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ATI Med-Surg Proctored Exam ReviewRespiratory Alkalosis S/S - ANSlethargy
lightheadedness
confusion
tachycardia
dysrhythmias related to hypokalemia
nausea
vomiting
epigastric pain
numbness and tingling of the extremities
hyperventilation (tachypnea)
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is at risk for Osteoporosis.
Which intervention should the nurse include to prevent bone loss? - ANSEncourage weight
bearing exercises (such as walking because it can help maintain bone mass by reducing bone
demineralization, thus helping to prevent osteoporosis.)
A nurse is caring for a client who has meningococal pneumonia. Which of the following personal
protective equipment should the nurse use? - ANSMask (this disease requires droplet
precautions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking insulin Glargine. What information
should the nurse include in the teaching? - ANSThis type of insulin should be given at the same
time everyday. (It is released over a 24hr period)
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing complications of
peripheral vascular disease. What statement by the client indicates that they are adhering to the
nurse's instructions? - ANS"I don't cross my legs anymore".
A nurse is caring for a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphlococcus aureus (MRSA)
infections in a surgical wound. What information should the nurse plan to share with visitors? -
ANSVisitors must don a gown & gloves prior to entering the client's room.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide. What should the client report to the provider? - ANSOnset of nausea
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has hearing loss. What action should
the nurse take when communicating with the client? - ANSRephrase client instructions when not
understood.
, A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day post operative following a hip arthroplasty. The client
is exhibiting hypotension, tachycardia, & tacky-nearly. The nurse should recognize these
findings as what complication? - ANSPulmonary Embolism
A nurse is monitoring a client who recently had a cast placed on the right lower extremity for a
bone fracture. What finding should the nurse recognize as abnormal? - ANSLack of sensation
between the first and second toes
A nurse reinforcing teaching with a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and is to
begin taking methylprednisolone orally. What should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSLimit contact with large groups of people
A nurse is caring for a client who is 24hr postoperative following abdominal surgery & has an
NG tube. What action should the nurse plan to take to decrease the risk of postoperative
complications? - ANSEncourage the client to use an incentive spirometer every hour while
awake
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has chronic kidney disease with hyperkalemia. What
finding should the nurse expect related to hyperkalemia? - ANSBradycardia
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who has manifestations of sepsis. What provider
prescriptions should the nurse implement first? - ANSInitiate oxygen at 4 L/min via nasal
cannula
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal pancreatic cancer. The client states, "I don't think
I can go on any longer." What response should the nurse make? - ANS"Tell me more about the
way you are feeling."
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypokalemia. What finding should the nurse
identify as the priority? - ANSDysrhythmia
A nurse is caring for a client who is in Buck's traction. What intervention should the nurse
perform to reduce skin breakdown? - ANSKeep the skin dry and free of perspiration
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has a methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections and is on contract isolation precautions. What action
should the nurse take? - ANSHave a designated stethoscope in the client's room
A nurse enters the room of a client whose transfusion of packed RBCs was initiated 15 min ago
by the RN. The client reports dyspnea and urticaria. What action should the nurse perform first?
- ANSStop the infusion
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