ATI Med Surg Exam 3 2026
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A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Prior to
the procedure, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Position the client in an upright position, leaning over the bedside table
B. Explain the procedure
C. Obtain ABGs
,D. Administer benzocaine spray - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A
A nurse at a provider's office is reviewing information with a client
scheduled for pulmonary function tests. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
A. Do not use inhaler medications for 6 hours following the test
B. Do not smoke tobacco for 6-8 hours following the test
C. You will be asked to bear down and hold your breath during the
procedure
D. The arterial blood flow to your hand will be evaluated as part of the test -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B
A nurse is assessing a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Blood-tinged sputum
B. Dry, non-productive cough
C. Sore throat
, D. Bronchospasms - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of
the following supplies should the nurse ensure are in the client's room?
(Select all that apply)
A. Oxygen equipment
B. Incentive spirometer
C. Pulse oximeter
D. Sterile dressing
E. Suture removal kit - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A, C, D
A nurse is caring for a client following a thoracentesis. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse recognize as risks for
complications? (Select all that apply)
A. Dyspnea
B. Localized bloody drainage on the dressing
C. Fever
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Exam Questions and Verified
Answers | Already Graded A+
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Prior to
the procedure, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Position the client in an upright position, leaning over the bedside table
B. Explain the procedure
C. Obtain ABGs
,D. Administer benzocaine spray - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A
A nurse at a provider's office is reviewing information with a client
scheduled for pulmonary function tests. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
A. Do not use inhaler medications for 6 hours following the test
B. Do not smoke tobacco for 6-8 hours following the test
C. You will be asked to bear down and hold your breath during the
procedure
D. The arterial blood flow to your hand will be evaluated as part of the test -
🧠 ANSWER ✔✔B
A nurse is assessing a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Blood-tinged sputum
B. Dry, non-productive cough
C. Sore throat
, D. Bronchospasms - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔D
A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of
the following supplies should the nurse ensure are in the client's room?
(Select all that apply)
A. Oxygen equipment
B. Incentive spirometer
C. Pulse oximeter
D. Sterile dressing
E. Suture removal kit - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A, C, D
A nurse is caring for a client following a thoracentesis. Which of the
following manifestations should the nurse recognize as risks for
complications? (Select all that apply)
A. Dyspnea
B. Localized bloody drainage on the dressing
C. Fever
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