ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 PROCTORED EXAM 2 VERSIONS
(VERSION A AND B) COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED
A+
A nurse is monitoring a client who is 24 hours postoperative after a total thyroidectomy. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Laryngeal stridor
B. Productive cough
C. Pain with hyperextension of the neck
D. Hoarse, weak voice - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
A nurse is assessing a client who has adrenal insufficiency. Which of following findings should the nurse
expect?
A. Moon-shaped face
B. Weight gain
C. Calcium 12.8 mg/dL
D. Sodium 150 mEq/L - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse is admitting a client who has hyperthyroidism. When assessing the client. the nurse should
expect which of the following findings?
A. Cold intolerance
B. Lethargy
C. Tremors
D. Sunken eyes - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the
following findings should the nurse plan to monitor for and report to the provider immediately?
A. Slurred speech
B. Irregular pulse
,C. Dependent edema
D. Persistent fatigue - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of several male clients who have peripheral arterial disease.
The nurse should plan to provide dietary teaching for the client who has which of the following
laboratory value?
A. Cholesterol 180 mg/dL, HDL 70 mg/dL, LDL 90 mg/dL
B. Cholesterol 185 mg/dL, HDL 50 mg/dL, LDL 120 mg/dL
C. Cholesterol 190 mg/dL, HDL 25 mg/dL, LDL 160 mg/dL
D. Cholesterol 195 mg/dL, HDL 55 mg/dL, LDL 125 mg/dL - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who has bradydysrhythmia. Which of the
following findings should the nurse monitor for?
A. Confusion
B. Friction rub
C. Hypertension
D. Dry skin - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
A nurse is caring for a client following the insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following
client statement indicates a potential complication of the insertion procedure?
A. "I can't get rid of these hiccups"
B. "I feel dizzy when I stand"
C. "My incision site stings"
D. "I have a headache" - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
A nurse is planning a presentation for a group of clients who have HTN. Which of the following lifestyle
modification should the nurse include?
A. Limited alcohol intake
B. Regular exercise program
C. Decreased magnesium intake
,D. Reduced potassium intake
E. Tobacco cessation - CORRECT ANSWERS-ABE
A nurse is providing health teaching to a group of clients. Which of the following clients is at risk for
developing peripheral arterial disease?
A. A client who has hypothyroidism
B. A client who has diabetes mellitus
C. A client whose daily caloric intake consists of 25% fat
D. A client who consumes two 12-oz (0.35 L) bottles of beer a day - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
A nurse is monitoring a client's ECG monitor and notes the client's rhythm has changed from normal
sinus rhythm to SVT. The nurse should prepare to assist with which of the following interventions?
A. Initiate chest compression
B. Vagal stimulation
C. Administration of atropine IV
D. Defibrillation - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hour postoperative following an aortic aneursym repair. Which of
the following findings can indicate shock and should be reported to the provider?
A. Serosanguinous drainage on dressing
B. Severe pain with coughing
C. Urine output of 20 mL/hr
D. Increase in temperature from 36.8C (98.2F) to 37.5 (99.5F) - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse is caring for a client who has endocarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse
recognize as a potential complication?
A. Ventricular depolarization
B. Guillian-Barre syndrome
C. Myelodysplastic syndrome
D. Valvular disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
, A nurse is assessing a client who has L-sided HF. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
expect to find?
A. Increased abdominal girth
B. Weak peripheral pulses
C. Jugular venous neck distention
D. Dependent edema - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
A nurse is caring for a client who had an onset of chest pain 24 hours ago. The nurse should identify that
an increase in which of the following values is diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI)?
A. Myoglobin
B. C-reactive protein
C. Creatine kinase-MB
D. Homocysteine - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted for treatment of left-sided heart failure and is receiving
intravenous loop diuretics and digitalis therapy. The client is experiencing weakness and an irregular
heart rate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain the client's current weight
B. Review serum electrolyte values
C. Determine the time of the last digoxin dose
D. Check the clients urine output - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin
patches. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Apply the new patch to the same site as the previous patch
B. Place the patch on an area of skin away from skin folds and joints
C. Keep the patch on 24 hours per day
D. Replace the patch at the onset of angina - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
(VERSION A AND B) COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED
A+
A nurse is monitoring a client who is 24 hours postoperative after a total thyroidectomy. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A. Laryngeal stridor
B. Productive cough
C. Pain with hyperextension of the neck
D. Hoarse, weak voice - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
A nurse is assessing a client who has adrenal insufficiency. Which of following findings should the nurse
expect?
