injury care - ANSWER-Change positions every hour to prevent
pressure injuries

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