ATI Med surg1 Protected Exam Practice Questions & Correct Answers Bundle 2023

A nurse is assessing an older adult client who has arteriosclerosis and is scheduled for a possible right lower extremity amputation. Which of the following are expected findings in the affected extremity? (Select all that apply.) A. Skin cool to touch from mid-calf to the toes B. Lower leg a...

Cardiac arrhythmias are commonly observed with administration of t-PA. Cardiac arrhythmias are associated with reperfusion of the cardiac tissue. Hypotension is commonly observed with administration of t-PA. Seizures and hypothermia are not generally associated with reperfusion of the cardiac tis...

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 - ANSWER C What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulosis to eat? A. High ...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a femur fracture and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Loosen the knots on the ropes if the client is experiencing pain Ensure the client's weights are hanging freely from the bed Check the clie...

1. The nurse requests the client to sign a surgical informed consent form for an emergency appendectomy. Which statement by the client indicates further teaching is needed? 1. "I will be glad when this is over so I can go home today." 2. "I will not be able to eat or drink anything prior to m...

A patient is complaining of pain the right flank region. Which follow-up question would be most important for the nurse to ask? - ANSWER Have you noticed any changes in your urine? The nurse caring for a patient with acute tubular necrosis knows that this is likely to affect: - ANSWER The formati...

A nurse in an emergency department is preparing to perform an ocular irrigation for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. Assess the client's visual acuity prior to irrigation b. Have the client turn their head toward the unaffected eye c. Hold the irrigator ...

Retinal Detachment - ANSWER Curtain over visual field with occasional flashes of light Cataracts - ANSWER Cloudy/Blurry 3 NSAIDS that increase the risk of bleeding - ANSWER Naproxen, Ibuprofen, and Aspirin Thrombocytopenia - ANSWER Low platelet level in blood Pt at risk for bleeding due t...

A nurse at a providers office is caring for an older adult client who is having an annual physical exam. Which of the following findings indicates additional follow-up is needed in regard to the prostate gland? (Select all that apply.) A. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL. B. A digital ...