NGN ATI MED-SURG
PROCTORED EXAM
REVIEW 2023
1. Skeletal traction is used to:
A. Reduce inflammation in joints
B. Stabilize fractures using weights ✅
C. Administer medications directly into the bone
D. Promote muscle hypertrophy
2. Ferrous gluconate is prescribed for:
A. High blood pressure
B. Iron deficiency anemia ✅
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Diabetes mellitus
3. Cellulitis is a/an:
A. Viral skin infection
B. Fungal infection
C. Bacterial skin infection causing inflammation ✅
D. Autoimmune rash
4. An ileostomy is:
A. Surgical opening for waste elimination from intestines ✅
B. A diagnostic imaging test
C. A liver biopsy procedure
D. An airway management technique
5. A bone marrow biopsy is performed to:
A. Remove bone fragments
B. Extract bone marrow for testing ✅
C. Administer chemotherapy
D. Correct fractures
6. A left-hemispheric stroke typically affects:
A. Vision only
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,B. Speech and right-side motor function ✅
C. The heart
D. Liver function
7. Diabetes insipidus is characterized by:
A. High blood sugar and insulin resistance
B. Excessive thirst and urination ✅
C. Low potassium levels
D. Excess cortisol production
8. HIV discharge teaching includes:
A. Instructions for post-surgery exercises
B. Instructions for managing health post-HIV diagnosis ✅
C. Guidelines for managing hypertension
D. Diet plan for diabetes mellitus
9. The postictal phase occurs:
A. Before a seizure
B. During seizure onset
C. After a seizure, during recovery ✅
D. Only in children
10. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is:
A. Open heart surgery
B. Minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder ✅
C. Kidney transplant
D. Brain biopsy
11. Chest tube suction control is used for:
A. Monitoring liver function
B. Monitoring lung re-expansion post-surgery ✅
C. Measuring blood pressure
D. Administering medications
12. Priority care for a fractured mandible includes:
A. Increasing oral intake
B. Preventing aspiration during recovery ✅
C. Applying heat to the area
D. Encouraging chewing exercises
13. Scleroderma is:
A. A viral skin infection
B. Autoimmune disease causing skin hardening ✅
C. Bacterial rash
D. An allergic reaction
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, 14. Dysphagia refers to:
A. Difficulty swallowing ✅
B. Difficulty breathing
C. Excessive urination
D. Muscle weakness
15. When assessing burn patients, the priority is:
A. Pain management only
B. Airway obstruction ✅
C. Nutrition
D. Skin graft care
16. Myasthenia gravis is:
A. Autoimmune disease causing skin hardening
B. Neuromuscular disorder causing muscle weakness ✅
C. Bacterial infection
D. Kidney disorder
17. Povidone-iodine is used for:
A. Oral medications
B. Cleansing pin sites ✅
C. Pain relief
D. Nutritional supplementation
18. Antibacterial soap is recommended for:
A. Washing hands only
B. Washing infected areas daily ✅
C. Oral hygiene
D. Hair care
19. Fluid intake post-ileostomy should be:
A. Restricted
B. Encouraged to maintain hydration ✅
C. Replaced with diuretics
D. Limited to 500 mL per day
20. Vitamin C intake with ferrous gluconate should be:
A. Increased to double the normal amount
B. Limited ✅
C. Ignored
D. Taken with antacids
21. The priority nursing action for pain management is to:
A. Delay pain meds until next shift
B. Relieve pain promptly ✅
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PROCTORED EXAM
REVIEW 2023
1. Skeletal traction is used to:
A. Reduce inflammation in joints
B. Stabilize fractures using weights ✅
C. Administer medications directly into the bone
D. Promote muscle hypertrophy
2. Ferrous gluconate is prescribed for:
A. High blood pressure
B. Iron deficiency anemia ✅
C. Hyperkalemia
D. Diabetes mellitus
3. Cellulitis is a/an:
A. Viral skin infection
B. Fungal infection
C. Bacterial skin infection causing inflammation ✅
D. Autoimmune rash
4. An ileostomy is:
A. Surgical opening for waste elimination from intestines ✅
B. A diagnostic imaging test
C. A liver biopsy procedure
D. An airway management technique
5. A bone marrow biopsy is performed to:
A. Remove bone fragments
B. Extract bone marrow for testing ✅
C. Administer chemotherapy
D. Correct fractures
6. A left-hemispheric stroke typically affects:
A. Vision only
1
,B. Speech and right-side motor function ✅
C. The heart
D. Liver function
7. Diabetes insipidus is characterized by:
A. High blood sugar and insulin resistance
B. Excessive thirst and urination ✅
C. Low potassium levels
D. Excess cortisol production
8. HIV discharge teaching includes:
A. Instructions for post-surgery exercises
B. Instructions for managing health post-HIV diagnosis ✅
C. Guidelines for managing hypertension
D. Diet plan for diabetes mellitus
9. The postictal phase occurs:
A. Before a seizure
B. During seizure onset
C. After a seizure, during recovery ✅
D. Only in children
10. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is:
A. Open heart surgery
B. Minimally invasive surgery to remove the gallbladder ✅
C. Kidney transplant
D. Brain biopsy
11. Chest tube suction control is used for:
A. Monitoring liver function
B. Monitoring lung re-expansion post-surgery ✅
C. Measuring blood pressure
D. Administering medications
12. Priority care for a fractured mandible includes:
A. Increasing oral intake
B. Preventing aspiration during recovery ✅
C. Applying heat to the area
D. Encouraging chewing exercises
13. Scleroderma is:
A. A viral skin infection
B. Autoimmune disease causing skin hardening ✅
C. Bacterial rash
D. An allergic reaction
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, 14. Dysphagia refers to:
A. Difficulty swallowing ✅
B. Difficulty breathing
C. Excessive urination
D. Muscle weakness
15. When assessing burn patients, the priority is:
A. Pain management only
B. Airway obstruction ✅
C. Nutrition
D. Skin graft care
16. Myasthenia gravis is:
A. Autoimmune disease causing skin hardening
B. Neuromuscular disorder causing muscle weakness ✅
C. Bacterial infection
D. Kidney disorder
17. Povidone-iodine is used for:
A. Oral medications
B. Cleansing pin sites ✅
C. Pain relief
D. Nutritional supplementation
18. Antibacterial soap is recommended for:
A. Washing hands only
B. Washing infected areas daily ✅
C. Oral hygiene
D. Hair care
19. Fluid intake post-ileostomy should be:
A. Restricted
B. Encouraged to maintain hydration ✅
C. Replaced with diuretics
D. Limited to 500 mL per day
20. Vitamin C intake with ferrous gluconate should be:
A. Increased to double the normal amount
B. Limited ✅
C. Ignored
D. Taken with antacids
21. The priority nursing action for pain management is to:
A. Delay pain meds until next shift
B. Relieve pain promptly ✅
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