ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM
RETAKE WITH NGN LATEST UPDATE 2025
(ACTUAL EXAM)
a nurse is assessing a client who is 12 hr postoperative following
colon resection. which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the surgeon?
• correct answer -HGB 8.2
a nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate IV
for the treatment of hypomagnesemia. which of the following
findings indicates effectiveness of the medication? - correct answer -
apical pulse 82
a nurse is preparing a client for lumbar puncture. which of the
following images indicates the position the nurse should assist the
client into for this procedure? - correct answer -exhibit c.
picture shows pt lying in side-lying position
a nurse is reviewing ABG results:
pH 42, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3 21
the nurse should recognize that these findings are an indication of
which of the following conditions? - correct answer -compensated
respiratory alkalosis
a nurse is preparing to administer daily meds to a client who is
undergoing a procedure at 1000 that requires contrast dye. which of
the following routine medications to give at 0800 should the nurse
withhold? - correct answer - metformin
a nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing seizures
secondary to meningitis. which of the following interventions should
,the nurse include in the plan of care? - correct answer -have suction
equipment at the bedside
& dim the overhead lights
a nurse is caring for a client who has a pressure ulcer with necrotic
tissue and requires wet-to-damp dressing changes. which of the
following types of debridement should the nurse include in the plan
of care? - correct answer - mechanical
a nurse is caring for a female client who has toxic shock syndrome.
which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - correct
answer -generalized rash
a nurse is preparing to administer a medication for a client through a
non-tunneled percutaneous central catheter. which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - correct answer -flush the catheter
with 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride
a nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with nausea,
vomiting, and a possible bowel obstruction. an NG tube is placed
and set to low intermittent suction. which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider? - correct answer -the client's
abdomen becomes distended and firm
a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has diabetes
insipidus. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? -
correct answer -urine specific gravity of 1.001
a nurse is caring for a client who has hyperthyroidism and develops
thyroid storm. which of the following instructions should the nurse
give to the client regarding management of thyroid storm? - correct
answer -you will need a cooling blanket to lower your body
temperature
, a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute
gout. the nurse should expect an increase in which of the
following laboratory values? - correct answer -uric acid
a nurse is preparing to administer peritoneal dialysis to a client.
which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct
answer -hang the drainage bag over the client's abdomen
a nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has
deep partial- thickness burns over 30% of his body, including his
upper chest and abdomen. which of the following actions is the
nurse's priority? - correct answer -ok so both the quizlets say insert
18 gauge catheter
but i would say
check the client's mouth for black particles
a nurse is presenting an in-service program about Parkinson's
disease. which of the following statements should the nurse include
in the teaching? - correct answer - PD results from a decreased
amount of dopamine in the client's brain
a nurse is preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a client
who had an ischemic stroke. which of the following is an appropriate
nursing action?
• correct answer -elevate the head of bed between 25 to 30 degrees
a nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. which of the
following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
• correct answer -desmopressin
a nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking
ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. which of the following
tests should the nurse monitor?
• correct answer -stool for occult blood
a nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client. which of
the following actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer -
initiate airborne precautions
RETAKE WITH NGN LATEST UPDATE 2025
(ACTUAL EXAM)
a nurse is assessing a client who is 12 hr postoperative following
colon resection. which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the surgeon?
• correct answer -HGB 8.2
a nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate IV
for the treatment of hypomagnesemia. which of the following
findings indicates effectiveness of the medication? - correct answer -
apical pulse 82
a nurse is preparing a client for lumbar puncture. which of the
following images indicates the position the nurse should assist the
client into for this procedure? - correct answer -exhibit c.
picture shows pt lying in side-lying position
a nurse is reviewing ABG results:
pH 42, PaCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3 21
the nurse should recognize that these findings are an indication of
which of the following conditions? - correct answer -compensated
respiratory alkalosis
a nurse is preparing to administer daily meds to a client who is
undergoing a procedure at 1000 that requires contrast dye. which of
the following routine medications to give at 0800 should the nurse
withhold? - correct answer - metformin
a nurse is planning care for a client who is experiencing seizures
secondary to meningitis. which of the following interventions should
,the nurse include in the plan of care? - correct answer -have suction
equipment at the bedside
& dim the overhead lights
a nurse is caring for a client who has a pressure ulcer with necrotic
tissue and requires wet-to-damp dressing changes. which of the
following types of debridement should the nurse include in the plan
of care? - correct answer - mechanical
a nurse is caring for a female client who has toxic shock syndrome.
which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - correct
answer -generalized rash
a nurse is preparing to administer a medication for a client through a
non-tunneled percutaneous central catheter. which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - correct answer -flush the catheter
with 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride
a nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with nausea,
vomiting, and a possible bowel obstruction. an NG tube is placed
and set to low intermittent suction. which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider? - correct answer -the client's
abdomen becomes distended and firm
a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has diabetes
insipidus. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? -
correct answer -urine specific gravity of 1.001
a nurse is caring for a client who has hyperthyroidism and develops
thyroid storm. which of the following instructions should the nurse
give to the client regarding management of thyroid storm? - correct
answer -you will need a cooling blanket to lower your body
temperature
, a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has acute
gout. the nurse should expect an increase in which of the
following laboratory values? - correct answer -uric acid
a nurse is preparing to administer peritoneal dialysis to a client.
which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct
answer -hang the drainage bag over the client's abdomen
a nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has
deep partial- thickness burns over 30% of his body, including his
upper chest and abdomen. which of the following actions is the
nurse's priority? - correct answer -ok so both the quizlets say insert
18 gauge catheter
but i would say
check the client's mouth for black particles
a nurse is presenting an in-service program about Parkinson's
disease. which of the following statements should the nurse include
in the teaching? - correct answer - PD results from a decreased
amount of dopamine in the client's brain
a nurse is preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a client
who had an ischemic stroke. which of the following is an appropriate
nursing action?
• correct answer -elevate the head of bed between 25 to 30 degrees
a nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. which of the
following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
• correct answer -desmopressin
a nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking
ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. which of the following
tests should the nurse monitor?
• correct answer -stool for occult blood
a nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client. which of
the following actions should the nurse take first? - correct answer -
initiate airborne precautions
