ATI Med Surg Practice B, Answered
1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has I will take my tem-
AIDS. Which of the following statements by the client perature once a
indicates an understanding of the teaching? day.
"I should clean my toothbrush in the dishwasher once
a month."
"I should eat more fresh fruit and vegetables."
"I will avoid drinking a glass of cold liquid that has
been standing for 30 minutes."
"I will take my temperature once a day."
2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has Holding breathe
asthma about the use of a metered-dose inhaler. The 10 secs after inhal-
nurse should identify that which of the following client ing
actions indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Breathing in rapidly while administering the medica-
tion
Washing the plastic case and cap of the inhaler in the
dishwasher
Holding breath for 10 seconds after inhaling
Waiting 15 seconds between puffs, if two puffs are
required
3. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client Troponin 18
who developed chest pain 6 hr ago. The nurse should
identify which of the following findings as an indica-
tion of a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Creatine kinase (CK-MB) 85 units/L
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 65 mg/dL
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 28 units/L
Troponin I 8 ng/mL
4. A nurse is caring for a client who had a nephrostomy The client reports
tube inserted 12 hr ago. Which of the following find- back pain
ings should the nurse report to the provider?
The client's urinary output has increased.
,ATI Med Surg Practice B, Answered
The client reports back pain.
The client's urine color is red tinged.
The client's BUN is 18 mg/dL.
5. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about infec- I will no longer
tion prevention to a client who has AIDS. Which of floss my teeth after
the following statements by the client indicates under- brushing
standing of the teaching?
"I will eat a salad at least once each day to increase
my intake of vitamin K."
"I can work in my flower garden as long as I wear
gardening gloves to cover my skin."
"I will no longer floss my teeth after brushing my
teeth."
"I can sip on a glass of juice for at least 2 hours before
I should discard it."
6. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client numbness can oc-
who is postoperative following a modified radi- cur along the in-
cal mastectomy. Which of the following instructions side of the affected
should the nurse include? arm
Flex the affected arm when ambulating.
Numbness can occur along the inside of the affected
arm.
Begin active range-of-motion exercises 1 day after
surgery.
Dress in clothing that fits snugly.
7. A nurse is providing postoperative teaching for a Flex the foot every
client who had a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the hour when awake
following instructions should the nurse include?
Flex the foot every hour when awake.
Place a pillow under the knee when lying in bed.
Lower the leg when sitting in a chair.
Ensure the leg is abducted when resting in bed.
8.
, ATI Med Surg Practice B, Answered
A nurse is providing education to a client who is at risk walk for 30 mins 4x
for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions a week
should the nurse include?
Begin taking glucosamine supplements.
Walk for 30 min four times per week.
Jog for 15 min two times per week.
Avoid taking over-the-counter calcium supplements.
9. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client I will refer you
who is scheduled for a mastectomy. Which of the fol- to community re-
lowing statements should the nurse make? sources that can
provide support
"You should accept your body image change before
discharge."
"It is important for you to look at the incisional site
when the dressings are removed."
"I will refer you to community resources that can pro-
vide support."
"The scar will remain red and raised for many years
after surgery."
10. A nurse is caring for a client who has hypothyroidism. constipation
Which of the following manifestations should the
nurse expect?
Constipation
Insomnia
Tachycardia
Diaphoresis
11. A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer. discontinuing
The client tells the nurse, "I wish I could stop these treatments is your
treatments. I am ready to die." Which of the following choice
statements should the nurse make?
"Discontinuing with the treatments is your choice if it
is your wish to do so."
"Your daughter is named as your health care surro-
1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has I will take my tem-
AIDS. Which of the following statements by the client perature once a
indicates an understanding of the teaching? day.
"I should clean my toothbrush in the dishwasher once
a month."
"I should eat more fresh fruit and vegetables."
"I will avoid drinking a glass of cold liquid that has
been standing for 30 minutes."
"I will take my temperature once a day."
2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has Holding breathe
asthma about the use of a metered-dose inhaler. The 10 secs after inhal-
nurse should identify that which of the following client ing
actions indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Breathing in rapidly while administering the medica-
tion
Washing the plastic case and cap of the inhaler in the
dishwasher
Holding breath for 10 seconds after inhaling
Waiting 15 seconds between puffs, if two puffs are
required
3. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client Troponin 18
who developed chest pain 6 hr ago. The nurse should
identify which of the following findings as an indica-
tion of a myocardial infarction (MI)?
Creatine kinase (CK-MB) 85 units/L
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) 65 mg/dL
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 28 units/L
Troponin I 8 ng/mL
4. A nurse is caring for a client who had a nephrostomy The client reports
tube inserted 12 hr ago. Which of the following find- back pain
ings should the nurse report to the provider?
The client's urinary output has increased.
,ATI Med Surg Practice B, Answered
The client reports back pain.
The client's urine color is red tinged.
The client's BUN is 18 mg/dL.
5. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about infec- I will no longer
tion prevention to a client who has AIDS. Which of floss my teeth after
the following statements by the client indicates under- brushing
standing of the teaching?
"I will eat a salad at least once each day to increase
my intake of vitamin K."
"I can work in my flower garden as long as I wear
gardening gloves to cover my skin."
"I will no longer floss my teeth after brushing my
teeth."
"I can sip on a glass of juice for at least 2 hours before
I should discard it."
6. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client numbness can oc-
who is postoperative following a modified radi- cur along the in-
cal mastectomy. Which of the following instructions side of the affected
should the nurse include? arm
Flex the affected arm when ambulating.
Numbness can occur along the inside of the affected
arm.
Begin active range-of-motion exercises 1 day after
surgery.
Dress in clothing that fits snugly.
7. A nurse is providing postoperative teaching for a Flex the foot every
client who had a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the hour when awake
following instructions should the nurse include?
Flex the foot every hour when awake.
Place a pillow under the knee when lying in bed.
Lower the leg when sitting in a chair.
Ensure the leg is abducted when resting in bed.
8.
, ATI Med Surg Practice B, Answered
A nurse is providing education to a client who is at risk walk for 30 mins 4x
for osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions a week
should the nurse include?
Begin taking glucosamine supplements.
Walk for 30 min four times per week.
Jog for 15 min two times per week.
Avoid taking over-the-counter calcium supplements.
9. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client I will refer you
who is scheduled for a mastectomy. Which of the fol- to community re-
lowing statements should the nurse make? sources that can
provide support
"You should accept your body image change before
discharge."
"It is important for you to look at the incisional site
when the dressings are removed."
"I will refer you to community resources that can pro-
vide support."
"The scar will remain red and raised for many years
after surgery."
10. A nurse is caring for a client who has hypothyroidism. constipation
Which of the following manifestations should the
nurse expect?
Constipation
Insomnia
Tachycardia
Diaphoresis
11. A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer. discontinuing
The client tells the nurse, "I wish I could stop these treatments is your
treatments. I am ready to die." Which of the following choice
statements should the nurse make?
"Discontinuing with the treatments is your choice if it
is your wish to do so."
"Your daughter is named as your health care surro-
