TEST BANK FOR ATI RN MEDICAL-SURGICAL
PROCTORED EXAM 2025 UPDATED VERSION 100%
SOLVED
Endoscopy (EGD) positioning - ANSWER-left side lying
Before an Endoscopy (EGD): - ANSWER--NPO 6-8 hr
-remove dentures
In what order do you open the sterile package? - ANSWER-flap furthest from body, side flaps, then
closest
What to watch for when on Isoniazid: - ANSWER-numb/tingling in the hands & feet
What to watch for when on Ethambutol: - ANSWER-vision changes
Which non-opioid drug decreases the effect of aspirin? - ANSWER-ibuprofen
Ketorolac should not be used concurrently with... - ANSWER-other NSAIDS
Glucocorticoids increase the risk of gastric bleeding when taken with... - ANSWER-non-opioid analgesics
To access an implanted port, you must use a... - ANSWER-noncoring (Huber) needle
When done accessing an implanted port... - ANSWER-flush with 10 mL 0.9% sodium chloride
Which foods should the client on Warfarin avoid? - ANSWER-dark leafy green veggies
Protein requirement of an adult: _____g of protein per kg - ANSWER-0.8 g
What med do you give for symptomatic bradycardia? What electrical management? - ANSWER-
med=atropine
elec= pacemaker insertion
What med/meds do you give for AFib? What electrical management? - ANSWER-meds= amiodarone,
adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
, What med/meds do you give for SVT? What electrical management? - ANSWER-meds= amiodarone,
adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/a pulse? What electrical management? - ANSWER-meds=
amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/out a pulse or V-fib? What electrical management? -
ANSWER-meds= amiodarone, lidocaine, & epi
elec= defibrillation
If a pt is complaining of pain and there is no irrigation fluid coming out of the catheter what will the
priority nursing action be? - ANSWER-irrigate catheter with saline solution
If the pt has had their prostate removed and the irrigating 3 way catheter shows bright red clotted blood
being released from the end what should you do? - ANSWER-increase the flow rate
What assessment finding would be a cause for concern in an immobile pt? - ANSWER-diminished pedal
pulses
redness/edema in legs
How would you care for a pt with a stage III pressure ulcer? - ANSWER-Apply proteolytic enzymes
What would be an appropriate nursing intervention for a stage II pressure ulcer in the heel? - ANSWER-
increase IV fluids
pillow/sheet under ankle
What foods would you teach a pt suffering from cholescystitis to eliminate from their diet at home? -
ANSWER-fried eggs
What assessment finding would lead you to believe a pt suffers from Hypovolemia? - ANSWER-increased
blood osmolarity
What lab finding would you expect in a pt receiving chemotherapy? - ANSWER-decreased WBC
Which of the following would lead you to believe that a client understands his teachings about using his
ACE inhibitors? - ANSWER-decrease potassium and salt intake
What would you include in your education of a client receiving opioids? - ANSWER-increased fiber in the
diet
What nursing interventions would you implement to address adverse effects of opioids? - ANSWER-
laxatives and enemas
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