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ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL RESPIRATORY EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
A nurse is preparing to administer propanolol by iv bolus to a
client experiencing a thyroid storm. Which of the following findings
indicates the client is having a therapeutic response?
A. Reduction of the effects of thyroid hormone on the heart
B. Blockage of the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid
gland
C. Increase of the heart's sensitivity to thyroid hormone
D. Increase of the uptake of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland
- answer-a. Reduction of the effects of thyroid hormone on the
heart
A nurse is monitoring a client's status 24 hr after a total
thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider?
A. Layrngeal stridor
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B. Productive cough
C. Pain with hyperextension of the neck
D. Hoarse, weak voice - answer-a. Laryngeal stridor
Laryngeal stridor is a harsh, high-pitched sound upon inspiration
that indicated respiratory obstruction. The nurse should take
immediate action to preserve the client's airway
A nurse is assessing a client who has adrenal insufficiency. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Moon face
B. Weight gain
C. Serum calcium 12.8 mg/dl
D. Serum sodium 150 meq/dl - answer-c. Adrenal insufficiency
causes serum calcium levels to be above the expected range
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has diabetes
insipidus and is receiving intranasal desmopressin. Which of the
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following information should the nurse include in the teaching
plan?
A. Daily fluid intake should be at least 3l
B. Obtain weight weekly at the same time of day wearing similar
clothing
C. Notify the provider if a weight loss of 0.45kg (1lb) or more per
week is noted
D. Occurrence of nocturia indicates the need for a dosage
adjustment - answer-d. The initial dose of desmopressin is
administered in teh evening; the provider will increase the dosage
until the client no longer experiences nocturia.
Fluid intake should be limited to no more than 3l/day
A nurse is providing teaching for a client with diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following findings associated with dka should the
nurse include?
A. Decreased urine output
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B. Weight gain of 1lb in 24 hr
C. Rapid, shallow respirations
D. Bgl greater than 300 mg/dl - answer-d. Bgl > 300
Deep kussmaul respirations are expected with dka
A nurse is teaching a client about glycosylated hemoglobin
(hba1c) testing. Which of the following statements from the client
indicates an understanding of the information about this test?
A. "i need to fast after midnight the night before the test"
B. "this test is a good indicator if my average blood glucose
levels."
C. "a level of 8-10% suggest adequate blood glucose control"
D. " i will use my hba1c level to adjust my daily insulin doses" -
answer-b. Hba1c reflects the client's glucose levels over a 12-day
period, which is the lifespan of rbcs.
ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL RESPIRATORY EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED||
A nurse is preparing to administer propanolol by iv bolus to a
client experiencing a thyroid storm. Which of the following findings
indicates the client is having a therapeutic response?
A. Reduction of the effects of thyroid hormone on the heart
B. Blockage of the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid
gland
C. Increase of the heart's sensitivity to thyroid hormone
D. Increase of the uptake of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland
- answer-a. Reduction of the effects of thyroid hormone on the
heart
A nurse is monitoring a client's status 24 hr after a total
thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider?
A. Layrngeal stridor
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B. Productive cough
C. Pain with hyperextension of the neck
D. Hoarse, weak voice - answer-a. Laryngeal stridor
Laryngeal stridor is a harsh, high-pitched sound upon inspiration
that indicated respiratory obstruction. The nurse should take
immediate action to preserve the client's airway
A nurse is assessing a client who has adrenal insufficiency. Which
of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Moon face
B. Weight gain
C. Serum calcium 12.8 mg/dl
D. Serum sodium 150 meq/dl - answer-c. Adrenal insufficiency
causes serum calcium levels to be above the expected range
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has diabetes
insipidus and is receiving intranasal desmopressin. Which of the
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following information should the nurse include in the teaching
plan?
A. Daily fluid intake should be at least 3l
B. Obtain weight weekly at the same time of day wearing similar
clothing
C. Notify the provider if a weight loss of 0.45kg (1lb) or more per
week is noted
D. Occurrence of nocturia indicates the need for a dosage
adjustment - answer-d. The initial dose of desmopressin is
administered in teh evening; the provider will increase the dosage
until the client no longer experiences nocturia.
Fluid intake should be limited to no more than 3l/day
A nurse is providing teaching for a client with diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following findings associated with dka should the
nurse include?
A. Decreased urine output
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B. Weight gain of 1lb in 24 hr
C. Rapid, shallow respirations
D. Bgl greater than 300 mg/dl - answer-d. Bgl > 300
Deep kussmaul respirations are expected with dka
A nurse is teaching a client about glycosylated hemoglobin
(hba1c) testing. Which of the following statements from the client
indicates an understanding of the information about this test?
A. "i need to fast after midnight the night before the test"
B. "this test is a good indicator if my average blood glucose
levels."
C. "a level of 8-10% suggest adequate blood glucose control"
D. " i will use my hba1c level to adjust my daily insulin doses" -
answer-b. Hba1c reflects the client's glucose levels over a 12-day
period, which is the lifespan of rbcs.
