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2023 ATI Fundamentals Exam -70 Questions with 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 1. A nurse is reinforcing information with a client who wishes to complete their advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a) “You must have advance directives in place in order to refuse recommended treatment.” b) “An attorney is needed in order for you to name a designee in your health care proxy.” c) “You can decline to have certain medical procedures performed in your ...

ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam ( Version 1 ) 2023) 70 Questions and Verified Answers 1. A nurse is reinforcing information with a client who wishes to complete their advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a) “You must have advance directives in place in order to refuse recommended treatment.” b) “An attorney is needed in order for you to name a designee in your health care proxy.” c) “You can decline to have certain medical procedures p...

A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote communication? A Face the client at eye level when communicating. B Offer correction of incorrect client statements. C Reorient the client to date and time with each encounter. D Avoid using gestures when communicating with the client. ________________________________________ Correct Answer: A Face the client at eye level when communicating. This is because eye conta...

Which assessment is of the greatest concern to a nurse when caring for a patient just admitted with a pelvic fracture? - No urinary output for 8 hours An older woman falls down at church and immediately complains of severe pain in her left hip. Which observation is recognized as the cardinal sign of a fractured hip? - Shortened left leg compared with the right A nurse is told that a patient has a compound comminuted fracture. What characteristic of the bone in this type of fracture causes ...

The nurse is preparing for a home visit to a patient after surgery for a compound fracture. Which specific care does the nurse anticipate for this patient? - Changing wound dressings A patient experiences a fracture of the lower leg and undergoes a closed reduction and placement of a fiberglass cast. The patient is 65 years old and has a medical 30-year history of diabetes mellitus. Which condition does the nurse recognize as a possible complication for this patient? - Delay or absence of h...

Exam 4: NUR242/ NUR 242 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct- Galen Q: Pt. teaching for Raynauds disease Answer: Stop smoking, avoid cold and stress, wear warm clothing, take vasodilators as prescribed Q: Pt. teaching for Burgers Disease Answer: Use vasodilators as prescribed, smoking cessation, avoid injury to upper and lower extremities, can cause gangrene Q: S/S of Peripheral A...

Exam 1: PRN1032/ PRN 1032 | Latest 2023/2024 Update Client-Centered Care I | Questions and Verified Answers | Rasmussen 1. Opening the gate allows the transmission of pain sensation, closing the gate blocks this transmission  Answer: Gate Control Theory 2. Difficulty in getting to sleep or staying asleep at night  Answer: Insomnia 3. A condition in which the person stops breathing for a brief period during sleep  Answer: Sleep Apnea 4. May continue for months ...

Final Exam: NUR160 / NUR 160 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing II Exam Review | Questions and Verified Answers| Already Graded A| Hondros College Q: When assessing a patient with osteoarthritis, the following assessment findings do not correlate with that diagnosis: increased uric acid lab values Answer: Increased uric acid lab values would indicate gout Q: patient recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and asked the LPN about the goal of trea...

Exam 4: NUR242 / NUR 242 (Latest 2024 / 2025) Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts Exam Review | Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Galen Q: Pt. teaching for Raynauds disease Answer: Stop smoking, avoid cold and stress, wear warm clothing, take vasodilators as prescribed Q: Pt. teaching for Burgers Disease Answer: Use vasodilators as prescribed, smoking cessation, avoid injury to upper and lower extremities, can cause gangrene Q: S/S of Peripheral Arterial Disease (...

NU371 HESI Case Study: PVD with Amputation Latest Update Graded A+ What are the common symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) that a patient might experience? Common symptoms include intermittent claudication, pain or cramping in the legs during exercise, and rest pain. How can the nurse assess for the presence of peripheral pulses in a patient with PVD? The nurse should palpate the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial pulses on both legs to assess for strength and presence. ...

Amputation Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the primary goal in the initial management of a traumatic amputation? The primary goal is to control bleeding and preserve the amputated part by wrapping it in a sterile, moist dressing and placing it in a sealed container. How is a traumatic amputation typically classified? A traumatic amputation is classified based on the level of amputation, such as upper limb or lower limb, and whether it is partial or complete. What is ...

MEDSURG Fractures and Amputations Questions and Answers Graded A+ What is the primary goal of immobilizing a fracture immediately after injury? The primary goal is to prevent further injury, maintain proper alignment, and reduce the risk of complications. How does the application of a cast contribute to the healing process of a fracture? A cast immobilizes the fractured bone, maintains proper alignment, and protects the area from further injury while it heals. What are common signs...