A. Moon-shaped face
B. Weight gain
C. Calcium 12.8 mg/dL
D. Sodium 150 mEq/L - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse is admitting a client who has hyperthyroidism. When assessing the client. the nurse should
expect which of the following findings?
A. Cold intolerance
B. Lethargy
C. Tremors
D. Sunken eyes - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the
following findings should the nurse plan to monitor for and report to the provider immediately?
A. Slurred speech
B. Irregular pulse
,C. Dependent edema
D. Persistent fatigue - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of several male clients who have peripheral arterial disease.
The nurse should plan to provide dietary teaching for the client who has which of the following
laboratory value?
A. Cholesterol 180 mg/dL, HDL 70 mg/dL, LDL 90 mg/dL
B. Cholesterol 185 mg/dL, HDL 50 mg/dL, LDL 120 mg/dL
C. Cholesterol 190 mg/dL, HDL 25 mg/dL, LDL 160 mg/dL
D. Cholesterol 195 mg/dL, HDL 55 mg/dL, LDL 125 mg/dL - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who has bradydysrhythmia. Which of the
following findings should the nurse monitor for?
A. Confusion
B. Friction rub
C. Hypertension
D. Dry skin - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
A nurse is caring for a client following the insertion of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following
client statement indicates a potential complication of the insertion procedure?
A. "I can't get rid of these hiccups"
B. "I feel dizzy when I stand"
C. "My incision site stings"
D. "I have a headache" - CORRECT ANSWERS-A
A nurse is planning a presentation for a group of clients who have HTN. Which of the following lifestyle
modification should the nurse include?
A. Limited alcohol intake
B. Regular exercise program
C. Decreased magnesium intake
,D. Reduced potassium intake
E. Tobacco cessation - CORRECT ANSWERS-ABE
A nurse is providing health teaching to a group of clients. Which of the following clients is at risk for
developing peripheral arterial disease?
A. A client who has hypothyroidism
B. A client who has diabetes mellitus
C. A client whose daily caloric intake consists of 25% fat
D. A client who consumes two 12-oz (0.35 L) bottles of beer a day - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
A nurse is monitoring a client's ECG monitor and notes the client's rhythm has changed from normal
sinus rhythm to SVT. The nurse should prepare to assist with which of the following interventions?
A. Initiate chest compression
B. Vagal stimulation
C. Administration of atropine IV
D. Defibrillation - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 hour postoperative following an aortic aneursym repair. Which of
the following findings can indicate shock and should be reported to the provider?
A. Serosanguinous drainage on dressing
B. Severe pain with coughing
C. Urine output of 20 mL/hr
D. Increase in temperature from 36.8C (98.2F) to 37.5 (99.5F) - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse is caring for a client who has endocarditis. Which of the following findings should the nurse
recognize as a potential complication?
A. Ventricular depolarization
B. Guillian-Barre syndrome
C. Myelodysplastic syndrome
D. Valvular disease - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
, A nurse is assessing a client who has L-sided HF. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
expect to find?
A. Increased abdominal girth
B. Weak peripheral pulses
C. Jugular venous neck distention
D. Dependent edema - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
A nurse is caring for a client who had an onset of chest pain 24 hours ago. The nurse should identify that
an increase in which of the following values is diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI)?
A. Myoglobin
B. C-reactive protein
C. Creatine kinase-MB
D. Homocysteine - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted for treatment of left-sided heart failure and is receiving
intravenous loop diuretics and digitalis therapy. The client is experiencing weakness and an irregular
heart rate. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Obtain the client's current weight
B. Review serum electrolyte values
C. Determine the time of the last digoxin dose
D. Check the clients urine output - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin
patches. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Apply the new patch to the same site as the previous patch
B. Place the patch on an area of skin away from skin folds and joints
C. Keep the patch on 24 hours per day
D. Replace the patch at the onset of angina - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
