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2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
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A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about how to prevent
complications during illness. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should stop taking my insulin if I feel nauseous"
B. "I will test my urine for protein when I start to feel ill"
C. "I will call my doctor if my blood sugar is more than 250"
D. "I should check my blood sugar level every 8 hours"
C
A nurse has administered propranolol by IV bolus to a client who is having a
thyroid storm. Which of the following findings indicates that 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 the heart sensitivity to thyroid hormone
D. Increase the uptake of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland
A
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has diabetes insipidus and
a new prescription for desmopressin nasal spray. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Depress the pump once before using the nasal spray for the first time"
B. "Blow your nose gently prior to using the nasal spray"
C. "Administer the nasal spray while in a side-lying position"
D. "Notify the provider if you develop numbness or tingling around the mouth"
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B
A nurse is assessing a client who had DM and reports feeling anxious. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect if the client is hypoglycemic?
A. Rapid, deep respirations
B. Cool, clammy skin
C. Abdominal cramping
D. Orthostatic hypotension
B
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has DM and requires
intranasal desmopressin. Which of the following information should the nurse
include?
A. "Drink at least 3 L of fluid per day"
B. "Weigh yourself weekly while wearing similar clothing at the same time of day"
C. "Notify the provider of a weight loss of 1 point or more per week"
D. "Report nocturia b/c it requires a dosage adjustment
D
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA). Which of the following results should the nurse expect?
A. pH 7.32, PaCO2 36 mmHg, HCO3 14 mEq/L
B. pH 7.38, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3 22 mEq/L
C. pH 7.44, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3 24 mEq/L
D. pH 7.5, PaCO2 42 mmHg, HCO3 30 mEq/L
A
A nurse is teaching a client who has an autoimmune disease about the adverse
effects of long-term corticosteroid therapy. Which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse include? (SOA)
A. Osteoporosis
B. Moon-shaped face
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C. Increased risk for infection
D. Hearing loss
E. Weight loss
ABC
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who had a thyroidectomy and
takes a thyroid hormone replacement. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse plan to include?
A. "Take the medication on an empty stomach"
B. "Take this medication with an antacid"
C. "Change position slowly while taking this medication"
D. "Limit your fluid intake while taking this medication"
A
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
should the nurse include as an expected findings of DKA?
A. Decreased urine output
B. Weight gain of 0.45 kg (1 lb) in 24 hours
C. Rapid, shallow respiration
D. Blood glucose levels above 300 mg/dL
D
A nurse is teaching a client about the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
stimulation test. The nurse should explain that the purpose of the test is to assess
for which of the following disorders?
A. Diabetes Inspidus
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Pheochromocytoma
D. Addison's disease
D
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A home health nurse is assessing a client who requires lifelong hormone
replacement therapy for the treatment of hypothyroidism. The client has not been
taking the medication regularly. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
A. Increased urine output
B. Persistent diarrhea
C. Tachycardia
D. Hypotension
D
While reviewing a client's laboratory results, a nurse notes a serum calcium level
of 8.0 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Implement seizure precaution
B. Administer phosphate
C. Initiate diuretic therapy
D. Prepare the client for hemodialysis
A
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at risk for developing respiratory
acidosis following surgery. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should conserve energy by limiting my physical activity
B. "I will wait until my pain is at least 6 out of 10 before I use the PCA"
C. "I will limit my daily fluid intake to 2 or 3 glasses"
D. "I will use the incentive spirometer every hour"
D
A nurse is assessing a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Confusion
B. Peripheral edema
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ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL RETAKE EXAM TEST BANK NEWEST
2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about how to prevent
complications during illness. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should stop taking my insulin if I feel nauseous"
B. "I will test my urine for protein when I start to feel ill"
C. "I will call my doctor if my blood sugar is more than 250"
D. "I should check my blood sugar level every 8 hours"
C
A nurse has administered propranolol by IV bolus to a client who is having a
thyroid storm. Which of the following findings indicates that 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 the heart sensitivity to thyroid hormone
D. Increase the uptake of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland
A
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has diabetes insipidus and
a new prescription for desmopressin nasal spray. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "Depress the pump once before using the nasal spray for the first time"
B. "Blow your nose gently prior to using the nasal spray"
C. "Administer the nasal spray while in a side-lying position"
D. "Notify the provider if you develop numbness or tingling around the mouth"
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B
A nurse is assessing a client who had DM and reports feeling anxious. Which of
the following findings should the nurse expect if the client is hypoglycemic?
A. Rapid, deep respirations
B. Cool, clammy skin
C. Abdominal cramping
D. Orthostatic hypotension
B
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who has DM and requires
intranasal desmopressin. Which of the following information should the nurse
include?
A. "Drink at least 3 L of fluid per day"
B. "Weigh yourself weekly while wearing similar clothing at the same time of day"
C. "Notify the provider of a weight loss of 1 point or more per week"
D. "Report nocturia b/c it requires a dosage adjustment
D
A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA). Which of the following results should the nurse expect?
A. pH 7.32, PaCO2 36 mmHg, HCO3 14 mEq/L
B. pH 7.38, PaCO2 55 mmHg, HCO3 22 mEq/L
C. pH 7.44, PaCO2 40 mmHg, HCO3 24 mEq/L
D. pH 7.5, PaCO2 42 mmHg, HCO3 30 mEq/L
A
A nurse is teaching a client who has an autoimmune disease about the adverse
effects of long-term corticosteroid therapy. Which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse include? (SOA)
A. Osteoporosis
B. Moon-shaped face
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C. Increased risk for infection
D. Hearing loss
E. Weight loss
ABC
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client who had a thyroidectomy and
takes a thyroid hormone replacement. Which of the following instructions should
the nurse plan to include?
A. "Take the medication on an empty stomach"
B. "Take this medication with an antacid"
C. "Change position slowly while taking this medication"
D. "Limit your fluid intake while taking this medication"
A
A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following
should the nurse include as an expected findings of DKA?
A. Decreased urine output
B. Weight gain of 0.45 kg (1 lb) in 24 hours
C. Rapid, shallow respiration
D. Blood glucose levels above 300 mg/dL
D
A nurse is teaching a client about the adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
stimulation test. The nurse should explain that the purpose of the test is to assess
for which of the following disorders?
A. Diabetes Inspidus
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Pheochromocytoma
D. Addison's disease
D
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A home health nurse is assessing a client who requires lifelong hormone
replacement therapy for the treatment of hypothyroidism. The client has not been
taking the medication regularly. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
A. Increased urine output
B. Persistent diarrhea
C. Tachycardia
D. Hypotension
D
While reviewing a client's laboratory results, a nurse notes a serum calcium level
of 8.0 mg/dL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Implement seizure precaution
B. Administer phosphate
C. Initiate diuretic therapy
D. Prepare the client for hemodialysis
A
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at risk for developing respiratory
acidosis following surgery. Which of the following statements by the client
indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. "I should conserve energy by limiting my physical activity
B. "I will wait until my pain is at least 6 out of 10 before I use the PCA"
C. "I will limit my daily fluid intake to 2 or 3 glasses"
D. "I will use the incentive spirometer every hour"
D
A nurse is assessing a client who has respiratory acidosis. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect?
A. Confusion
B. Peripheral edema
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