ATI MED-SURG EXAM HELP 2022 ATI MED-SURG EXAM 2022 (133 Q _ A)

MED-SURG EXAM

1. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings should the

nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

1) Dyspnea

2) Barrel chest

3) Clubbing of the fingers

4) Shallow respirations

5) Bradycardia

2. A nurse is caring for a client who sustained a basal skull fracture. When performing morning hygiene care,

the nurse notices a thin stream of clear drainage coming from out of the client's right nostril. Which of the

following actions should the nurse take first?

1) Take the client's temperature.

2) Place a dressing under the client's nose.

3) Notify the charge nurse.

4) Test the drainage for glucose.

3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury at T-4. The nurse should recognize that the client

is at risk for autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take to prevent

autonomic dysreflexia?

1) Monitor for elevated blood pressure.

2) Provide analgesia for headaches.

3) Prevent bladder distention.

4) Elevate the client's head.

4. A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for endometrial cancer. Which of the following

findings should the nurse expect the client to report?

1) Hot flashes

2) Recurrent urinary tract infections

3) Blood in the stool

4) Abnormal vaginal bleeding

5. A nurse is caring for a client following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured femur. Which

of the following findings is the nurse's priority?

1) Altered level of consciousness

2) Oral temperature of 37.7° C (100° C)

3) Muscle spasms

4) Headache

6. A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 2 hours postoperative following a wedge resection of the

left lung and has a chest tube to suction. Which of the following is the priority finding the nurse should

report to the provider?

1) Abdomen is distended

2) Chest tube drainage of 70 mL in the last hour

3) Subcutaneous emphysema is noted to the left chest wall

4) Pain level of 6 on a 0 to 10 scale

7. A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about how to care for a newly created ileal conduit.

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

1) Change the ostomy pouch daily.

2) Empty the ostomy pouch when it is 2/3 full.

3) Trim the opening of the ostomy seal to be 1/2 in. wider than the stoma.

4) Apply lotion to the peristomal skin when changing the ostomy pouch.

8. A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had a removal of the pituitary gland. Which of the

following actions should the nurse include in the plan?

1) Position the client supine while in bed.

2) Change the nasal drip pad as needed.

3) Encourage frequent brushing of teeth.

4) Encourage the client to cough every 2 hr following surgery.

9. A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily following a

myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who have

coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?

1) To provide analgesia

2) To reduce inflammation

3) To prevent blood clotting

4) To prevent fever

10. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has open-angle glaucoma. Which of the following findings

should the nurse expect?

1) Loss of peripheral vision

2) Headache

3) Halos around lights

4) Discomfort in the eyes

11. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute gastroenteritis. Which of the following data

collection findings should the nurse identify as the priority?

1) Weight loss of 3% of total body weight.

2) Blood glucose 150 mg/dL.

3) Potassium 2.5 mEq/L

4) Urine specific gravity 1.035

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has HIV and is being discharged to home. Which of the

following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

1) Take temperature once a day.

2) Wash the armpits and genitals with a gentle cleanser daily.

3) Change the litter boxes while wearing gloves.

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