2021 HESI PN Medical surigical Proctored Exam Versions 3 With Answers (102 Solved Questions)
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VERSION 3
ATI MED-SURG PROCTORED EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (100
Q/A)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a closed head injury and has an intraventricular
catheter placed. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing
increased ICP?
a. Flat jugular veins
b. GCS score of 15
c. Sleepiness exhibited by the client
d. Widening pulse pressure
e. Decerebrate posturing
f. Flat jugular veins is incorrect. With increased ICP, the jugular veins are typically
distended.
A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 is incorrect. A Glasgow Coma Scale score of
15 indicates neurological functioning within the expected reference range for eye
ATI MED-SURG PROCTORED EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (100
Q/A)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a closed head injury and has an intraventricular
catheter placed. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing
increased ICP?
a. Flat jugular veins
b. GCS score of 15
c. Sleepiness exhibited by the client
d. Widening pulse pressure
e. Decerebrate posturing
f. Flat jugular veins is incorrect. With increased ICP, the jugular veins are typically
distended.
A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 is incorrect. A Glasgow Coma Scale score of
15 indicates neurological functioning within the expected reference range for eye
VERSION 3
ATI MED-SURG PROCTORED EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (100
Q/A)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a closed head injury and has an intraventricular
catheter placed. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing
increased ICP?
a. Flat jugular veins
b. GCS score of 15
c. Sleepiness exhibited by the client
d. Widening pulse pressure
e. Decerebrate posturing
f. Flat jugular veins is incorrect. With increased ICP, the jugular veins are typically
distended.
A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 is incorrect. A Glasgow Coma Scale score of
15 indicates neurological functioning within the expected reference range for eye
ATI MED-SURG PROCTORED EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS (100
Q/A)
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a closed head injury and has an intraventricular
catheter placed. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing
increased ICP?
a. Flat jugular veins
b. GCS score of 15
c. Sleepiness exhibited by the client
d. Widening pulse pressure
e. Decerebrate posturing
f. Flat jugular veins is incorrect. With increased ICP, the jugular veins are typically
distended.
A Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15 is incorrect. A Glasgow Coma Scale score of
15 indicates neurological functioning within the expected reference range for eye
opening, motor, and verbal response.
Sleepiness exhibited by the client is correct. Sleepiness or difficulty arousing the
client from sleep is an indication of increased ICP.
Widening pulse pressure is correct. A widening pulse pressure (increase in
systolic with concurrent decrease in diastolic blood pressure) is an indication of
increased ICP.
Decerebrate posturing is correct. Both decerebrate and decorticate posturing
indicate increased ICP.
2. A nurse is preparing a client who has supraventricular tachycardia for elective
cardioversion. Which of the following prescribed medications should the nurse instruct the
clients to withhold for 48hr prior to cardioversion?
a. Enoxaparin
b. Metformin
c. Diazepam
d. Digoxin
e. Anticoagulants can be beneficial during cardioversion due to their ability to prevent
blood clots that can be released into the client's circulatory system after
cardioversion. This medication should not be withheld.
f. Metformin
g. Metformin might be withheld for a client scheduled for cardiac catheterization or
other procedures involving contrast dye in order to prevent damage to the kidneys.
However, metformin should not be withheld prior to cardioversion.
h. Diazepam
i. Sedatives are generally administered to clients prior to cardioversion to reduce
anxiety and minimize the discomfort associated with the procedure. This medication
should not be withheld.
j. Digoxin: ANSWER
k. Cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin, are withheld prior to cardioversion. These
medications can increase ventricular irritability and put the client at risk for
ventricular fibrillation after the synchronized countershock of cardioversion.
3. A nurse is assessing a client who has acute cholecystitis. which of the following findings is
the nurse’s priority?
a. Anorexia
b. Abdominal pain radiating to the right shoulder
c. Tachycardia
d. Rebound abdominal tenderness
Sleepiness exhibited by the client is correct. Sleepiness or difficulty arousing the
client from sleep is an indication of increased ICP.
