ATI PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2022-2023 / PN ADULT
MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE EXAM
365 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has ovarian cancer and will
receive chemotherapy through a peripherally inserted central catheter
(PICC) line. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-fever
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has closed-chest tube
drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-watch for 150 ml
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 2 days postoperative
following a colon resection. Which of the following indicates the need for
nursing intervention? - ANSWER-dark brown drainage in the NG tube
A nurse is caring for a client who is visually impaired. When delivering the
client's meal tray. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is starting to take
metformin extended release. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in the instructions? - ANSWER-monitor blood glucose while
taking this medication
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for an older adult client who has a
new prescription for transdermal clonidine. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the plan of care? - ANSWER-check
the client for increased hypopigmentation under the patch
, ATI PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2022-2023 / PN ADULT
MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE EXAM
365 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report about the care of four clients.
Which of the following clients should the nurse see first? - ANSWER-A
client who displays increased confusion over the past 4 hr
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client whose cardiac monitor suddenly
displays ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following is the priority
nursing action? - ANSWER-
A nurse is collecting data from a client who underwent a thyroidectomy 4 hr
ago. Which of the following client findings indicates a complication of the
procedure? - ANSWER-tingling of the fingers
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who had an
excisional biopsy of the left breast. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include? - ANSWER-apply an ice pack to the incision site
to treat discomfort
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peritonitis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-absent bowel
sounds
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has mitral valve regurgitation.
Which of the following areas should the nurse place the stethoscope to
auscultate a murmur? - ANSWER-D
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about menopause. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - ANSWER-"I should expect to have an increased risk for breast
cancer"
, ATI PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2022-2023 / PN ADULT
MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE EXAM
365 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal
reflux disease. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse
include? - ANSWER-Drink carbonated beverages with meals
A nurse is preparing a client for a colposcopy following an abnormal
Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - ANSWER-
A nurse is assisting with the development of the plan of care for a client
who has a low WBC count. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include? - ANSWER-avoid fresh flowers
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a history of urinary
tract infections. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include? - ANSWER-urinate before and after sexual intercourse
A nurse is caring for a client who a prescription for a sequential
compression device (SCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse
take when applying the SCD? - ANSWER-2 fingers
A nurse is caring for a client who has bladder cancer and is 1 day
postoperative following placement of an ileal conduit. Which of the following
information should the nurse report to the provider? - ANSWER-stoma
color
A nurse is collecting data about immunizations from a 65yr old client who
has no identified risk factors for disease. The nurse should identify the
, ATI PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2022-2023 / PN ADULT
MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE EXAM
365 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
client's need for which of the following immunizations? - ANSWER-herpes
zoster
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about colorectal cancer. Which
of the following risk factors should the nurse include? - ANSWER-ulcerative
colitis
A nurse is assisting with the transfer of a client from a medical-surgical unit
to an intensive care unit following a change in status. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the transfer documentation? -
ANSWER-primary health problem
scheduled times for dressing changes
current medication prescriptions
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to administering
hydrocholorothiazide for mild hypertension. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as a contraindication to administering medication?
- ANSWER-potassium 2.8 mEq/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is in the active
phase of dying. The client refuses further hydration and nourishment.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-provide
regular oral care for the client with a moist swab
A nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit following a
cardiac catherization using a femoral approach. Which of the following
methods should the nurse use to monitor complications? - ANSWER-
palpate the client's pedal pulses and compare bilaterally
MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE EXAM
365 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has ovarian cancer and will
receive chemotherapy through a peripherally inserted central catheter
(PICC) line. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-fever
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has closed-chest tube
drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-watch for 150 ml
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 2 days postoperative
following a colon resection. Which of the following indicates the need for
nursing intervention? - ANSWER-dark brown drainage in the NG tube
A nurse is caring for a client who is visually impaired. When delivering the
client's meal tray. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? -
ANSWER-
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is starting to take
metformin extended release. Which of the following instructions should the
nurse include in the instructions? - ANSWER-monitor blood glucose while
taking this medication
A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for an older adult client who has a
new prescription for transdermal clonidine. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the plan of care? - ANSWER-check
the client for increased hypopigmentation under the patch
, ATI PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2022-2023 / PN ADULT
MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE EXAM
365 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is receiving change-of-shift report about the care of four clients.
Which of the following clients should the nurse see first? - ANSWER-A
client who displays increased confusion over the past 4 hr
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client whose cardiac monitor suddenly
displays ventricular tachycardia. Which of the following is the priority
nursing action? - ANSWER-
A nurse is collecting data from a client who underwent a thyroidectomy 4 hr
ago. Which of the following client findings indicates a complication of the
procedure? - ANSWER-tingling of the fingers
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who had an
excisional biopsy of the left breast. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include? - ANSWER-apply an ice pack to the incision site
to treat discomfort
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has peritonitis. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect? - ANSWER-absent bowel
sounds
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has mitral valve regurgitation.
Which of the following areas should the nurse place the stethoscope to
auscultate a murmur? - ANSWER-D
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about menopause. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching? - ANSWER-"I should expect to have an increased risk for breast
cancer"
, ATI PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2022-2023 / PN ADULT
MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE EXAM
365 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal
reflux disease. Which of the following dietary instructions should the nurse
include? - ANSWER-Drink carbonated beverages with meals
A nurse is preparing a client for a colposcopy following an abnormal
Papanicolaou (Pap) test. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - ANSWER-
A nurse is assisting with the development of the plan of care for a client
who has a low WBC count. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include? - ANSWER-avoid fresh flowers
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a history of urinary
tract infections. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include? - ANSWER-urinate before and after sexual intercourse
A nurse is caring for a client who a prescription for a sequential
compression device (SCD). Which of the following actions should the nurse
take when applying the SCD? - ANSWER-2 fingers
A nurse is caring for a client who has bladder cancer and is 1 day
postoperative following placement of an ileal conduit. Which of the following
information should the nurse report to the provider? - ANSWER-stoma
color
A nurse is collecting data about immunizations from a 65yr old client who
has no identified risk factors for disease. The nurse should identify the
, ATI PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2022-2023 / PN ADULT
MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM TEST BANK COMPLETE EXAM
365 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
client's need for which of the following immunizations? - ANSWER-herpes
zoster
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about colorectal cancer. Which
of the following risk factors should the nurse include? - ANSWER-ulcerative
colitis
A nurse is assisting with the transfer of a client from a medical-surgical unit
to an intensive care unit following a change in status. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the transfer documentation? -
ANSWER-primary health problem
scheduled times for dressing changes
current medication prescriptions
A nurse is collecting data from a client prior to administering
hydrocholorothiazide for mild hypertension. Which of the following findings
should the nurse identify as a contraindication to administering medication?
- ANSWER-potassium 2.8 mEq/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and is in the active
phase of dying. The client refuses further hydration and nourishment.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER-provide
regular oral care for the client with a moist swab
A nurse is caring for a client who has returned to the unit following a
cardiac catherization using a femoral approach. Which of the following
methods should the nurse use to monitor complications? - ANSWER-
palpate the client's pedal pulses and compare bilaterally
