ATI ADULT MED SURG 2024 RETAKE QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS MEDICAL SURGICAL RETAKE .
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ATI ADULT MED SURG 2024 RETAKE QUESTION
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
MEDICAL SURGICAL
ATI ADULT MED SURG 2024 RETAKE QUESTION
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
MEDICAL SURGICAL RETAKE .
ATI ADULT MED SURG 2024 RETAKE QUESTION
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
MEDICAL SURGICAL RETAKE . RETAKE .
ATI ADULT MED SURG 2024 RETAKE QUESTION
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
MEDICAL SURGICAL RETAKE .
A nurse is preparing to present a program about the prevention of atherosclerosis at a health fair. Which
of the following recommendations should the nurse plan to include (SATA)
A) Follow a smoking cessation program.
B) Maintain an appropriate weight.
C) Eat a low-fat diet.
D) Increase fluid intake.
E) Decrease intake of complex carbohydrates. - ANSWER-ANSWERS: A, B, C
RATIONALES ;A. Follow a smoking cessation program is correct. Smoking cessation is an important
lifestyle modification to prevent atherosclerosis.
B. Maintain an appropriate weight is correct. Preventing obesity through diet and exercise can help
to prevent atherosclerosis.
C. Eat a low-fat diet is correct. Eating a low-fat diet decreases LDL cholesterol and can prevent
atherosclerosis.
D. Increase fluid intake is incorrect. Increasing intake of fruits, vegetables, and grains can prevent
atherosclerosis.
E. Decrease intake of complex carbohydrates is incorrect. Decreasing intake of simple sugars and
sweetened foods and increasing complex carbohydrates, such as fiber, can reduce the risk of heart
disease.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a potassium level of 3mEq/L ( 3.5- 5mEq/L). Which of the following
assessment findings should the nurse expect?
, ATI ADULT MED SURG 2024 RETAKE QUESTION
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
MEDICAL SURGICAL RETAKE .
A) Positive Trousseau's sign
B) 4+ deep tendon reflexes
C) Deep respirations
D) Hypoactive bowel sounds - ANSWER-ANSWER: D Hypoactive bowel sounds
RATIONALE ;Hypokalemia decreases smooth muscle contraction in the gastrointestinal tract leading to
decreased peristalsis.
A positive Trousseau's sign indicates altered calcium levels. Deep tendon reflexes are used to monitor
magnesium levels.
Shallow respirations occur with hypokalemia due to respiratory muscle weakness.
A nurse is providing teaching for a female client who has recurrent UTI. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) Take tub baths daily.
B) Drink at least 1 L of fluid daily.
C) Wear underwear made of nylon.
D) Void before and after intercourse. - ANSWER-ANSWER: D Void before and after intercourse.
RATIONALE ;The nurse should instruct the client to empty her bladder before and after intercourse,
which flushes bacteria out of the urinary tract and prevents the occurrence of infection.
, ATI ADULT MED SURG 2024 RETAKE QUESTION
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
MEDICAL SURGICAL RETAKE .
A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia, low-grade fever, night sweats, and a productive cough.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A) Obtain a sputum sample.
B) Administer antipyretics.
C) Provide hand hygiene education.
D) Initiate airborne precautions. - ANSWER-ANSWER: D Initiate airborne precautions.
RATIONALE ;This client is exhibiting manifestations of tuberculosis. The greatest risk in this client's
situation is for other people in the facility to acquire an airborne disease from this client. Therefore, the
first action
the nurse should take is to initiate airborne precautions.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has cancer and a new prescription for an opioid analgesic
for pain management. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A) "It is an expected effect to sleep through the day when taking this medication."
B) "Your constipation will be lessened as you develop a tolerance to the medication."
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C) "You should void every 4 hours to decrease the risk of urinary retention."
D) "If you experience ringing in your ears, your dose will need to be reduced." - ANSWER-ANSWER:
C "You should void every 4 hours to decrease the risk of urinary retention."
, ATI ADULT MED SURG 2024 RETAKE QUESTION
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
MEDICAL SURGICAL RETAKE .
RATIONALE ;The nurse should instruct the client to void at least every 4 hr to decrease the risk of urinary
retention, which is an adverse effect of opioid analgesics.
A nurse is providing teaching to a female client who has stress
incontinence and a BMI of 32. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A) "Taking my daily progesterone should improve my symptoms."
B) "A risk factor for my condition is obesity."
C) "I should limit my daily fluid intake."
D) "I will switch my morning cup of coffee to hot tea." - ANSWER- ANSWER: B "A risk factor for my
condition is obesity."
RATIONALE ;Excess weight creates increased abdominal pressure that can result in stress incontinence.
A nurse is assessing a group of clients for indications of role changes.
The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is at risk for experiencing a role changes?
A) A client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and is starting to self- monitor blood glucose.
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B) A client who had a cholecystectomy and is starting on a modified-fat diet.
C) A client who has Crohn's disease and is experiencing diarrhea three times a day.
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