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ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM CARDIOVASCULAR,ENDOCRINE,GASTROINTESTINAL,IMMUNE & INFECTOUS,MUSCULOSKELETAL,NEUROSENSORY,ONCOLOGY,RENAL& URINARY,RESPIRATORY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE$22.99
ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM CARDIOVASCULAR,ENDOCRINE,GASTROINTESTINAL,IMMUNE & INFECTOUS,MUSCULOSKELETAL,NEUROSENSORY,ONCOLOGY,RENAL& URINARY,RESPIRATORY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM CARDIOVASCULAR,ENDOCRINE,GASTROINTESTINAL,IMMUNE & INFECTOUS,MUSCULOSKELETAL,NEUROSENSORY,ONCOLOGY,RENAL& URINARY,RESPIRATORY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL EXAM
CARDIOVASCULAR,ENDOCRINE,GASTROINTESTINAL,IMMUNE &
INFECTOUS,MUSCULOSKELETAL,NEUROSENSORY,ONCOLOGY,RE
NAL& URINARY,RESPIRATORY QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|AGRADE
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes
mellitus. Which of the following findings is most indicative of
hyperglycemia? a) Sweating
b) Tremors
c) Polyuria
d) Hypotension
Rationale: Polyuria is a classic sign of hyperglycemia as the body tries
to rid itself of excess glucose through increased urination.
Question 2
A nurse is assessing a client who has an exacerbation of heart
failure. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse
expect? a) Bradycardia
b) Dependent edema
c) Hypertension
d) Dry cough
Rationale: Dependent edema is a common sign of heart failure due to
fluid retention and poor circulation.
Question 3
Which of the following interventions is appropriate for a client
experiencing an acute asthma attack? a) Administer a leukotriene
receptor antagonist
b) Give a beta-blocker
,c) Administer a short-acting beta agonist (SABA)
d) Provide a mucolytic
Rationale: A short-acting beta agonist (SABA) such as albuterol is used
for quick relief of acute asthma symptoms.
Question 4
A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion. Which of the
following actions is the highest priority? a) Obtain the client’s vital
signs
b) Check the client’s identification and blood compatibility
c) Ensure the IV site is patent
d) Verify the order and consent form
Rationale: Verifying the order and consent form is critical to ensure the
procedure is authorized and the patient has agreed to it.
Question 5
A client with chronic kidney disease has been prescribed
erythropoietin. Which of the following laboratory values should the
nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of this medication? a)
Serum potassium
b) Serum creatinine
c) Hemoglobin
d) Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
Rationale: Erythropoietin stimulates red blood cell production, so
hemoglobin levels should be monitored to determine effectiveness.
Question 6
What is the most common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors? a)
Bradycardia
b) Dry cough
,c) Hyperkalemia
d) Constipation
Rationale: A dry cough is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors due
to the accumulation of bradykinin.
Question 7
A nurse is assessing a client with peripheral artery disease (PAD).
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a) Brown
discoloration of the skin
b) Shiny, hairless legs
c) Pitting edema
d) Warm skin temperature
Rationale: Shiny, hairless legs are a typical sign of PAD due to poor
blood supply to the extremities.
Question 8
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a
pressure ulcer. Which of the following findings indicates healing? a)
Presence of slough
b) Granulation tissue
c) Increased exudate
d) Edema around the wound
Rationale: Granulation tissue is a sign of healing as it indicates new
tissue growth.
Question 9
Which of the following is an early sign of increased intracranial
pressure (ICP)? a) Bradycardia
b) Headache
, c) Hyperthermia
d) Hypertension
Rationale: A headache is an early sign of increased ICP due to the
pressure exerted on pain-sensitive structures.
Question 10
A nurse is providing education to a client with gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following instructions should
the nurse include? a) Eat three large meals a day
b) Avoid lying down after meals
c) Increase fluid intake with meals
d) Take antacids with meals
Rationale: Avoiding lying down after meals helps prevent reflux by
keeping the stomach contents from flowing back into the esophagus.
Question 11
A nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Which of the following is the priority action? a) Apply a warm
compress
b) Encourage ambulation
c) Massage the affected limb
d) Administer anticoagulant therapy
Rationale: Administering anticoagulant therapy is crucial to prevent the
clot from enlarging and to reduce the risk of embolism.
Question 12
A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is
prescribed oxygen therapy at 2 L/min. Which of the following is a
rationale for this order? a) Prevent oxygen toxicity
b) Maintain hypoxic drive
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