ATI MedSurg 2024 proctored exam 2024-2025 questions and answers
a nurse is planning care for a client who is undergoing brachytherapy via a sealed vaginal
implant to treat endometrial cancer. which of the following actions should the nurse include in
the client's plan of care? -
ANSWER-wear a lead apron while providing care to the client
a nurse is caring for a client who has portal hypertension. the client is vomiting blood mixed
with food after a meal. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - ANSWER-
obtain vital signs
a nurse is conducting an admission history for a client who is to undergo a CT scan with an IV
contrast agent. the nurse should identify that which of the following requires further
assessment? - ANSWER-history of asthma
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for
omeprazole. the nurse should instruct the client that the medication provides relief by which of
the following actions. - ANSWER-suppressing gastric acid production
Food with high calcium - ANSWER-12 almonds
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). a new bag is not
available when the current infusion is nearly completed. which of the following actions should
the nurse take? - ANSWER-administer dextrose 10% in water until the new bag arrives
,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? - ANSWER-initiate airborne
precautions
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has hypothyroidism and is receiving levothyroxine.
The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following supplements can interfere with
the effectiveness of the medication? - ANSWER-calcium
a nurse is caring for a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus and has had acute bronchitis for
the past 3 days. which of the following statements should the nurse include when instructing
the client? - ANSWER-take insulin even if you are unable to eat your regular diet
a nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who has a detached retina. which of
the following should the nurse expect the client to report? - ANSWER-it's like a curtain closed
over my eye
a nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who requests sildenafil to treat erectile
dysfunction. which of the following statements should the nurse take? - ANSWER-you will not
be able to use sildenafil if you are taking nitroglycerin
, Increased ICP s/s - ANSWER-sleepiness exhibited by the client widening pulse pressure
decerebrate posturing
a nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing hemodialysis to treat end-stage kidney disease
(ESKD). the client reports muscle cramps and a tingling sensation in their hands. which of the
following medications should the nurse plan to administer? - ANSWER-calcium carbonate
Erythropoietin usage - ANSWER-increase energy level for client with CKD
a nurse is caring for a client who has HIV. which of the following findings indicates a positive
response to the prescribed HIV treatment? -
ANSWER-decreased viral load
a nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving chemotherapy and has a new
prescription for epoetin alfa. which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-I will monitor my blood pressure while taking this
medication
a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure and a new prescription
for a potassium-sparing diuretic. which of the following information should the nurse include in
the teaching? - ANSWER-try to walk at least three times per week for exercise
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