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Med Surg Exam 3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Which action would be most appropriate when evaluating a client's neck for thyroid enlargement? A)Inspect changes in pigmentation in the neck. B)Perform repeated palpation of the thyroid gland. C)Palpate the thyroid gland gently. D)Examine the skin of the neck for excessive oiliness. - answerPalpate the thyroid glad gently The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client with a disorder of the thyroid gland. Which diagnostic te...

Fluid and Electrolyte Med Surg ATI Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Homeostasis 277 - answerCharacteristics of body fluid remain in balance Intracellular Fluid 277 - answerTwo-thirds of body water, body fluids within the cell Extracellular Fluid 277 - answerOne-third of body water, body fluids outside of the cell membrane Intravascular Fluid 277 - answerLiquid part of the blood or plasma Interstitial Fluid 277 - answerLocated between the cells and outside of the blood vessels Tra...

Med Surg 1 Final Study Guide Review For All Tests Updated Med Surg 1 Final Review Handicap: in WHO classification system societal participation is used, instead of handicap, to acknowledge that the environment is always interacting with people to either assist or hinder participation in life activities Functional Independence Measure for Chronically Ill: measures if a patient can do ADLs independently Bleeding precautions: o NO IM injections (minimal injections even Subcut) o Apply pressu...

ATI Comprehensive Exit Exam - 180 Correct Questions & Answers 2022/2023 EXIT EXAM 1. A nurse is caring for a client who has given informed consent for ECT. Just before the procedure, the client tells the nurse she is considering not going forward with the treatment. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate? a. “You don’t have to go through with the treatment.” b. “Most people who have this procedure feel better following the treatment.” c. “It’s okay to be nerv...

MED SURG 201 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2024/2025 | 100% VERIFIED | GRADED A+. A 75-year-old patient is admitted for pancreatitis. Which tool would be the most appropriate for the nurse to use during the admission assessment? a. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) b. Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment of Alcohol Scale, Revised (CIWA-Ar) c. Screening Test-Geriatric Version (SMAST-G) d. Mini-Mental State Examination ANS: C Because the abuse of alcohol is a common ...

ATI MED SURG VERSION 6 EXAM  QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS What is hypokalemia's effect on the GI system? - ANSWERIt decreases  smooth muscle contraction leading to decreased peristalsis and  hypoactive bowel sounds. Deep tendon reflexes in hypomagnesemia - ANSWERincreased e.g. 4+ Deep tendon reflexes in hypermagnesemia - ANSWERdecreased e.g.  absent or 1+ What should be done if you are performing a cardiac assessment on a  client and you hear a murmur? - ANSWERListen with the client ...

Med Surg Exam 3 Questions With 100% Correct Answers Which action would be most appropriate when evaluating a client's neck for thyroid enlargement? A)Inspect changes in pigmentation in the neck. B)Perform repeated palpation of the thyroid gland. C)Palpate the thyroid gland gently. D)Examine the skin of the neck for excessive oiliness. - answerPalpate the thyroid glad gently The nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client with a disorder of the thyroid gland. Which diagnostic test...

When should you use a guessing strategy? - Answer-When your knowledge and common sense have failed to answer the question Best answers for psych questions - Answer-- "The nurse will examine their own feelings about the situation." - "Establish a trusting relationship." Mark's rules for nutrition questions - Answer-In a tie, pick chicken. If chicken's not there, pick fish. Mark's rules for pediatric nutrition questions - Answer-- Never pick casserole for children (they hate it). - N...

Fluid and Electrolyte Med Surg ATI Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Homeostasis 277 - answerCharacteristics of body fluid remain in balance Intracellular Fluid 277 - answerTwo-thirds of body water, body fluids within the cell Extracellular Fluid 277 - answerOne-third of body water, body fluids outside of the cell membrane Intravascular Fluid 277 - answerLiquid part of the blood or plasma Interstitial Fluid 277 - answerLocated between the cells and outside of the blood vessels Tra...

Med surg - Hematology, Immune & Cancer Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Bone marrow: - answerThe white blood cells (WBCs) involved in immunity are produced in the bone marrow. Like other blood cells, lymphocytes are generated from stem cells (undifferentiated cells). There are two types of lymphocytes - B lymphocytes (B cells) and T lymphocytes (T cells) Lymphoid tissue: - answerThe spleen, composed of red and white pulp, acts somewhat like a filter. The red pulp is the site wher...