MEDSURG RN ATI PROCTORED EXAM GUIDE/COMPREHENSIVE
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GUIDE Study
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1. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium D. Sodium 132 mEq/L
and reports persistent nausea and vomiting for 2
days. Which of the following laboratory values should
the nurse report to the provider?
a) Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
b) Lithium 0.9 mEq/L
c) BUN 12 mg/dL
d) Sodium 132 mEq/L
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has A. Cleanse the client's
a WBC count of 4,000/mm3. Which of the following toothbrush with hydro-
actions should the nurse take? gen
a) Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide.
peroxide.
b) Instruct the client to use a disposable razor to
shave.
c) Decrease the client's protein intake.
d) Encourage the client to eat unpasteurized
dairy products.
3. A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming C. Assist the client to a
from the bathroom. Which of the following nearby common area.
actions should the nurse take first?
a) Activate the fire alarm system.
b) Use a fire extinguisher at the source of the
smoke.
c) Assist the client to a nearby common area.
d) Close the doors to the room and to the
bathroom.
4. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client A. Apply foam handles to
who reports difficulty eating due to chronic arthritis. the client's eating utensils.
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Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
a) Apply foam handles to the client's eating
utensils.
b) Obtain a referral for physical therapy.
c) Have an assistive personnel feed the client.
d) Ask the provider for a prescription for a
pureed diet.
5. A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client C. Sildenafil
who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discom-
fort with activity. Which of the following medications
should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking
within 24 hr of using nitroglycerin?
a) Atorvastatin
b) Metformin
c) Sildenafil
d) Omeprazole
6. A nurse is preparing to obtain a postprandial blood D. Hold the client's finger
glucose level from a client who has diabetes mellitus. in a dependent
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? position.
a) Apply the first drop of blood to the test strip.
b) Clean the client's finger with
hexachlorophene.
c) Prick the central tip of the client's finger.
d) Hold the client's finger in a dependent
position.
7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about A. "It is common for one
breast self-examinations. Which of the following breast to be larger than
statements by the client indicates an understanding the other."
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of the teaching?
a) "It is common for one breast to be larger than
the other."
b) "It is common for the skin on my breasts to
dimple."
c) "I will perform breast exams the day my
period begins."
d) "I will perform breast exams every other
month."
8. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a C. "I will use a skin sealant
new ileostomy. Which of the following statements by before I apply the
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? bag."
a) "I will need to empty the bag every 4 to 6
hours."
b) "I will use moisturizing soap to clean around
the stoma before applying the bag."
c) "I will use a skin sealant before I apply the
bag."
d) "I will cut the wafer opening one-fourth of an
inch larger than the stoma."
9. A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who B. Check for neck vein dis-
is dehydrated and is receiving IV fluid replacement. tention.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
contribute to the plan of care?
a) Offer oral fluids every 4 hr.
b) Check for neck vein distention.
c) Limit oral fluids prior to bedtime.
d) Monitor pulse pressure every 6 hr.
10.
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A nurse is caring for a young adult client who has tes- D. "The removal of a single
ticular cancer and expresses concern about their sex- testicle will not
ual function following an orchiectomy of the involved prevent you from having
testicle. Which of the following responses should the an erection."
nurse make?
a) "I'm sure any partner will understand that you
have no control over this."
b) "There are other ways to express intimacy
besides intercourse."
c) "You should focus on recovering from your
cancer right now."
d) "The removal of a single testicle will not
prevent you from having an erection."
11. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hy- A. "I no longer feel ner-
perthyroidism and is taking propylthiouracil. Which of vous."
the following statements by the client indicates the
medication is effective?
a) "I no longer feel nervous."
b) "I no longer take a stool softener."
c) "I have less oily skin."
d) "I continue to lose weight."
12. A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving C. Heat food before serv-
radiation therapy to treat throat cancer and reports ing.
a change in the taste of food. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
a) Offer artificial saliva frequently.
b) Add honey to sweeten fruit smoothies.
c) Heat food before serving.
d) Provide three large meals daily.
