MED SURG 2 ATI QUESTIONS #2
MED SURG 2 ATI QUESTIONS #2
ATI # 2
1) A nurse is providing teaching about sumatriptan to a client. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
If I need a second dose, I will have to wait at least 12 hours.
I will take this medication at the onset of a migraine.
I should use this medication daily to precent reoccurrence of my migraines.
This medication works by dilating the blood vessels of my head.
2) A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Report the infection to the states department of heath.
Schedule the client for retesting in 1 week
Administer ceftriaxone via intermittent IV bolus.
Instruct the client to abstain from sexual intercourse for 1 month.
3) A nurse on a medical surgical unit is delegating task to assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following
client care task is within the scope of practice for the AP?
Explaining the step for a 24-hour urine collection
Performing postmortem care
Interpreting blood glucose values
Assisting with low carbohydrate diet selections.
4) A nurse is receiving change of shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should
the nurse plan to assess first?
A client who has sinus arrhythmia and is receiving cardiac monitoring.
,MED SURG 2 ATI QUESTIONS #2
A client who has a hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea.
A client who has epidural analgesia and weakness in the lower extremities
A client who has diabetes mellitus and a hemoglobin A1C of 6.8%.
,MED SURG 2 ATI QUESTIONS #2
5) A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Soak feet twice daily.
Round the edges of toenails when trimming
Wear clean cotton socks every day.
Use moisturizing between the toes.
6) A nurse is planning to delegate task to assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following task should the
nurse assign to the AP?
Obtain a client’s temperature prior to surgery.
Reposition a client.
Measure a client’s urine output.
Record a client’s blood pressure ready by 1000.
7) A nurse is caring for a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and reports urinary frequency. Which of
the following actions is appropriate?
Check the client for ruptured membranes.
Assure the client that this is an expected finding during this trimester.
Advice the client to limit her evening fluid intake.
Obtain a specimen for culture and sensitivity.
8) A nurse is preparing to administer several medications through a client’s nasointestinal tube. The
nurse should ask the pharmacist about the availability of a different form for which of the following
medications?
Oral anticoagulant
Antibiotic suspension
Enteric coated aspirin
Statin tablet.
9) A school nurse is teaching a parent about absence seizures. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
, MED SURG 2 ATI QUESTIONS #2
The child usually has an aura prior to onset.
This type of seizure can be mistaken for daydreaming.
This type of seizure has a gradual onset.
This type of seizure last 30 to 60 seconds.
10) A nurse is caring for a client who has prescriptions for furosemide and gentamicin. For which of the
following complications should the nurse monitor the client?
Liver toxicity
Ototoxicity
Hyperkalemia
Hypoglycemia
11) A nurse is teaching a parent of a school age child who is to begin a daily dose of methylphenidate.
Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should administer the medication at bedtime.
Your child should avoid excess sodium intake.
Your child should avoid foods containing tyramine.
You should administer the medication after breakfast.
Methylphenidate may cause growth suppression, so the child's height and weight should be assessed.
Methylphenidate may also increase blood pressure, so the nurse should pay careful attention to blood
pressure.
12) A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following
recommendations is appropriate for this client?
Increase fluid to 2 L/day.
Use saturated oils when cooking.
Encourage seasoning with dry herbs.
Increase consumption of daily products.
13) A charge nurse is teaching new staff members about factors that increase a client’s risk to become
violent. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include as the best predictor for future
violence?
A history of being in prison.
MED SURG 2 ATI QUESTIONS #2
ATI # 2
1) A nurse is providing teaching about sumatriptan to a client. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
If I need a second dose, I will have to wait at least 12 hours.
I will take this medication at the onset of a migraine.
I should use this medication daily to precent reoccurrence of my migraines.
This medication works by dilating the blood vessels of my head.
2) A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
Report the infection to the states department of heath.
Schedule the client for retesting in 1 week
Administer ceftriaxone via intermittent IV bolus.
Instruct the client to abstain from sexual intercourse for 1 month.
3) A nurse on a medical surgical unit is delegating task to assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following
client care task is within the scope of practice for the AP?
Explaining the step for a 24-hour urine collection
Performing postmortem care
Interpreting blood glucose values
Assisting with low carbohydrate diet selections.
4) A nurse is receiving change of shift report for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should
the nurse plan to assess first?
A client who has sinus arrhythmia and is receiving cardiac monitoring.
,MED SURG 2 ATI QUESTIONS #2
A client who has a hip fracture and a new onset of tachypnea.
A client who has epidural analgesia and weakness in the lower extremities
A client who has diabetes mellitus and a hemoglobin A1C of 6.8%.
,MED SURG 2 ATI QUESTIONS #2
5) A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Soak feet twice daily.
Round the edges of toenails when trimming
Wear clean cotton socks every day.
Use moisturizing between the toes.
6) A nurse is planning to delegate task to assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following task should the
nurse assign to the AP?
Obtain a client’s temperature prior to surgery.
Reposition a client.
Measure a client’s urine output.
Record a client’s blood pressure ready by 1000.
7) A nurse is caring for a client who is at 20 weeks of gestation and reports urinary frequency. Which of
the following actions is appropriate?
Check the client for ruptured membranes.
Assure the client that this is an expected finding during this trimester.
Advice the client to limit her evening fluid intake.
Obtain a specimen for culture and sensitivity.
8) A nurse is preparing to administer several medications through a client’s nasointestinal tube. The
nurse should ask the pharmacist about the availability of a different form for which of the following
medications?
Oral anticoagulant
Antibiotic suspension
Enteric coated aspirin
Statin tablet.
9) A school nurse is teaching a parent about absence seizures. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
, MED SURG 2 ATI QUESTIONS #2
The child usually has an aura prior to onset.
This type of seizure can be mistaken for daydreaming.
This type of seizure has a gradual onset.
This type of seizure last 30 to 60 seconds.
10) A nurse is caring for a client who has prescriptions for furosemide and gentamicin. For which of the
following complications should the nurse monitor the client?
Liver toxicity
Ototoxicity
Hyperkalemia
Hypoglycemia
11) A nurse is teaching a parent of a school age child who is to begin a daily dose of methylphenidate.
Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching?
You should administer the medication at bedtime.
Your child should avoid excess sodium intake.
Your child should avoid foods containing tyramine.
You should administer the medication after breakfast.
Methylphenidate may cause growth suppression, so the child's height and weight should be assessed.
Methylphenidate may also increase blood pressure, so the nurse should pay careful attention to blood
pressure.
12) A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following
recommendations is appropriate for this client?
Increase fluid to 2 L/day.
Use saturated oils when cooking.
Encourage seasoning with dry herbs.
Increase consumption of daily products.
13) A charge nurse is teaching new staff members about factors that increase a client’s risk to become
violent. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include as the best predictor for future
violence?
A history of being in prison.
