ATI PN MED SURG WITH NGN 2024 EXAM TEST BANK REAL AND ACCURATE EXAM WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024
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This document provides 120 practice questions and answers for nursing exams, covering various medical conditions, treatments, and patient care considerations.
ATI PN MED SURG WITH NGN 2024 EXAM TEST BANK REAL AND ACCURATE EXAM
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS 2024
1. A patient with diabetes mellitus presents with a blood glucose level of 350 mg/dL.
What is the priority intervention?
● A) Administer insulin as prescribed.
● B) Provide the patient with a glass of orange juice.
● C) Obtain a fasting blood glucose level.
● D) Monitor the patient for symptoms of hypoglycemia.
Answer: A) Administer insulin as prescribed.
● Rationale: A blood glucose level of 350 mg/dL is elevated and indicates hyperglycemia.
Insulin is required to lower the blood glucose level.
2. Which of the following is a priority assessment for a patient with congestive heart
failure (CHF)?
● A) Monitoring for signs of infection.
● B) Checking for pedal edema.
● C) Observing for signs of gastrointestinal bleeding.
● D) Assessing for changes in skin integrity.
Answer: B) Checking for pedal edema.
● Rationale: Pedal edema is a common sign of fluid overload in patients with CHF and
indicates worsening of the condition.
3. A patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy. What should the nurse include in the pre-
procedure teaching?
● A) "You will need to stay NPO for 24 hours before the procedure."
● B) "You will be given a contrast agent to drink before the procedure."
● C) "You should avoid any aspirin or blood thinners for a week prior to the procedure."
● D) "You will be required to have a bowel cleanse using prescribed medication."
Answer: D) "You will be required to have a bowel cleanse using prescribed medication."
● Rationale: Bowel cleansing is essential before a colonoscopy to ensure a clear view of
the colon.
4. Which of the following symptoms is most indicative of an acute myocardial infarction
(MI)?
● A) Sharp, stabbing chest pain that worsens with breathing.
● B) Dull, aching chest pain that radiates to the left arm.
● C) Intermittent chest pain relieved by rest.
● D) Sudden onset of pleuritic chest pain.
Answer: B) Dull, aching chest pain that radiates to the left arm.
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