Med-Surg ATI (2022) Questions And
Answers
Nurses first action when administering blood transfusion Correct Answer -
Check for the type and number of units of blood to administer.
Patient with stress incontinence and a BMI of 32 correct statement Correct
Answer - I am dieting to lose weight
T2DM and metformin correct patient statement Correct Answer - I should
take this medication with a meal.
Erythropoietin and chronic kidney disease correct patient statement Correct
Answer - I am taking this medication to increase my energy level.
Enalapril adverse reaction Correct Answer - Orthostatic hypotension
Hypothyroidism expected findings Correct Answer - Constipation related to
decreased metabolism.
MRSA correct nurses statement Correct Answer - I will leave assessment
equipment in the room to use on this client.
IBS patient teaching Correct Answer - Increase fiber intake to at least 30 g
per day.
C. Diff nursing actions Correct Answer - Implement contact precautions
Hyperthyroidism priority assessment finding Correct Answer - BP 170/80
which indicates increased risk of thyroid storm
Post thoracentesis nursing interventions Correct Answer - Encourage the
client to take deep breaths after the procedure.
CVA priority findings Correct Answer - Dysphagia
ABG results of a patient with advanced COPD Correct Answer - PaCO2 56
Radiation treatment correct patient statement Correct Answer - I will avoid
direct exposure to the sun.
Compartment syndrome expected findings Correct Answer - Pain that
increases with passive movement.
, Omeprazole provides relief by which action Correct Answer - Suppressing
gastric acid production.
Peripheral artery disease expected findings Correct Answer - Hair loss on
the lower legs.
Post hemodialysis reportable findings Correct Answer - Restlessness
Gentamicin treatment reportable findings Correct Answer - elevated serum
creatinine
Systemic lupus erythematosus expected findings Correct Answer - Facial
butterfly rash
Psyllium patient teaching Correct Answer - Drink 240 mL of water after
admission.
Feverfew medication interaction Correct Answer - Naproxen
Sildenafil patient teaching Correct Answer - You will not be able to use
sildenafil if you are taking nitroglycerin.
Patient receiving TPN does not have a new bag prepared Correct Answer -
Administer dextrose 10% in water until the new bag arrives.
Potassium-sparing diuretic patient teaching Correct Answer - Try to walk at
least three times a week for exercise.
Closed suction drain nursing management Correct Answer - Compress the
drain reservoir after emptying.
Patient with dyspnea and SOB priority nursing action prior to administering
oxygen Correct Answer - Determine if the client has a history of COPD.
Medication that is contraindicated for surgery Correct Answer - warfarin
Extubation of ET tube reportable findings Correct Answer - Stridor
Food that has the most calcium Correct Answer - 12 almonds
Position for nontunneled percutaneous central venous catheter insertion
Correct Answer - Trendelenburg
Juice to avoid with verapamil Correct Answer - Grapefruit
Answers
Nurses first action when administering blood transfusion Correct Answer -
Check for the type and number of units of blood to administer.
Patient with stress incontinence and a BMI of 32 correct statement Correct
Answer - I am dieting to lose weight
T2DM and metformin correct patient statement Correct Answer - I should
take this medication with a meal.
Erythropoietin and chronic kidney disease correct patient statement Correct
Answer - I am taking this medication to increase my energy level.
Enalapril adverse reaction Correct Answer - Orthostatic hypotension
Hypothyroidism expected findings Correct Answer - Constipation related to
decreased metabolism.
MRSA correct nurses statement Correct Answer - I will leave assessment
equipment in the room to use on this client.
IBS patient teaching Correct Answer - Increase fiber intake to at least 30 g
per day.
C. Diff nursing actions Correct Answer - Implement contact precautions
Hyperthyroidism priority assessment finding Correct Answer - BP 170/80
which indicates increased risk of thyroid storm
Post thoracentesis nursing interventions Correct Answer - Encourage the
client to take deep breaths after the procedure.
CVA priority findings Correct Answer - Dysphagia
ABG results of a patient with advanced COPD Correct Answer - PaCO2 56
Radiation treatment correct patient statement Correct Answer - I will avoid
direct exposure to the sun.
Compartment syndrome expected findings Correct Answer - Pain that
increases with passive movement.
, Omeprazole provides relief by which action Correct Answer - Suppressing
gastric acid production.
Peripheral artery disease expected findings Correct Answer - Hair loss on
the lower legs.
Post hemodialysis reportable findings Correct Answer - Restlessness
Gentamicin treatment reportable findings Correct Answer - elevated serum
creatinine
Systemic lupus erythematosus expected findings Correct Answer - Facial
butterfly rash
Psyllium patient teaching Correct Answer - Drink 240 mL of water after
admission.
Feverfew medication interaction Correct Answer - Naproxen
Sildenafil patient teaching Correct Answer - You will not be able to use
sildenafil if you are taking nitroglycerin.
Patient receiving TPN does not have a new bag prepared Correct Answer -
Administer dextrose 10% in water until the new bag arrives.
Potassium-sparing diuretic patient teaching Correct Answer - Try to walk at
least three times a week for exercise.
Closed suction drain nursing management Correct Answer - Compress the
drain reservoir after emptying.
Patient with dyspnea and SOB priority nursing action prior to administering
oxygen Correct Answer - Determine if the client has a history of COPD.
Medication that is contraindicated for surgery Correct Answer - warfarin
Extubation of ET tube reportable findings Correct Answer - Stridor
Food that has the most calcium Correct Answer - 12 almonds
Position for nontunneled percutaneous central venous catheter insertion
Correct Answer - Trendelenburg
Juice to avoid with verapamil Correct Answer - Grapefruit
