SURGICAL EXAM 60 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND
RATIONALE 2024
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, NGN ATI PN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
EXAM 60 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS AND RATIONALE 2024
1. A nurse enters a client's room and sees smoke coming from the
bathroom. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Assist the client to a nearby common area.: use
Rescue
Alarm
Contain
Extinguish
2. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who reports
difficulty eating due to chronic arthritis. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Apply foam handles to the client's eating utensils.: To help a client with
chronic arthritis who experiences difficulty eating, applying foam handles to the
eating utensils can provide a larger, more comfortable grip and reduce strain on
the joints. Asking for a puree diet may not be necessary unless swallowing
difficulties are present. Having an assistive personnel feed the client may not
, promote independence. While obtaining a referral for physical therapy may be
beneficial for overall mobility, it does not directly address the client's difficulty
with eating.
3. A nurse is preparing to obtain a postprandial blood glucose level from
a client who has diabetes mellitus. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?: *** Hold the client's finger in a dependent position.
Rationale:
The nurse should clean the client's finger with an alcohol swab and prick the side
of the finger, not the central tip, to obtain a postprandial blood glucose level.
The nurse should not apply the first drop of blood to the test strip since the
alcohol could cause false reading.
Hexachlorophene is not recommended for cleaning the client's finger as it can
cause tissue damage.
4. A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who is dehydrated
and is receiving IV fluid replacement. Which of the following interventions
should the nurse contribute to the plan of care?: Check for neck vein
distention.
Rational: