ATI NCLEX Medical Surgical Assessment 2
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A nurse is assessing a pt who has a herniated lumbar disc, what finding would the nurse expect
the pt reports tingling and burning sensation in one foot
A nurse is assessing a pt who has a history of migraine headaches with aura and reports feeling a
"migraine coming on", the nurse should expect the pt to report what manifestation
visual disturbance
A nurse is teaching a pt who has a new diagnosis of MS about visual changes she might
experience as the disease progresses, what would she include?
double vision
A nurse is teaching a pt who has asthma about using a peak flow meter, when a yellow zone
meter reading appears, the nurse should instruct the pt to take which of the following actions
take prescribed relief meds
A nurse is assessing a pt who has Addison's disease, what manifestation would indicate they are
experiencing the crisis
hypotension
(aldosterone deficit)
, ATI NCLEX Medical Surgical Assessment 2
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A nurse is caring for pt who has acute gastritis and is NPO, the pt has a new prescription to
resume oral intake, what item should the nurse offer the pt
gelatin
A nurse is providing education to a pt who is scheduled for a barium swallow, what statement
indicates understanding of the teaching?
i will remove my metal jewelry before coming in
A nurse is caring for pt who is undergoing a liver biopsy, what instruction should the nurse
provide to the pt following the procedure
lie on your right side
A nurse is teaching a pt who has a hiatal hernia about dietary selections to maintain lower
esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure, what choice by the pt indicates understanding
cheddar cheese
(avoid fried, fatty, peppermint, caffeine, tomatoes, citrus fruits, and alcohol)
, ATI NCLEX Medical Surgical Assessment 2
Exam | Questions & correct Answers | Grade
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A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a pt who has unstable angina and has been receiving
heparin via continuous IV infusion for the past 5 days, what lab values should the nurse identify
as an indication that the pt has developed HIT
platelets 90,000
A nurse is teaching a pt who has a new diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease, what statement
should the nurse include in the teaching
apply dry heat to your abdomen when needed
A nurse is obtaining the health history of a young adult male client, what information should
indicate to the nurse that the pt is at high risk for developing testicular cancer
undescended right testis
A nurse is instructing a pt's caregiver on how to position the client before administering tube
feedings in the home, which demonstrates understanding?
i will sit him up in bed
A triage nurse finds a school-age child lying in the road following a school bus crash with
multiple causalities, the child has a respiratory rate of 10/min, strong distal pulses, and groans to
painful stimuli, what action should the nurse take
place an emergent category on the child's upper body and yell for help
Exam | Questions & correct Answers | Grade
A (Download To Score An A)
A nurse is assessing a pt who has a herniated lumbar disc, what finding would the nurse expect
the pt reports tingling and burning sensation in one foot
A nurse is assessing a pt who has a history of migraine headaches with aura and reports feeling a
"migraine coming on", the nurse should expect the pt to report what manifestation
visual disturbance
A nurse is teaching a pt who has a new diagnosis of MS about visual changes she might
experience as the disease progresses, what would she include?
double vision
A nurse is teaching a pt who has asthma about using a peak flow meter, when a yellow zone
meter reading appears, the nurse should instruct the pt to take which of the following actions
take prescribed relief meds
A nurse is assessing a pt who has Addison's disease, what manifestation would indicate they are
experiencing the crisis
hypotension
(aldosterone deficit)
, ATI NCLEX Medical Surgical Assessment 2
Exam | Questions & correct Answers | Grade
A (Download To Score An A)
A nurse is caring for pt who has acute gastritis and is NPO, the pt has a new prescription to
resume oral intake, what item should the nurse offer the pt
gelatin
A nurse is providing education to a pt who is scheduled for a barium swallow, what statement
indicates understanding of the teaching?
i will remove my metal jewelry before coming in
A nurse is caring for pt who is undergoing a liver biopsy, what instruction should the nurse
provide to the pt following the procedure
lie on your right side
A nurse is teaching a pt who has a hiatal hernia about dietary selections to maintain lower
esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure, what choice by the pt indicates understanding
cheddar cheese
(avoid fried, fatty, peppermint, caffeine, tomatoes, citrus fruits, and alcohol)
, ATI NCLEX Medical Surgical Assessment 2
Exam | Questions & correct Answers | Grade
A (Download To Score An A)
A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a pt who has unstable angina and has been receiving
heparin via continuous IV infusion for the past 5 days, what lab values should the nurse identify
as an indication that the pt has developed HIT
platelets 90,000
A nurse is teaching a pt who has a new diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease, what statement
should the nurse include in the teaching
apply dry heat to your abdomen when needed
A nurse is obtaining the health history of a young adult male client, what information should
indicate to the nurse that the pt is at high risk for developing testicular cancer
undescended right testis
A nurse is instructing a pt's caregiver on how to position the client before administering tube
feedings in the home, which demonstrates understanding?
i will sit him up in bed
A triage nurse finds a school-age child lying in the road following a school bus crash with
multiple causalities, the child has a respiratory rate of 10/min, strong distal pulses, and groans to
painful stimuli, what action should the nurse take
place an emergent category on the child's upper body and yell for help
