ATI RN MEDSURG 2022/2023 PROCTORED EXAM- LATEST 100% CORRECT STUDY GUIDE.Q$A WITH RATIONALES. Rated A+

ATI RN MEDSURG 2022/2023
PROCTORED EXAM- LATEST 100%
CORRECT STUDY GUIDE.Q$A WITH
RATIONALES. Rated A+
1.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a
colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the surgeon?
1. Heart rate 90/min
2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery;
takes several days to return to normal.
3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl
4. Gastric pH of 3.0
Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible
hemorrhaging.


 A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous access device.
Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse report
to the provider?
(P.166 MS ATI PDF 10.0)
RBC count of 4.7 million/mm 3
BUN 22 mg/ dl - not dramatically high enough to pay attention to.
WBC count of 16,000/ mm 3 - phlebitis is a complication , infection is a
complication that can happen 7 days after insertion , also temp increase if
1 degree can happen.

ATI RN MEDSURG 2022/2023
PROCTORED EXAM- LATEST 100%
CORRECT STUDY GUIDE.Q$A WITH
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PROCTORED EXAM- LATEST 100%
CORRECT STUDY GUIDE.Q$A WITH
RATIONALES. Rated A+
Blood glucose of 120 mg/dl




 A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the
following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
a. Desmopressin
b. Regular insulin
c. Furosemide
d. Lithium carbonate
Rationale: Diabetes Insipidus has decreased ADH. Administer
Desmopressin/Vasopressin increase ADH and keeps pt. on urinating


 A home health nurse is teaching a clients how to care for a peripherally
central catheter in his right arm. Which of the following statements
should the nurse include in the teaching?
(Chapter 27 cardiovascular diagnostics and therapeutic procedures p. 165 MS
ATI PDF 10.0)
Change the transparent dressing over the insertion site every 48 hours -
transparent dressing can be up to 7 days Clean the insertion site with mild soap
and water - when showering, must insertion site must be covered !!!!!

ATI RN MEDSURG 2022/2023
PROCTORED EXAM- LATEST 100%
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No water can be in it .
Measure your right arm circumference once weekly- does not say in the chapter
Use a 10 milliliter syringe when flushing the catheter - flush with 10 ml NS
b4 and after med administration




 A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has chronic kidney
disease and a decreased glomerular filtration rate. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? (p.382
chapter 59)
I will spread my protein allowances over the entire day - the doctor issue
the patient an allowed amount of protein so its ok.
I should increase my intake of canned salmon to three times per week (NO
SODIUM)
I will season my food with lemon pepper rather than salt (We do not want to
give the dietary sodium, potassium, phosphorus , and magnesium. I don’t
know what lemon pepper has, but we want to RESTRICT sodium, potassium,
phosphorus and magnesium.)
I should limit my intake of hard cheese to 3 ounces each day (NO SODIUM at
all)

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 A nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking
ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. Which of the following test
should the nurse monitor?
a. Fasting blood glucose
b. Stool for occult blood
c. Urine for white blood cells
d. Serum calcium
Rationale:ATI Pharm 16. Pg. 485 Ibuprofen (NSAIDs) monitor for GI bleed
(bloody, tarry stools, abd pain).


 A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take first (Click on the “Exhibit” button
for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain
separate categories of data.)
a. Obtain a sputum sample for culture
b. Prepare the client for a chest x-ray
c. Initiate airborne precautions

ATI RN MEDSURG 2022/2023
PROCTORED EXAM- LATEST 100%
CORRECT STUDY GUIDE.Q$A WITH
RATIONALES. Rated A+