ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored, ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored EXAM
ATI RN MEDICAL-SURGICAL PROCTORED, ATI RN MEDICAL-SURGICAL
PROCTORED EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is taking the herbal
supplement feverfew to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings indicates a potential
contraindication to taking this herbal supplement?
A. Potassium 3.5mEq/L
B. Platelet count 100,000/mm3
C.Cholesterol 250mg/dL
D. Urine bilirubin 0.2mg/dL - Correct Answer-B
Feverfew can lead to platelet dysfunction by suppressing platelet aggregation. A
patient with a decreased platelet count should not take fever few because it can
increase the risk of bleeding. Monitor for bleeding and impaired coagulation while
taking feverfew
Ranges:
-Platelet 150,000-450,000/mm3
-Potassium 3.5-5mEq/L
-Cholesterol <200mg/dL
-Urine Bilirubin 0.0mg/dL
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a history of heart
failure. The client reports slight dyspnea when ambulating. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect when performing a skin assessment?
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A. Petechiae over the client's chest and abdomen
B. Tenting of the skin on the client's arm
C. Shiny areas on the client's ankles and feet
D. Dry, flaky skin on the client's arms and hands - Correct Answer-C
Edema is an expected finding for HF with dyspnea with exertion. Edematous skin
appears taut and shiny, and can also look swollen and blanched.
A hospice nurse is planning end-of-life comfort care for a client. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Cover the client with an electric blanket if extremities become mottled
B. Provide frequent feedings during the day
C. Position the client on their side to improve breathing
D. Remove visitors from the room if the Clint becomes restless - Correct Answer-C
Position laterally to improve breathing and promote comfort
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Eat a low-fiber diet to maintain dialysate flow
B. Warm the dialysate in the microwave before instillation
C. Expect the dialysate outflow to appear cloudy
D. Allow the dialysate to dwell for 4 hr during each exchange - Correct Answer-D
Allow to dwell for 4-8 hr during each exchange to filter and remove fluid and
waste products
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A nurse is providing hydrotherapy for a client who has full-thickness turns on the
lower leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Perform the hydrotherapy three times per week
B. Wash the client's burns with mild soap
C. Rinse the client's burns with cold water
D. Immerse the client in a whirlpool tub - Correct Answer-B
Mild soap and water to clean and decried the wounds, promote healing, and
reduce the risk for infection
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving head and neck radiation therapy to
treat esophageal cancer. The nurse should identify which of the following findings
as an adverse effect of this treatment?
A. The client has a productive cough
B. The client reports peripheral neuropathy
C. The client reports a dry mouth
D. The client reports diarrhea - Correct Answer-C
Dry mouth is an adverse effect of radiation therapy to the head and neck due to
the damage to the salivary glands. The client can develop tooth decay and
difficulty swallowing. The nurse should provide alcohol-free mouth rinse.
A nurse is assessing a client who has an endotracheal tube and is receiving
mechanical ventilation. The client is agitated and appears to be in respiratory
distress. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Manually ventilate the client using a bag-valve device
B. Suction the client's endotracheal tube
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C. Contact the respiratory therapist to check the client's ventilator
D. Obtain ABGs from the client - Correct Answer-A
Using ABC, the nurse should provide manual ventilation to reduce the risk for
injury due to hypoxia. Should disconnect the ventilator in case it is not functioning
properly and provide oxygenation until further assessment is obtained
A nurse is assisting with a paracentesis for a client who has ascites. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Place the client's peritoneal fluid specimen in the refrigerator following the
procedure
B. Position the client into a left lateral position for the procedure
C. Weigh the client before the procedure
D. Instruct the client to have a full bladder during the procedure - Correct Answer-
C
To monitor peritoneal fluid loss
A nurse is teaching a client who asks about taking a glucosamine supplement for
osteoarthritis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. Avoid using glucosamine with chondroitin
B. Glucosamine can cause degradation of cartilage when used over a long time
C. Avoid taking glucosamine if you have a shellfish allergy
D. You can take glucosamine with an anticoagulant medication - Correct Answer-C
The medication is made from the exoskeletons of shellfish
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ATI RN MEDICAL-SURGICAL PROCTORED, ATI RN MEDICAL-SURGICAL
PROCTORED EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 350 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is taking the herbal
supplement feverfew to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches. The nurse
should identify that which of the following findings indicates a potential
contraindication to taking this herbal supplement?
