MED SURG PN ATI EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST VERSION 2025

MED SURG PN ATI EXAM | COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ |
LATEST VERSION 2025
A nurse reviewed the laboratory values for a client who had the
hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome. The nurse should
expect that which of the following laboratory values is consistent with
hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------blood glucose 320 mg/dL



A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Addison's disease
about healthy snack foods. Which of the following food choices by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching? ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------turkey and cheese sandwich



A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who had type 2 DM about
pathophysiology of the disease. Which of the following statements by the
clients indicates an understanding of the teaching? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------my cells are resistant to the effects of insulin



A nurse is caring for a client who has type 2 DM and is displaying
manifestations of hyperglycemia. Which of the following findings should
indicate to the nurse that the client has hyperglycemia? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------increased urination



A nurse is monitoring a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antiluetic
hormone secretion. Which of the following should the nurse expect? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------hyponatremia

,A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Barrett's esophagus
and is scheduled to undergo an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching -
--------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------this procedure determines how
well the lower part of your esophagus works



A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is receiving total
parenteral nutrition (TPN) therapy and has just returned to the room
following physical therapy. The nurse notes that the infusion pump for the
client's TPN is turned off. After restarting the infusion pump, the nurse
should monitor the client for which of the following findings? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------diaphoresis



A nurse is caring for a client who has celiac disease. Which of the following
foods should the nurse remove from the client's meal tray ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------wheat toast



A nurse is checking a client who is admitted with a bowel obstruction. The
client reports severe abdominal pain. Which of the following findings should
indicate to the nurse that a possible bowel perforation has occured? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------rigid abdomen and tenderness



A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to undergo a liver biopsy for
a suspected malignancy. Which of the following laboratory findings should
the nurse monitor prior to the procedure? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------prothrombin time and platelet count



A nurse is assisting with the admission of a client who has bleeding
esophageal varices. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of

,the following medications. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------
vasopression



A nurse is collecting data from a client who has chronic pancreatitis. Which
of the following findings should the nurse identify as a likely cause of the
clients conditons ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------alcohol use



A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hr postoperative following a
laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------right shoulder pain



A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the
following serum lab values should the nurse anticipate returning to the
expected ref range within 72 hr s after tx. ---------CORRECT ANSWER-------
----------amylase



A nurse is caring for a client who has percutaneous endoscopic
gastrostomy (P
EG) tube and is receiving intermittent feedings. Prior to initiating the
feeding, which of the following actions should the nurse take first? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------place the client in a semi fowlers position



A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a history of cirrhosis
and is admitted with manifestation of hepatic encephalopathy. the nurse
should anticipate a prescription for which of the following lab test to
determine the possibility of recent excessive alcohol use? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Gamma glutamly transferase

, A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a gastric
bypass. The nurse notes that bowel sounds are present. Which of the
following foods should the nurse provide at the initial feedings? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------clear liquids



A nurse is collecting data from a client who is in the early stages of hep A.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? ---------
CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Anorexia



A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diverticulitis about
preventing acute attacks. Which of the following foods should the nurse
recommend? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------high fiber diet



A nurse is caring for a client who is dehydrated and is receiving a
continuous tube feeding through a pump @ 75 mL/hr. When the nurse
checks the client @ 0800, which of the following findings requires
intervention by the nurse? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------the
head of the bed is elevated @ 20'


A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription
for morphine. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the
provider? ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------Urinary retention



A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing pressure ulcers.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------Position pillows between the bony prominences