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ATI CAPSTONE MEDICAL SURGICAL ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 ALL 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/ ATI MED SURG CAPSTONE ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 REAL LATEST EXAMS 2024/2025 (BRAND NEW!!)£11.24
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ATI CAPSTONE MEDICAL SURGICAL ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 ALL 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/ ATI MED SURG CAPSTONE ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 REAL LATEST EXAMS 2024/2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
ATI CAPSTONE MEDICAL SURGICAL ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 ALL 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/ ATI MED SURG CAPSTONE ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 REAL LATEST EXAMS 2024/2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
ATI CAPSTONE MEDICAL SURGICAL ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 ALL 1 50 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES/ ATI MED SURG CAPSTONE ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 REAL LATEST EXAMS 2024/2025 (BRAND NEW!!) Question 1 A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings is an indication of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? A. Blood glucose 350 mg/dL B. Blood pH 7.42 C. HCO3 20 mEq/L D. Serum sodium 135 mEq/L Answer: A. Blood glucose 350 mg/dL Rationale: A blood glucose level of 350 mg/dL indicates hyperglycemia, which is a hallmark of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Other laboratory findings in DKA include low bicarbonate (HCO3) and an acidic pH, but hyperglycemia is the primary concern. Question 2 A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Obtain the client's vital signs. B. Verify the blood compatibility with another nurse. C. Ensure the client has a patent IV line. D. Provide the client with education about the procedure. Answer: B. Verify the blood compatibility with another nurse. Rationale: Verifying the blood compatibility with another nurse is the first and most critical step to prevent a transfusion reaction. Ensuring the correct blood type is being administered is essential for client safety. Question 3 A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Hypocapnia B. Dyspnea on exertion C. Inspiratory wheezing D. Clubbing of the fingers Answer: B. Dyspnea on exertion Rationale: Dyspnea on exertion is a common finding in clients with COPD due to the chronic airflow limitation. Clubbing of the fingers is a late sign, and inspiratory wheezing and hypocapnia are not typical findings in COPD. Question 4 A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse identify as an indication that the client is experiencing fluid volume excess? A. Hematocrit 45% B. Serum sodium 130 mEq/L C. BUN 20 mg/dL D. Urine specific gravity 1.020 Answer: B. Serum sodium 130 mEq/L Rationale: A serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L indicates hyponatremia, which can result from fluid volume excess. The other laboratory values are within normal ranges. Question 5 A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. Take the medication with food. B. Expect improvement in symptoms within 24 hours. C. Take the medication at bedtime. D. Take the medication on an empty stomach. Answer: D. Take the medication on an empty stomach. Rationale: Levothyroxine should be taken on an empty stomach to enhance absorption. It should be taken in the morning, not at bedtime, and it may take several weeks to notice improvement in symptoms. Question 6 A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube following a thoracotomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? A. Drainage of 75 mL in the first hour postoperatively B. Fluctuation of the fluid level in the water seal chamber C. Continuous bubbling in the suction control chamber D. Sudden increase in drainage to 200 mL in 1 hour Answer: D. Sudden increase in drainage to 200 mL in 1 hour Rationale: A sudden increase in drainage to 200 mL in 1 hour is significant and should be reported to the provider, as it may indicate hemorrhage. The other findings are expected in a client with a chest tube. Question 7 A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis and is experiencing pruritus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to reduce the client's discomfort? A. Apply a heating pad to the affected areas. B. Encourage hot showers daily. C. Provide a high -protein diet. D. Apply lotion to the skin. Answer: D. Apply lotion to the skin. Rationale: Applying lotion to the skin can help alleviate the pruritus associated with cirrhosis by keeping the skin moist. Heating pads and hot showers can further irritate the skin, and a high -protein diet does not address pruritus directly. Question 8
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