ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL PRACTICE EXAM | COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED CORRECT ANSWERS|
GRADED A+
A NURSE IS REINFORCING TEACHING ABOUT MANAGEMENT of constipation with
a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. Increase intake of fiber-rich foods
b. Take a laxative every morning
c. Maintain a fluid intake of 1200 mL per day.
d. Limit activity to preserve energy-
Answer a. Increase intake of fiber-rich foods
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing pressure ulcers. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. Position pillows between the bony prominences.
b. Check for incontinence every 3 hr.
c. Massage reddened areas of the skin.
d. Elevate the head of the bed to 45°.-
Answer a. Position pillows between the bony prominences.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has peripheral arterial disease
(PAD) of the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include?
a. Place moist heat pads on the extremities.
b. Perform manual massage of the affected extremities
c. Dangle the extremities off the side of the bed.
d. Apply support stockings before getting out of bed-
Answer c. Dangle the extremities off the side of the bed.
A nurse is caring for a client who has meningococcal pneumonia. Which of the following
personal protective equipment should the nurse use?
a.gown
b.mask
c.sterile gloves
,d.protective eyewear-
Answer b.mask
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a
client. Which of the understanding of the teaching?
a. "I Should wait at least 2 hours after eating before going to bed."
b. "I should eat three meals a day without eating snacks between meals."
c. "I should season my food with garlic."
d. "I should drink my liquids through a straw."-
Answer a. "I Should wait at least 2 hours after eating before going to bed."
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an epidural infusion. Which of
the following findings should the nurse recognize as the priority?
a.pruritis
b.nausea
c.urinary retention
d.dyspnea-
Answer d.dyspnea
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking insulin glargine. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "This type of insulin should be given at the same time every day."
b. "This insulin can be mixed with short-acting insulin in a single syringe."
c. "This type of insulin can be used in a pump."
d. "This insulin has an increased risk for hypoglycemia."-
Answer a. "This type of insulin should be given at the same time every day."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client regarding testicular self-
examination. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will perform the exam before I shower."
b. "I will check my testicles every 6 months"
c. "I understand that testicular cancer is painless."
d. "I understand that pea-sized lumps are normal."-
Answer c. "I understand that testicular cancer is painless."
, A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery and is experiencing anxiety.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority?
a. Determine the client's understanding of the procedure
b. Encourage the client to express his feelings.
c. Allow the client's family to stay with him.
d. Provide music as a distraction.-
Answer a. Determine the client's understanding of the procedure
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care with a client who had a knee
arthroplasty. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as an indication
that a barrier to learning might be present?
a. The client asks questions each time the nurse stops talking.
b. The client stops the nurse and asks for pain medication
c. While the nurse is speaking, the client refers to the written materials.
d. A family member who is present asks the client to repeat important points.-
Answer b. The client stops the nurse and asks for pain medication
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who is postoperative following
a right hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a. "You may cross your legs in 60 days
b. "Avoid lying on your operative side
c. "Avoid bending your hips more than 90 degrees."
d. "You may sleep on a soft mattress".-
Answer c. "Avoid bending your hips more than 90 degrees."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a compound fracture of the femur and was placed
in balanced suspension skeletal traction 4 days ago. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
a. Perform pin site care daily.
b. Remove the overbed trapeze
c. Remove the boot every 2 hr.
d. Keep the weights on a stable, flat surface.-
Answer a. Perform pin site care daily.
A nurse is assisting the charge nurse with developing an in-service about caring for
clients who have internal sealed radiation implants. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
QUESTIONS WITH 100% RATED CORRECT ANSWERS|
GRADED A+
A NURSE IS REINFORCING TEACHING ABOUT MANAGEMENT of constipation with
a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following should the nurse include in the
teaching?
a. Increase intake of fiber-rich foods
b. Take a laxative every morning
c. Maintain a fluid intake of 1200 mL per day.
d. Limit activity to preserve energy-
Answer a. Increase intake of fiber-rich foods
A nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing pressure ulcers. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
a. Position pillows between the bony prominences.
b. Check for incontinence every 3 hr.
c. Massage reddened areas of the skin.
d. Elevate the head of the bed to 45°.-
Answer a. Position pillows between the bony prominences.
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has peripheral arterial disease
(PAD) of the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse
include?
a. Place moist heat pads on the extremities.
b. Perform manual massage of the affected extremities
c. Dangle the extremities off the side of the bed.
d. Apply support stockings before getting out of bed-
Answer c. Dangle the extremities off the side of the bed.
A nurse is caring for a client who has meningococcal pneumonia. Which of the following
personal protective equipment should the nurse use?
a.gown
b.mask
c.sterile gloves
,d.protective eyewear-
Answer b.mask
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with a
client. Which of the understanding of the teaching?
a. "I Should wait at least 2 hours after eating before going to bed."
b. "I should eat three meals a day without eating snacks between meals."
c. "I should season my food with garlic."
d. "I should drink my liquids through a straw."-
Answer a. "I Should wait at least 2 hours after eating before going to bed."
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has an epidural infusion. Which of
the following findings should the nurse recognize as the priority?
a.pruritis
b.nausea
c.urinary retention
d.dyspnea-
Answer d.dyspnea
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking insulin glargine. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "This type of insulin should be given at the same time every day."
b. "This insulin can be mixed with short-acting insulin in a single syringe."
c. "This type of insulin can be used in a pump."
d. "This insulin has an increased risk for hypoglycemia."-
Answer a. "This type of insulin should be given at the same time every day."
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client regarding testicular self-
examination. Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an
understanding of the teaching?
a. "I will perform the exam before I shower."
b. "I will check my testicles every 6 months"
c. "I understand that testicular cancer is painless."
d. "I understand that pea-sized lumps are normal."-
Answer c. "I understand that testicular cancer is painless."
, A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for surgery and is experiencing anxiety.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority?
a. Determine the client's understanding of the procedure
b. Encourage the client to express his feelings.
c. Allow the client's family to stay with him.
d. Provide music as a distraction.-
Answer a. Determine the client's understanding of the procedure
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care with a client who had a knee
arthroplasty. Which of the following factors should the nurse identify as an indication
that a barrier to learning might be present?
a. The client asks questions each time the nurse stops talking.
b. The client stops the nurse and asks for pain medication
c. While the nurse is speaking, the client refers to the written materials.
d. A family member who is present asks the client to repeat important points.-
Answer b. The client stops the nurse and asks for pain medication
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who is postoperative following
a right hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
a. "You may cross your legs in 60 days
b. "Avoid lying on your operative side
c. "Avoid bending your hips more than 90 degrees."
d. "You may sleep on a soft mattress".-
Answer c. "Avoid bending your hips more than 90 degrees."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a compound fracture of the femur and was placed
in balanced suspension skeletal traction 4 days ago. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
a. Perform pin site care daily.
b. Remove the overbed trapeze
c. Remove the boot every 2 hr.
d. Keep the weights on a stable, flat surface.-
Answer a. Perform pin site care daily.
A nurse is assisting the charge nurse with developing an in-service about caring for
clients who have internal sealed radiation implants. Which of the following information
should the nurse include?
