2024/2025 Med/Surg : Med-Surg Final: ATI Questions & Module Questions *Q&A* |Verified Study Set| Latest Version
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2024/2025 Med/Surg : Med-Surg Final:
ATI Questions & Module Questions
*Q&A* |Verified Study Set| Latest Version
Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication after a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy?
A. Mild abdominal pain
B. Yellowing of the skin
C. Clear drainage from the in...
2024/2025 Med/Surg : Med-Surg Final:
ATI Questions & Module Questions
*Q&A* |Verified Study Set| Latest Version
Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication after a laparoscopic
cholecystectomy?
A. Mild abdominal pain
B. Yellowing of the skin
C. Clear drainage from the incision
D. Increased appetite
B. Yellowing of the skin
What is the most important intervention for a patient experiencing a hypertensive crisis?
A. Administer oral antihypertensives
B. Place the patient in a comfortable position
C. Initiate IV antihypertensive medication
D. Monitor the patient’s temperature
C. Initiate IV antihypertensive medication
What is the primary nursing action for a patient with a new colostomy?
A. Assess the stoma color and condition
B. Teach the patient about dietary restrictions
C. Monitor for signs of dehydration
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,D. Instruct the patient to empty the pouch every hour
A. Assess the stoma color and condition
A patient with congestive heart failure is experiencing dyspnea. Which position is best for the
patient?
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler's
D. Trendelenburg
C. High Fowler's
What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient with a myocardial infarction?
A. Ineffective coping
B. Acute pain
C. Risk for decreased cardiac output
D. Activity intolerance
C. Risk for decreased cardiac output
A nurse is caring for a patient receiving warfarin therapy. What laboratory value is most critical
to monitor?
A. Hemoglobin
B. INR (International Normalized Ratio)
C. Platelet count
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,D. Potassium level
B. INR (International Normalized Ratio)
Which sign indicates that a patient with an abdominal wound is experiencing dehiscence?
A. Clear drainage
B. Erythema around the wound
C. Increased pain
D. Wound separation
D. Wound separation
What is the primary goal of dietary management for a patient with chronic kidney disease?
A. Increase protein intake
B. Control fluid intake
C. Limit potassium intake
D. Maintain caloric intake
C. Limit potassium intake
Which assessment finding in a patient with heart failure requires immediate intervention?
A. Weight gain of 2 pounds in one day
B. Increased fatigue
C. Slight cough
D. Shortness of breath while lying flat
A. Weight gain of 2 pounds in one day
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, A nurse is teaching a patient with diabetes about self-management. What is the most critical
information to include?
A. Importance of regular exercise
B. Monitoring blood glucose levels
C. Understanding carbohydrate counting
D. Preventing infections
B. Monitoring blood glucose levels
What is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with a suspected stroke?
A. Encourage the patient to drink fluids
B. Obtain a thorough history and assessment
C. Initiate oral feeding
D. Administer aspirin
B. Obtain a thorough history and assessment
Which assessment finding is most indicative of an infection in a postoperative patient?
A. Elevated white blood cell count
B. Slight redness around the incision
C. Clear drainage from the wound
D. Normal temperature
A. Elevated white blood cell count
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