ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 2024 /RN
ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK 170+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is caring for a client who has increased ICP and a new
prescription for mannitol. for which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse monitor? - ANSWER--hyponatremia
a nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a right hemispheric
stroke. the nurse should expect the client to have difficulty with which of
the following? - ANSWER--impulse control
moving the left side
depth perception
situational awareness
a nurse is caring for a client who has left homonymous hemianopsia.
which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention? -
ANSWER--place the bedside table on the right side of the bed
a nurse is planning care for a client who has dysphagia and a new dietary
prescription. which of the following should the nurse include in the plan
of care? - ANSWER--have suction equipment available for use
feed the client thickened liquids
place food on the unaffected side of the clients mouth
teach the client to swallow with the neck flexed
, ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 2024 /RN
ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK 170+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia (both receptive and
expressive). which of the following should the nurse include in the
clients plan of care? - ANSWER--speak to the client at a slower rate
assist the client to use cards with pictures
give instructions one step at a time
a nurse is assessing a client. which of the following findings indicates
that the client experienced a left-hemispheric stroke? - ANSWER--
inability to recognize familiar objects
a nurse is planning care for a client who has a spinal cord injury (SCI)
involving a T12 fracture 1 week ago. the client has no muscle control of
the lower limbs, bowels, or bladder. which of the following should be
the nurse's highest priority? - ANSWER--prevention of further damage
to the spinal cord
a nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury who reports a
severe headache and is sweating profusely. vital signs include blood
pressure 220/110 mm Hg and apical heart rate 54/min. which of the
following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER--sit the client
upright in bed
, ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 2024 /RN
ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK 170+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is caring for a client who has a C4 spinal cord injury. the nurse
should recognize the client is at greatest risk for which of the following
complications? - ANSWER--respiratory compromise
a nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cervical injury 24 hr ago.
which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the
provider? - ANSWER--muscle relaxants
a nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cervical spine injury 3
months ago. the nurse should plan to implement which of the following
types of bladder management methods? - ANSWER--condom catheter
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has COPD and a
new prescription for albuterol. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER--I can
have an increase in my heart rate while taking this medication
A nurse is preparing to administer an initial dose of prednisone to a
client who has COPD. The nurse should monitor for which of the
following adverse effects of this med? - ANSWER--A) Hypokalemia
C) Fluid Retention
E) Black, tarry stools
, ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 2024 /RN
ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK 170+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has
osteoporosis. which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching? - ANSWER--take calcium supplements with
meals
a nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who is taking
digoxin. which of the following medications should the nurse identify as
increasing the risk for the client to develop digoxin toxicity? -
ANSWER--Furosemide
a nurse is reinforcing teaching about insulin injections with an adult
client who weighs 45.4 kg (100 lb). Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER--"i
should give my shot in my belly tissue"
a nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who had a
mechanical mitral valve replacement. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching - ANSWER--"i
will notify my dentist about this procedure"
a nurse is reviewing the medical record for an older adult who is
experiencing nausea and vomiting. based on the client data, which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER--notify the charge
nurse of the client's BUN level
ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK 170+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is caring for a client who has increased ICP and a new
prescription for mannitol. for which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse monitor? - ANSWER--hyponatremia
a nurse is caring for a client who has experienced a right hemispheric
stroke. the nurse should expect the client to have difficulty with which of
the following? - ANSWER--impulse control
moving the left side
depth perception
situational awareness
a nurse is caring for a client who has left homonymous hemianopsia.
which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention? -
ANSWER--place the bedside table on the right side of the bed
a nurse is planning care for a client who has dysphagia and a new dietary
prescription. which of the following should the nurse include in the plan
of care? - ANSWER--have suction equipment available for use
feed the client thickened liquids
place food on the unaffected side of the clients mouth
teach the client to swallow with the neck flexed
, ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 2024 /RN
ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK 170+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is caring for a client who has global aphasia (both receptive and
expressive). which of the following should the nurse include in the
clients plan of care? - ANSWER--speak to the client at a slower rate
assist the client to use cards with pictures
give instructions one step at a time
a nurse is assessing a client. which of the following findings indicates
that the client experienced a left-hemispheric stroke? - ANSWER--
inability to recognize familiar objects
a nurse is planning care for a client who has a spinal cord injury (SCI)
involving a T12 fracture 1 week ago. the client has no muscle control of
the lower limbs, bowels, or bladder. which of the following should be
the nurse's highest priority? - ANSWER--prevention of further damage
to the spinal cord
a nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury who reports a
severe headache and is sweating profusely. vital signs include blood
pressure 220/110 mm Hg and apical heart rate 54/min. which of the
following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER--sit the client
upright in bed
, ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 2024 /RN
ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK 170+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is caring for a client who has a C4 spinal cord injury. the nurse
should recognize the client is at greatest risk for which of the following
complications? - ANSWER--respiratory compromise
a nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cervical injury 24 hr ago.
which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the
provider? - ANSWER--muscle relaxants
a nurse is caring for a client who experienced a cervical spine injury 3
months ago. the nurse should plan to implement which of the following
types of bladder management methods? - ANSWER--condom catheter
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has COPD and a
new prescription for albuterol. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER--I can
have an increase in my heart rate while taking this medication
A nurse is preparing to administer an initial dose of prednisone to a
client who has COPD. The nurse should monitor for which of the
following adverse effects of this med? - ANSWER--A) Hypokalemia
C) Fluid Retention
E) Black, tarry stools
, ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 2024 /RN
ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK 170+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ALREADY GRADED A+
a nurse is reinforcing teaching with an older adult client who has
osteoporosis. which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching? - ANSWER--take calcium supplements with
meals
a nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who is taking
digoxin. which of the following medications should the nurse identify as
increasing the risk for the client to develop digoxin toxicity? -
ANSWER--Furosemide
a nurse is reinforcing teaching about insulin injections with an adult
client who weighs 45.4 kg (100 lb). Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER--"i
should give my shot in my belly tissue"
a nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who had a
mechanical mitral valve replacement. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching - ANSWER--"i
will notify my dentist about this procedure"
a nurse is reviewing the medical record for an older adult who is
experiencing nausea and vomiting. based on the client data, which of the
following actions should the nurse take? - ANSWER--notify the charge
nurse of the client's BUN level
