ATI MED SURG

ATI Med Surg Practice Exam C 2024/2025 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client's spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? A. "Large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation" b. "I can call the doctor back here if you want me to" c. "A piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

ATI Med Surg Practice Exam A 2024 Question 1: A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stage II cervical cancer and is scheduled for brachytherapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? • "You will have an implant placed twice each month for the duration of the treatment." • "You should remain at least 6 feet away from others between treatments." • "You should expect to have blood in your urine for a few days after treatment." • "You will n...

An older adult is brought to an emergency department by a family member. Which of the following assessment findings should cause the nurse to suspect that the client has hypertonic dehydration? - Urine Specific gravity 1.045 A urine specific gravity greater than 1.030 indicates a decrease in urine volume and an increase in osmolarity, which is a manifestation of hypertonic dehydration. A nurse in a community clinic is caring for a client who reports an increase in the frequency of migrain...

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and reports difficulty following the diet and remembering to take the prescribed medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote client compliance? SATA A. Ask the dietitian to assist with meal planning. B. Contact the clients support system. C. Assess for age-related cognitive awareness. D. Provide educational materials for home use. - A, B, D, E A nurse in health care clinic i...

What is the cause of a 'non-mechanical' bowel obstruction? A. A tumor or twisting of the bowel. B. Constipation. C. General anesthesia, narcotics, and handling of the bowel during surgery. D. Adhesions - C What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulosis to eat? A. High fiber foods. B. Low fiber foods. C. Low carb foods. D. High carb foods - A What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulitis to eat? A. High fiber foods. B. Low fiber foods. C .Low carb...

A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension - b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo an EEG the next day. Wh...