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CMS MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM| 2023/ 2024 Questions and Verified Answers| Latest Update Q: A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about reducing the risk for a stroke. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "Having a total cholesterol level below 200 mg/dL increases my risk for a stroke." B. "My provider might prescribe a glucocorticoid regimen to decrease my risk for a stroke." C. "I can decreas...

Med Surg CMS Proctored Exam| 100% Correct Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update) Q: A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving radiation therapy to treat throat cancer and reports a change in the taste of food. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a) Offer artificial saliva frequently. b) Add honey to sweeten fruit smoothies. c) Heat food before serving. d) Provide three large meals daily. Answer: C. Heat food befor...

ATI MED SURG CMS PROCTORED EXAM| 2023/ 2024 Questions and Verified Answers| Latest Update Q: A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a.) Chest X-ray showing cardiomegaly. b.) Potassium level 4.5 mEq/L. c.) Urinary output of 1,000 mL in 12 hr. d.) PaCO2 55 mmHg. Answer: d. PaCo2 55 mmHg. Q: An assistive personnel checks the blood glucose level of a client who has diabetes me...

CMS MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 New Update A nurse is assisting with discharge teaching for a client who requires oropharyngeal suctioning at home. The nurse should ensure that which of the following equipment is available for use at home? A. Yankauer catheter B. Sterile gloves C. Oropharyngeal airway D. Water-soluble lubricant Answer: A. Yankauer catheter QUESTION A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who ...

Med Surg CMS Proctored Exam| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 New Update A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who requires contact precautions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? a) Keep a stethoscope at the client's bedside for the duration of her hospital stay. b) Wear an N95 mask when entering the room. c) Use an alcohol swab to clean the temperature probe before removing it from the room. d) Remove personal pr...

MED SURG CMS PROCTORED EXAM| Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 New Update 1. A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 2 days postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings indicates the need for nursing intervention? ~ Answer: Dark brown drainage in the NG tube 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is visually impaired. When delivering the client's meal tray, which of the following actions should the nurse take? ~ Answ...

ATI Med Surge Proctored Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 2023/ 2024 New Update QUESTION The nurse obtained a urine specimen from a patient. What result should the nurse recognize as an abnormal finding? Answer: White blood cells (WBCs) 9/hpf *Normal WBC levels in urine are below 5/hpf, with levels exceeding this indicative of inflammation or urinary tract infection. A urine pH of 6.0 is average; amber yellow is normal coloration, and the reference range for specific gra...