ATI RN MED SURG PROCTORED 2023
EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
BRAND NEW EXAM ALREADY
GRADED A+
A nurse is teaching a client about the prostate- specific
antigen (PSA) test. Which of the following directions
should the nurse provide?
a. you should fast for 8 hours after the PSA test
b. annual PSA screening should begin at age 40
c. expected PSA values will decrease as you get
older
d. you should not ejaculate for 24 hours prior to the
PSA test - ....ANSWER...D. you should not ejaculate
for 24 hours prior to the PSA test
PSA is a glycoprotein manufactured in their prostate that
is used to screen for prostate cancer.
Ejaculation within 24 hours prior to the test can falsely
elevate levels of PSA
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,A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client
who has a new diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS). Which of the following findings is an early
manifestation of ALS?
a. sensory dysfunction
b. weakness of the distal extremities
c. decreased vision
d. altered temperature regulation - ....ANSWER...B.
weakness of the distal extremities
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that
involves the motor nerve cells in the brain and the spinal
cord, causing muscle wasting, spasticity, and eventually
paralysis. Early manifestations of ALS include increasing
muscle weakness, especially involving the distal arms
and legs (hands and feet, speech, swallowing and
breathing
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for an adult client
who has sickle cell anemia and a history of receiving
blood transfusions. For which of the following
complications should the nurse monitor?
a. hypokalemia
b. lead poisioning
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,c. hypercalcemia
d. iron toxicity - ....ANSWER...D. iron toxicity
A client who has received several blood transfusions. is
at risk of hemosiderosis, which is the excess storage of
iron in the body. Excessive iron can come from overuse
of supplements or from receiving frequent blood
transfusions as in sickle cell anemia.
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving continuous
ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
a. WBC 6,000/mm^3
b. potassium 3.0 mEq/L
c. clear, pale yellow drainage
d. report or abdominal fullness - ....ANSWER...B.
potassium 3.0 mEq/L
A potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L is below the expected
reference range and can cause dysrhythmias. Dialysis
removes fluid, waste products, and electrolytes from the
blood and can cause hypokalemia.
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, A nurse is planning care for a client who has cancer and
has developed thrombocytopenia following
chemotherapy. Which of the following precautions
should the nurse offer to minimize the adverse effects of
thrombocytopenia?
A. Monitor visitors for manifestations of infection
B. Remind the client to use an electric razor
C. Encourage frequent rest periods
D. Instruct the client to rinse mouth daily with normal
saline - ....ANSWER...B. Remind the client to use an
electric razor
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EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
BRAND NEW EXAM ALREADY
GRADED A+
A nurse is teaching a client about the prostate- specific
antigen (PSA) test. Which of the following directions
should the nurse provide?
a. you should fast for 8 hours after the PSA test
b. annual PSA screening should begin at age 40
c. expected PSA values will decrease as you get
older
d. you should not ejaculate for 24 hours prior to the
PSA test - ....ANSWER...D. you should not ejaculate
for 24 hours prior to the PSA test
PSA is a glycoprotein manufactured in their prostate that
is used to screen for prostate cancer.
Ejaculation within 24 hours prior to the test can falsely
elevate levels of PSA
1
,A nurse is providing teaching to the family of a client
who has a new diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(ALS). Which of the following findings is an early
manifestation of ALS?
a. sensory dysfunction
b. weakness of the distal extremities
c. decreased vision
d. altered temperature regulation - ....ANSWER...B.
weakness of the distal extremities
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that
involves the motor nerve cells in the brain and the spinal
cord, causing muscle wasting, spasticity, and eventually
paralysis. Early manifestations of ALS include increasing
muscle weakness, especially involving the distal arms
and legs (hands and feet, speech, swallowing and
breathing
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for an adult client
who has sickle cell anemia and a history of receiving
blood transfusions. For which of the following
complications should the nurse monitor?
a. hypokalemia
b. lead poisioning
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,c. hypercalcemia
d. iron toxicity - ....ANSWER...D. iron toxicity
A client who has received several blood transfusions. is
at risk of hemosiderosis, which is the excess storage of
iron in the body. Excessive iron can come from overuse
of supplements or from receiving frequent blood
transfusions as in sickle cell anemia.
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving continuous
ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following
findings should the nurse report to the provider?
a. WBC 6,000/mm^3
b. potassium 3.0 mEq/L
c. clear, pale yellow drainage
d. report or abdominal fullness - ....ANSWER...B.
potassium 3.0 mEq/L
A potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L is below the expected
reference range and can cause dysrhythmias. Dialysis
removes fluid, waste products, and electrolytes from the
blood and can cause hypokalemia.
3
, A nurse is planning care for a client who has cancer and
has developed thrombocytopenia following
chemotherapy. Which of the following precautions
should the nurse offer to minimize the adverse effects of
thrombocytopenia?
A. Monitor visitors for manifestations of infection
B. Remind the client to use an electric razor
C. Encourage frequent rest periods
D. Instruct the client to rinse mouth daily with normal
saline - ....ANSWER...B. Remind the client to use an
electric razor
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