ATI RN Medical Surgical 100% VERIFIED 3P
EXAM ANSWERS GUARANTEED SUCCESS
GRADED A
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease
and a new prescription for erythropoietin. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) "I should take calcium supplements, so the medication will work better in
my system."
b) "I am taking this medication to increase my energy level."
c) "This medication can cause my blood pressure to drop."
d) "I will need to restrict protein in my diet while taking this medication." -
correct answer--b) "I am taking this medication to increase my energy
level."
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who requests sildenafil to
treat erectile dysfunction. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
a) You might need to take a stool softener while taking this medication.
b) You will not be able to use sildenafil if you have diabetes.
c) You will need to limit your caffeine intake if you start taking sildenafil.
,ATI RN Medical Surgical 100% VERIFIED 3P
EXAM ANSWERS GUARANTEED SUCCESS
GRADED A
d) You will not be able to use sildenafil if you are taking nitroglycerin. -
correct answer--d) You will not be able to use sildenafil if you are taking
nitroglycerin.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.
Which of the following is the priority assessment finding that the nurse
should report to the provider?
a) Restlessness
b) T3 level 215 ng/dL
c) Blood pressure 170/80
d) Decreased weight - correct answer--c) Blood pressure 170/80
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is receiving change-of-shift report on
four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as
having the greatest risk for developing an infection?
a) A client who has a closed fracture of the arm and is receiving an opioid
pain medication
,ATI RN Medical Surgical 100% VERIFIED 3P
EXAM ANSWERS GUARANTEED SUCCESS
GRADED A
b) A client who has COPD and is receiving steroid therapy
c) A client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic appendectomy
and is receiving an antibiotic
d) A client who has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is receiving
anticoagulant therapy - correct answer--b) A client who has COPD and is
receiving steroid therapy
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an older adult client who
has a fractured wrist following a fall. During the assessment, the client
states, "Last week I crashed my car because my vision suddenly went
blurry." Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
a) Check the client's neurological status
b) Document the client's statements
c) Prepare the client for a CT scan
d) Teach the client about using safety precautions for falls - correct answer-
-a) Check the client's neurological status
, ATI RN Medical Surgical 100% VERIFIED 3P
EXAM ANSWERS GUARANTEED SUCCESS
GRADED A
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for
an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
a) Teach the importance of a clear liquid diet after discharge
b) Tell the client to remove incisional adhesive strips 3 days after discharge
c) Demonstrate ways to deep breath and cough
d) Instruct the client to maintain bedrest for 48 hours - correct answer--c)
Demonstrate ways to deep breath and cough
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has full-
thickness burns over 20% of his total body surface area. After ensuring a
patent airway and administering oxygen, which of the following items
should the nurse prepare to administer?
a) IV fluids
b) Analgesia
c) Antibiotics
d) Tetanus toxoid - correct answer--a) IV fluids
EXAM ANSWERS GUARANTEED SUCCESS
GRADED A
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease
and a new prescription for erythropoietin. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) "I should take calcium supplements, so the medication will work better in
my system."
b) "I am taking this medication to increase my energy level."
c) "This medication can cause my blood pressure to drop."
d) "I will need to restrict protein in my diet while taking this medication." -
correct answer--b) "I am taking this medication to increase my energy
level."
A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who requests sildenafil to
treat erectile dysfunction. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
a) You might need to take a stool softener while taking this medication.
b) You will not be able to use sildenafil if you have diabetes.
c) You will need to limit your caffeine intake if you start taking sildenafil.
,ATI RN Medical Surgical 100% VERIFIED 3P
EXAM ANSWERS GUARANTEED SUCCESS
GRADED A
d) You will not be able to use sildenafil if you are taking nitroglycerin. -
correct answer--d) You will not be able to use sildenafil if you are taking
nitroglycerin.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism.
Which of the following is the priority assessment finding that the nurse
should report to the provider?
a) Restlessness
b) T3 level 215 ng/dL
c) Blood pressure 170/80
d) Decreased weight - correct answer--c) Blood pressure 170/80
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is receiving change-of-shift report on
four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as
having the greatest risk for developing an infection?
a) A client who has a closed fracture of the arm and is receiving an opioid
pain medication
,ATI RN Medical Surgical 100% VERIFIED 3P
EXAM ANSWERS GUARANTEED SUCCESS
GRADED A
b) A client who has COPD and is receiving steroid therapy
c) A client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic appendectomy
and is receiving an antibiotic
d) A client who has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and is receiving
anticoagulant therapy - correct answer--b) A client who has COPD and is
receiving steroid therapy
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an older adult client who
has a fractured wrist following a fall. During the assessment, the client
states, "Last week I crashed my car because my vision suddenly went
blurry." Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority?
a) Check the client's neurological status
b) Document the client's statements
c) Prepare the client for a CT scan
d) Teach the client about using safety precautions for falls - correct answer-
-a) Check the client's neurological status
, ATI RN Medical Surgical 100% VERIFIED 3P
EXAM ANSWERS GUARANTEED SUCCESS
GRADED A
A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for
an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take?
a) Teach the importance of a clear liquid diet after discharge
b) Tell the client to remove incisional adhesive strips 3 days after discharge
c) Demonstrate ways to deep breath and cough
d) Instruct the client to maintain bedrest for 48 hours - correct answer--c)
Demonstrate ways to deep breath and cough
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has full-
thickness burns over 20% of his total body surface area. After ensuring a
patent airway and administering oxygen, which of the following items
should the nurse prepare to administer?
a) IV fluids
b) Analgesia
c) Antibiotics
d) Tetanus toxoid - correct answer--a) IV fluids
