ATI MED SURG EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023/2024/202

1. A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? check for the type and number of units of blood to administer 2. a nurse is providing teaching to an older adult female client who has stress incontinence and a BMI of 32. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I am dieting to lose weight 3. A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has type 2 diabetes and a new prescription of metformin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I should take this medication with a meal 4. 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 if the teaching? i am taking this medication to increase my energy level 5. a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for enalapril. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication? orthostatic hypotension 6. a nurse is caring for a client who has hypothyroidism. which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? constipation 7. a charge nurse is instructing a newly licensed nurse about caring for a client who has MRSA. which of the following statements by the new nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? i will leave assessment equipment in the room to use on this patient 8. a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? increase fiber intake to at least 30 g/day 9. a nurse is caring for a client who has a positive culture for c. diff. which of the following actions should the nurse take? implement contact precautions for the client 10. 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? BP 170/80 11. a nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a throacentesis. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? encourage the client to take deep breaths after the procedure 12. a nurse is assessing a client who has had a suspected cerebrovascular accident. the nurse