lOM oAR c P S D | 1521 707 8
lOM oAR c P S D | 1521 707 8
ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
2019 questions and answers/ ATI RN
ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023/2024
GRADED A
2. A nurse is assessing a client admitted with peripheral vascular disease,.
Which of the following findings indicates a venous vascular disorder?
a) An ulcer at the tip of a toe
b) Hair loss distal to the clients calves
c) Leg pain at rest
d) Edema of the ankle
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3. A nurse is assessing a client who has pericarditis. In which of the following
areas of the client’s chest should the nurse place the stethoscope to best hear a
pericardial friction rub? (select HOT spot)
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Answer: D
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. The client asks why
the fluid in the water -seal chamber rises and falls. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
a) “ this means your lung is fully expanded “
b) “ this indicates a possible leak”
c) “ suction pressure that is too high causes this”
d) “ Your breathing pattern causes this”
5. A community health nurse is reviewing home care instructions with an
older adult client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following
is the priority topic for the nurse to review with the client?
a) Daily sodium restriction
b) Daily exercise routine
c) Changes in weight
d) Fluid intake record
lOM oAR c P S D | 1521 707 8
ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
2019 questions and answers/ ATI RN
ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023/2024
GRADED A
2. A nurse is assessing a client admitted with peripheral vascular disease,.
Which of the following findings indicates a venous vascular disorder?
a) An ulcer at the tip of a toe
b) Hair loss distal to the clients calves
c) Leg pain at rest
d) Edema of the ankle
, lOM oAR c P S D | 1521 707 8
3. A nurse is assessing a client who has pericarditis. In which of the following
areas of the client’s chest should the nurse place the stethoscope to best hear a
pericardial friction rub? (select HOT spot)
, lOM oAR c P S D | 1521 707 8
Answer: D
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. The client asks why
the fluid in the water -seal chamber rises and falls. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make?
a) “ this means your lung is fully expanded “
b) “ this indicates a possible leak”
c) “ suction pressure that is too high causes this”
d) “ Your breathing pattern causes this”
5. A community health nurse is reviewing home care instructions with an
older adult client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following
is the priority topic for the nurse to review with the client?
a) Daily sodium restriction
b) Daily exercise routine
c) Changes in weight
d) Fluid intake record
