ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED FINAL EXAM
2023/24 GRADED A+||LATEST VERSION!!
Med Surge Final Exam
1…. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who has acute
pancreatitis. The nurse should expect to find an elevation of which of following
values?
Amylase
Rational
Amylase is an enzyme that changes complex sugars into simple sugars that can
be used by the body. It is produced by the pancreas and salivary glands and
released into the mouth, stomach, and intestines to aid in digestion. The
amylase level of a client who has acute pancreatitis usually increases within 12
to 24 hr and can remain elevated for 2 to 3 days.
2…. A nurse in a clinic is interviewing a client who has a possible diagnosis of
endometriosis. Which of the following findings in the client's history should the
nurse recognize as consistent with a diagnosis of endometriosis?
Dysmenorrhea that is unresponsive to NSAIDs.
Rational
,Endometriosis is a condition in which the type of tissue that lines the
uterus implants in locations outside the uterus. This typically causes pelvic
pain around the time of the menstrual period but can cause pain at other
times in the cycle. The discomfort is often unrelieved by the use of
NSAIDs.
ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED FINAL EXAM 2021
GRADED A+
3…. A rehabilitation nurse is caring for a client who has had a spinal cord injury
that resulted in paraplegia. After a week on the unit, the nurse notes that
the client is withdrawn and increasingly resistant to rehabilitative efforts by
the staff. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Establish a plan of care with the client that sets attainable goals.
Rational
The nurse should develop a plan of care for this client with mutually set goals.
This action invests the client in the rehabilitation process, which encourages
feelings of ownership for it, and sees the goals as more attainable
4….A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted
with severe burns to both lower extremities and is scheduled for an
escharotomy. The client's spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails.
Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate?
Large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation.
Rational
,An escharotomy is a surgical incision made to release pressure and improve
circulation in a part of the body that has a deep burn and is experiencing
excessive swelling. Burn injuries that encircle a body part, such as an arm or the
chest, can cause swelling and tightness in the affected area, resulting in
reduced circulation. Making surgical incisions into the burned tissue allows the
skin to expand, reduces tightness and pressure, and improves circulation.
5….A nurse is caring for a client who has suspected cholecystitis. The nurse
should expect the client's urine to appear which of the following colors?
Dark and foamy
Rational
The nurse should expect the client to have dark and foamy urine, which
indicates the kidneys are filtering excess bilirubin from the blood.
6….A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) and is taking aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following
diagnostic tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this
medication?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Rational
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease. ESR is useful in
detecting and monitoring tissue inflammation in clients with RA. As the
disease improves the ESR decreases.
, 7….A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a history of
recurring calcium oxalate kidney stones. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the teaching?
Drink 3 L of fluid every day.
Rational
The nurse should instruct the client to drink at least 3 to 4 L of fluid every day to
dilute the urine and reduce the risk for stone formation.
8….A nurse is assessing a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation
(DIC). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Excessive thrombosis and bleeding
Rational
The nurse should expect excessive thrombosis and bleeding of mucous
membranes because both DIC impairs both coagulation and
anticoagulation pathways.
9….A nurse is caring for a middle adult client who has just received the
diagnosis of endometrial cancer. In taking a nursing history, which of the
following manifestations is likely to be reported by this client?
Postmenopausal bleeding
Rational
2023/24 GRADED A+||LATEST VERSION!!
Med Surge Final Exam
1…. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who has acute
pancreatitis. The nurse should expect to find an elevation of which of following
values?
Amylase
Rational
Amylase is an enzyme that changes complex sugars into simple sugars that can
be used by the body. It is produced by the pancreas and salivary glands and
released into the mouth, stomach, and intestines to aid in digestion. The
amylase level of a client who has acute pancreatitis usually increases within 12
to 24 hr and can remain elevated for 2 to 3 days.
2…. A nurse in a clinic is interviewing a client who has a possible diagnosis of
endometriosis. Which of the following findings in the client's history should the
nurse recognize as consistent with a diagnosis of endometriosis?
Dysmenorrhea that is unresponsive to NSAIDs.
Rational
,Endometriosis is a condition in which the type of tissue that lines the
uterus implants in locations outside the uterus. This typically causes pelvic
pain around the time of the menstrual period but can cause pain at other
times in the cycle. The discomfort is often unrelieved by the use of
NSAIDs.
ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED FINAL EXAM 2021
GRADED A+
3…. A rehabilitation nurse is caring for a client who has had a spinal cord injury
that resulted in paraplegia. After a week on the unit, the nurse notes that
the client is withdrawn and increasingly resistant to rehabilitative efforts by
the staff. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Establish a plan of care with the client that sets attainable goals.
Rational
The nurse should develop a plan of care for this client with mutually set goals.
This action invests the client in the rehabilitation process, which encourages
feelings of ownership for it, and sees the goals as more attainable
4….A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted
with severe burns to both lower extremities and is scheduled for an
escharotomy. The client's spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails.
Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate?
Large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation.
Rational
,An escharotomy is a surgical incision made to release pressure and improve
circulation in a part of the body that has a deep burn and is experiencing
excessive swelling. Burn injuries that encircle a body part, such as an arm or the
chest, can cause swelling and tightness in the affected area, resulting in
reduced circulation. Making surgical incisions into the burned tissue allows the
skin to expand, reduces tightness and pressure, and improves circulation.
5….A nurse is caring for a client who has suspected cholecystitis. The nurse
should expect the client's urine to appear which of the following colors?
Dark and foamy
Rational
The nurse should expect the client to have dark and foamy urine, which
indicates the kidneys are filtering excess bilirubin from the blood.
6….A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has rheumatoid arthritis
(RA) and is taking aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours. Which of the following
diagnostic tests should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of this
medication?
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Rational
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease. ESR is useful in
detecting and monitoring tissue inflammation in clients with RA. As the
disease improves the ESR decreases.
, 7….A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a history of
recurring calcium oxalate kidney stones. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the teaching?
Drink 3 L of fluid every day.
Rational
The nurse should instruct the client to drink at least 3 to 4 L of fluid every day to
dilute the urine and reduce the risk for stone formation.
8….A nurse is assessing a client who has disseminated intravascular coagulation
(DIC). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Excessive thrombosis and bleeding
Rational
The nurse should expect excessive thrombosis and bleeding of mucous
membranes because both DIC impairs both coagulation and
anticoagulation pathways.
9….A nurse is caring for a middle adult client who has just received the
diagnosis of endometrial cancer. In taking a nursing history, which of the
following manifestations is likely to be reported by this client?
Postmenopausal bleeding
Rational
