ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Practice 2019 -2023
with NGN
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute cholecystitis. Which of the following findings is the nurse's
priority?
Anorexia
Abdominal pain radiating to the right shoulder
Tachycardia
Rebound abdominal tenderness
Tachycardia
-Tachycardia is a manifestation of biliary colic, which can lead to shock. The nurse should position the
head of the client's bed flat and report this finding immediately
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing hemodialysis to treat end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).
The client reports muscle cramps and tingling sensation in their hands. Which of the following
medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Epoetin alfa
Furosemide
Captopril
,Calcium carbonate
Calcium carbonate
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has a new prescription for
epoetin alfa. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will monitor my blood pressure while taking this medication"
"I should take a vitamin D supplement to increase the effectiveness of the medication."
"I should inform the provider if I experience an increased appetite while taking this medication"
"I will decrease the amount of protein in my diet while taking this medication."
"I will monitor my blood pressure while taking this medication"
-monitor their blood pressure while taking this medication because hypertension is a common adverse
effect and can lead to hypertensive encephalopathy.
Rationale
-client requires an adequate intake of iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 while taking this medication
because they are essential to the production of erythrocytes.
-increase the amount of protein in their diet while receiving chemotherapy to decrease the risk for
infection.
The nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should plan to make a referral to physical therapy for
which of the following clients?
,-A client who is receiving preoperative teaching for a right knee arthroplasty.
-A client who states they will have difficulty obtaining a walker for home use.
-A client who reports an increase in pain following a left hip arthroplasty.
-A client who is having emotional difficulty accepting that they have a prosthetic leg.
A client who is receiving preoperative teaching for a right knee arthroplasty.
-should make a referral to physical therapy for a client who is receiving preoperative teaching for a knee
arthroplasty so the client can begin understanding postoperative exercises and physical restrictions.
Rationale
-should make a referral to a social worker for walker
-should contact the provider for a client who is experiencing increased pain following a left hip
arthroplasty.
-should refer the client to a counselor to assist with coping with the adjustment to the need of a
prosthetic leg.
A nurse is providing teaching to a female client who has a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which
of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Avoid foods that are high in ascorbic acid.
, Add oatmeal to the water when taking a tub bath.
Urinate every 6 hr.
Take daily cranberry supplements.
Take daily cranberry supplements
-.take cranberry supplements or drink low-fructose cranberry juice because it contains compounds that
adhere to the urinary tract wall, decreasing the risk for developing a UTI
Rationale
-risk for developing UTIs should urinate every 2 to 4 hr.
-take showers rather than tub baths because bacteria in the bath water can enter the urethra.
-increase intake of ascorbic acid to acidify the urine.
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for
metformin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will monitor my blood sugar carefully because the medication increases the secretion of insulin."
"I should take this medication with a meal."
"I can expect to gain weight while taking this medication."
with NGN
A nurse is assessing a client who has acute cholecystitis. Which of the following findings is the nurse's
priority?
Anorexia
Abdominal pain radiating to the right shoulder
Tachycardia
Rebound abdominal tenderness
Tachycardia
-Tachycardia is a manifestation of biliary colic, which can lead to shock. The nurse should position the
head of the client's bed flat and report this finding immediately
A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing hemodialysis to treat end-stage kidney disease (ESKD).
The client reports muscle cramps and tingling sensation in their hands. Which of the following
medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Epoetin alfa
Furosemide
Captopril
,Calcium carbonate
Calcium carbonate
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has a new prescription for
epoetin alfa. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will monitor my blood pressure while taking this medication"
"I should take a vitamin D supplement to increase the effectiveness of the medication."
"I should inform the provider if I experience an increased appetite while taking this medication"
"I will decrease the amount of protein in my diet while taking this medication."
"I will monitor my blood pressure while taking this medication"
-monitor their blood pressure while taking this medication because hypertension is a common adverse
effect and can lead to hypertensive encephalopathy.
Rationale
-client requires an adequate intake of iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 while taking this medication
because they are essential to the production of erythrocytes.
-increase the amount of protein in their diet while receiving chemotherapy to decrease the risk for
infection.
The nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should plan to make a referral to physical therapy for
which of the following clients?
,-A client who is receiving preoperative teaching for a right knee arthroplasty.
-A client who states they will have difficulty obtaining a walker for home use.
-A client who reports an increase in pain following a left hip arthroplasty.
-A client who is having emotional difficulty accepting that they have a prosthetic leg.
A client who is receiving preoperative teaching for a right knee arthroplasty.
-should make a referral to physical therapy for a client who is receiving preoperative teaching for a knee
arthroplasty so the client can begin understanding postoperative exercises and physical restrictions.
Rationale
-should make a referral to a social worker for walker
-should contact the provider for a client who is experiencing increased pain following a left hip
arthroplasty.
-should refer the client to a counselor to assist with coping with the adjustment to the need of a
prosthetic leg.
A nurse is providing teaching to a female client who has a history of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Which
of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Avoid foods that are high in ascorbic acid.
, Add oatmeal to the water when taking a tub bath.
Urinate every 6 hr.
Take daily cranberry supplements.
Take daily cranberry supplements
-.take cranberry supplements or drink low-fructose cranberry juice because it contains compounds that
adhere to the urinary tract wall, decreasing the risk for developing a UTI
Rationale
-risk for developing UTIs should urinate every 2 to 4 hr.
-take showers rather than tub baths because bacteria in the bath water can enter the urethra.
-increase intake of ascorbic acid to acidify the urine.
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for
metformin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will monitor my blood sugar carefully because the medication increases the secretion of insulin."
"I should take this medication with a meal."
"I can expect to gain weight while taking this medication."
