ATI RN Med Surg Proctored Exam 2021, RN ATI Med Surg

Proctored Exam 2021

1) A nurse is collecting data from a client who was admitted with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3. Which

of the following findings should the nurse expect?

- Nonresponsive Commands

2) A nurse is collecting data from a client who has coronary artery disease. Which of the following

manifestations should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has angina

- Chest Discomfort Radiated

- Pain lasting less that 15mins

- Pain that is relieved with rest

3) A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following clients

should the nurse plan to see first?

- A client who has diabetes mellitus with diaphoretic

4) A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a young adult client about testicular self-examination. Which

of the following instructions should the nurse include?

- Examine your testicles after a warm shower

5) A nurse is collecting data from a client who has tuberculosis and started combination therapy

2months ago. Which of the following diagnostic results indicates that the client is adhering to the

medication regimen.

- A negative sputum culture

6) A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bacterial meningitis. Which of the following

findings should the nurse expect?

- Severe Headache

7) A nurse is reinforcing with a client who has pernicious anemia. Which of the following statements

by the client indicated an understanding of the teaching

- I will be able to switch to a nasal form of cyanocobalamin when my levels stabilize

8) A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a male client who has right sided hemiparesis about

preforming ADL’s. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching

- Comb your hair with the unaffected arm

9) A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has COPD and reports episodes of

dyspnea. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

- Used the pursed lip breathing technique

10) A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has varicose veins of the right lower extremity.

Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching

- Apply elastic support hoes before getting out of bed in the morning

11) A nurse is preparing to transfer a client from a bed to chair following a total knee arthroplasty. The

client has a prescription for partial weight bearing. Which of the following actions should the nurse

take

- Flex at the hip and knees before transferring the client

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12) A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis to remove

pleural fluid. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching

- You will lean forward on the over bed table for this procedure

13) A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about promoting sleep in older adult

clients who have Alzheimer’s disease. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed

nurse indicated an understanding of the teaching

- I will provide the client with a light snack of cheese and crackers at bed time

14) A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is in early stage stages of COPD and wants to

use nicotine chewing gum to help him stop smoking. Which of the following recommendations

should the nurse make

- Do not eat or drink anything 15min before or after chewing the gum

15) A nurse is reinforcing teaching about foot care with a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes

mellitus, which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the

instructions

- I’ll prop my feet up while im watching television

16) A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a neurogenic bladder following a

spinal cord injury. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan to

develop bladder control

- Stroke the inner thigh

17) A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus. Which

of the following findings should the nurse expect

- Joint pain

18) A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of GERD about

foods to avoid because they worsen the manifestations of GERD. Which of the following foods

should the nurse instruct the clients to avoid

- Peppermint

19) A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving bolus enteral feedings and is prescribed

digoxin and furosemide. Which of the following actions should the nurse take

- Flush the tube with water before and after each medication

20) A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the use of an Oxygen concentrator in the home for a client

who has end stage emphysema. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include to

promote client safety

- Maintain an electrical back up system

21) A nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and reports hunger and weakness.

The clients blood glucose is 50gm/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take

-Have the client drink a glass of milk

22) A nurse is assisting a client who has hypertension in making healthy dietary selections regarding

sodium intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?

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