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RN ATI MEDSURG
PROCTORED EXAM
2025 WITH NGN
QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (ALREADY
GRADED A+)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who began taking
captopril 2 days ago. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
a) Lip swelling
b) Dizziness
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c) Joint aches
d) Metallic taste - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Lip swelling
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and
reports persistent nausea and vomiting for 2 days.
Which of the following laboratory values should the
nurse report to the provider? a) Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
b) Lithium 0.9 mEq/L
c) BUN 12 mg/dL
d) Sodium 132 mEq/L - CORRECT ANSWER-D.
Sodium 132 mEq/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has a
WBC count of 4,000/mm3. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a) Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen
peroxide.
b) Instruct the client to use a disposable razor to shave.
c) Decrease the client's protein intake.
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d) Encourage the client to eat unpasteurized dairy
products. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Cleanse the
client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide.
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?
a) Apply foam handles to the client's eating utensils.
b) Obtain a referral for physical therapy.
c) Have an assistive personnel feed the client.
d) Ask the provider for a prescription for a
pureed diet. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Apply foam
handles to the client's eating utensils.
A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client
who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort
with activity. Which of the following medications
should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking
within 24 hr of using nitroglycerin? a) Atorvastatin
b) Metformin
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c) Sildenafil
d) Omeprazole - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Sildenafil
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?
a) Apply the first drop of blood to the test strip.
b) Clean the client's finger with hexachlorophene.
c) Prick the central tip of the client's finger.
d) Hold the client's finger in a dependent position. -
CORRECT ANSWER-D. Hold the client's finger in a
dependent position.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about breast
self-examinations. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) "It is common for one breast to be larger than the
other."
b) "It is common for the skin on my breasts to dimple."
RN ATI MEDSURG
PROCTORED EXAM
2025 WITH NGN
QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (ALREADY
GRADED A+)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who began taking
captopril 2 days ago. Which of the following findings
should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
a) Lip swelling
b) Dizziness
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c) Joint aches
d) Metallic taste - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Lip swelling
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking lithium and
reports persistent nausea and vomiting for 2 days.
Which of the following laboratory values should the
nurse report to the provider? a) Potassium 4.0 mEq/L
b) Lithium 0.9 mEq/L
c) BUN 12 mg/dL
d) Sodium 132 mEq/L - CORRECT ANSWER-D.
Sodium 132 mEq/L
A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has a
WBC count of 4,000/mm3. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a) Cleanse the client's toothbrush with hydrogen
peroxide.
b) Instruct the client to use a disposable razor to shave.
c) Decrease the client's protein intake.
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d) Encourage the client to eat unpasteurized dairy
products. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Cleanse the
client's toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide.
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?
a) Apply foam handles to the client's eating utensils.
b) Obtain a referral for physical therapy.
c) Have an assistive personnel feed the client.
d) Ask the provider for a prescription for a
pureed diet. - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Apply foam
handles to the client's eating utensils.
A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client
who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort
with activity. Which of the following medications
should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking
within 24 hr of using nitroglycerin? a) Atorvastatin
b) Metformin
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c) Sildenafil
d) Omeprazole - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Sildenafil
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?
a) Apply the first drop of blood to the test strip.
b) Clean the client's finger with hexachlorophene.
c) Prick the central tip of the client's finger.
d) Hold the client's finger in a dependent position. -
CORRECT ANSWER-D. Hold the client's finger in a
dependent position.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about breast
self-examinations. Which of the following statements by
the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
a) "It is common for one breast to be larger than the
other."
b) "It is common for the skin on my breasts to dimple."