MEDSURG ATI PROCTORED RN
GUIDE Study
2025 | ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (DETAILED
online at https://quizlet.com/_gvk4wq
ANSWERS) |
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium D. Sodium 132 mEq/L
and reports persistent nausea and vomiting for 2
days. Which of the following laboratory values should
the nurse report to the provider?
a) Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
b) Lithium 0.9 mEq/L
c) BUN 12 mg/dL
d) Sodium 132 mEq/L
2. A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has A. Cleanse the client's
a WBC count of 4,000/mm3. Which of the following toothbrush with hydro-
actions should the nurse take? gen
a) Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide.
peroxide.
b) Instruct the client to use a disposable razor to
shave.
c) Decrease the client's protein intake.
d) Encourage the client to eat unpasteurized
dairy products.
3. A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming C. Assist the client to a
from the bathroom. Which of the following nearby common area.
actions should the nurse take first?
a) Activate the fire alarm system.
b) Use a fire extinguisher at the source of the
smoke.
c) Assist the client to a nearby common area.
d) Close the doors to the room and to the
bathroom.
4. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client A. Apply foam handles to
who reports difficulty eating due to chronic arthritis. the client's eating utensils.
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Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include in the plan?
a) Apply foam handles to the client's eating
utensils.
b) Obtain a referral for physical therapy.
c) Have an assistive personnel feed the client.
d) Ask the provider for a prescription for a
pureed diet.
5. A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client C. Sildenafil
who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discom-
fort with activity. Which of the following medications
should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking
within 24 hr of using nitroglycerin?
a) Atorvastatin
b) Metformin
c) Sildenafil
d) Omeprazole
6. A nurse is preparing to obtain a postprandial blood D. Hold the client's finger
glucose level from a client who has diabetes mellitus. in a dependent
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? position.
a) Apply the first drop of blood to the test strip.
b) Clean the client's finger with
hexachlorophene.
c) Prick the central tip of the client's finger.
d) Hold the client's finger in a dependent
position.
7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about A. "It is common for one
breast self-examinations. Which of the following breast to be larger than
statements by the client indicates an understanding the other."
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of the teaching?
a) "It is common for one breast to be larger than
the other."
b) "It is common for the skin on my breasts to
dimple."
c) "I will perform breast exams the day my
period begins."
d) "I will perform breast exams every other
month."
8. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a C. "I will use a skin sealant
new ileostomy. Which of the following statements by before I apply the
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? bag."
a) "I will need to empty the bag every 4 to 6
hours."
b) "I will use moisturizing soap to clean around
the stoma before applying the bag."
c) "I will use a skin sealant before I apply the
bag."
d) "I will cut the wafer opening one-fourth of an
inch larger than the stoma."
9. A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who B. Check for neck vein dis-
is dehydrated and is receiving IV fluid replacement. tention.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse
contribute to the plan of care?
a) Offer oral fluids every 4 hr.
b) Check for neck vein distention.
c) Limit oral fluids prior to bedtime.
d) Monitor pulse pressure every 6 hr.
10.
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A nurse is caring for a young adult client who has tes- D. "The removal of a single
ticular cancer and expresses concern about their sex- testicle will not
ual function following an orchiectomy of the involved prevent you from having
testicle. Which of the following responses should the an erection."
nurse make?
a) "I'm sure any partner will understand that you
have no control over this."
b) "There are other ways to express intimacy
besides intercourse."
c) "You should focus on recovering from your
cancer right now."
d) "The removal of a single testicle will not
prevent you from having an erection."
11. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hy- A. "I no longer feel ner-
perthyroidism and is taking propylthiouracil. Which of vous."
the following statements by the client indicates the
medication is effective?
a) "I no longer feel nervous."
b) "I no longer take a stool softener."
c) "I have less oily skin."
d) "I continue to lose weight."
12. A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving C. Heat food before serv-
radiation therapy to treat throat cancer and reports ing.
a change in the taste of food. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan of
care?
a) Offer artificial saliva frequently.
b) Add honey to sweeten fruit smoothies.
c) Heat food before serving.
d) Provide three large meals daily.