A. Potassium 3.5mEq/L
B. Platelet count 100,000/mm3
C.Cholesterol 250mg/dL
D. Urine bilirubin 0.2mg/dL - Correct Answer-B
Feverfew can lead to platelet dysfunction by suppressing platelet aggregation. A
patient with a decreased platelet count should not take fever few because it can
increase the risk of bleeding. Monitor for bleeding and impaired coagulation while
taking feverfew
Ranges:
-Platelet 150,000-450,000/mm3
-Potassium 3.5-5mEq/L
-Cholesterol <200mg/dL
-Urine Bilirubin 0.0mg/dL
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a history of heart
failure. The client reports slight dyspnea when ambulating. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect when performing a skin assessment?
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A. Petechiae over the client's chest and abdomen
B. Tenting of the skin on the client's arm
C. Shiny areas on the client's ankles and feet
D. Dry, flaky skin on the client's arms and hands - Correct Answer-C
Edema is an expected finding for HF with dyspnea with exertion. Edematous skin
appears taut and shiny, and can also look swollen and blanched.
A hospice nurse is planning end-of-life comfort care for a client. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Cover the client with an electric blanket if extremities become mottled
B. Provide frequent feedings during the day
C. Position the client on their side to improve breathing
D. Remove visitors from the room if the Clint becomes restless - Correct Answer-C
Position laterally to improve breathing and promote comfort
A nurse is teaching a client who has a prescription for continuous ambulatory
peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Eat a low-fiber diet to maintain dialysate flow
B. Warm the dialysate in the microwave before instillation
C. Expect the dialysate outflow to appear cloudy
D. Allow the dialysate to dwell for 4 hr during each exchange - Correct Answer-D
Allow to dwell for 4-8 hr during each exchange to filter and remove fluid and
waste products
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, ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored, ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored EXAM
A nurse is providing hydrotherapy for a client who has full-thickness turns on the
lower leg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Perform the hydrotherapy three times per week
B. Wash the client's burns with mild soap
C. Rinse the client's burns with cold water
D. Immerse the client in a whirlpool tub - Correct Answer-B
Mild soap and water to clean and decried the wounds, promote healing, and
reduce the risk for infection
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving head and neck radiation therapy to
treat esophageal cancer. The nurse should identify which of the following findings
as an adverse effect of this treatment?
A. The client has a productive cough
B. The client reports peripheral neuropathy
C. The client reports a dry mouth
D. The client reports diarrhea - Correct Answer-C
Dry mouth is an adverse effect of radiation therapy to the head and neck due to
the damage to the salivary glands. The client can develop tooth decay and
difficulty swallowing. The nurse should provide alcohol-free mouth rinse.
A nurse is assessing a client who has an endotracheal tube and is receiving
mechanical ventilation. The client is agitated and appears to be in respiratory
distress. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Manually ventilate the client using a bag-valve device
B. Suction the client's endotracheal tube
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C. Contact the respiratory therapist to check the client's ventilator
D. Obtain ABGs from the client - Correct Answer-A
Using ABC, the nurse should provide manual ventilation to reduce the risk for
injury due to hypoxia. Should disconnect the ventilator in case it is not functioning
properly and provide oxygenation until further assessment is obtained
A nurse is assisting with a paracentesis for a client who has ascites. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Place the client's peritoneal fluid specimen in the refrigerator following the
procedure
B. Position the client into a left lateral position for the procedure
C. Weigh the client before the procedure
D. Instruct the client to have a full bladder during the procedure - Correct Answer-
C
To monitor peritoneal fluid loss
A nurse is teaching a client who asks about taking a glucosamine supplement for
osteoarthritis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. Avoid using glucosamine with chondroitin
B. Glucosamine can cause degradation of cartilage when used over a long time
C. Avoid taking glucosamine if you have a shellfish allergy
D. You can take glucosamine with an anticoagulant medication - Correct Answer-C
The medication is made from the exoskeletons of shellfish
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