Widening pulse pressure is correct. A widening pulse pressure (increase in
systolic with concurrent decrease in diastolic blood pressure) is an indication of
increased ICP.
Decerebrate posturing is correct. Both decerebrate and decorticate posturing
indicate increased ICP.
2. A nurse is preparing a client who has supraventricular tachycardia for elective
cardioversion. Which of the following prescribed medications should the nurse instruct the
clients to withhold for 48hr prior to cardioversion?
a. Enoxaparin
b. Metformin
c. Diazepam
d. Digoxin
e. Anticoagulants can be beneficial during cardioversion due to their ability to prevent
blood clots that can be released into the client's circulatory system after
cardioversion. This medication should not be withheld.
f. Metformin
g. Metformin might be withheld for a client scheduled for cardiac catheterization or
other procedures involving contrast dye in order to prevent damage to the kidneys.
However, metformin should not be withheld prior to cardioversion.
h. Diazepam
i. Sedatives are generally administered to clients prior to cardioversion to reduce
anxiety and minimize the discomfort associated with the procedure. This medication
should not be withheld.
j. Digoxin: ANSWER
k. Cardiac glycosides, such as digoxin, are withheld prior to cardioversion. These
medications can increase ventricular irritability and put the client at risk for
ventricular fibrillation after the synchronized countershock of cardioversion.
3. A nurse is assessing a client who has acute cholecystitis. which of the following findings is
the nurse’s priority?
a. Anorexia
b. Abdominal pain radiating to the right shoulder
c. Tachycardia
d. Rebound abdominal tenderness
i.
Anorexia
ii. Anorexia is nonurgent because it is an expected finding for a client who has
acute cholecystitis. Therefore, there is another finding that is the nurse's
priority.
iii. Abdominal pain radiating to the right shoulder
iv. MY ANSWER
v. Abdominal pain radiating to the right shoulder is nonurgent because it is an
expected finding for a client who has acute cholecystitis. Therefore, there is
another finding that is the nurse's priority.
vi. Tachycardia
vii. When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
determine that the priority finding is tachycardia. Tachycardia is a
manifestation of biliary colic, which can lead to shock. The nurse should
position the head of the client's bed flat and report this finding immediately to
the provider.
viii. Rebound abdominal tenderness
ix. Rebound abdominal tenderness is nonurgent because it is an expected finding
for a client who has acute cholecystitis. Therefore, there is another finding that
is the nurse's priority.
4. A nurse is preparing to admit a client who has dysphagia. The nurse should plant to place
which of the following items at the client’s bedside?
a. Suction machine
b. Wire cutters
c. Padded clamp
d. Communication board
e. Suction machine: ANSWERThe nurse should ensure that a suction machine is at the
bedside of a client who has dysphagia to clear the client's airway as needed and
reduce the risk for aspiration.
f. Wire cutters: The nurse should ensure wire cutters are at the bedside of a client
who has an inner maxillary fixation to cut the wires in case the client vomits. This
enables the client to clear their airway and reduce the risk for aspiration.
g. Padded clamp: The nurse should ensure a padded clamp is at the bedside of a
client who has a chest tube to clamp the tube and prevent air from entering the
client's chest if there is an interruption in the sealed drainage system.
h. Communication board: The nurse should ensure a communication board is at the
bedside of a client who has aphasia to assist the client with communicating.
Anorexia
ii. Anorexia is nonurgent because it is an expected finding for a client who has
acute cholecystitis. Therefore, there is another finding that is the nurse's
priority.
iii. Abdominal pain radiating to the right shoulder
iv. MY ANSWER
v. Abdominal pain radiating to the right shoulder is nonurgent because it is an
expected finding for a client who has acute cholecystitis. Therefore, there is
another finding that is the nurse's priority.
vi. Tachycardia
vii. When using the urgent vs. nonurgent approach to client care, the nurse should
determine that the priority finding is tachycardia. Tachycardia is a
manifestation of biliary colic, which can lead to shock. The nurse should
position the head of the client's bed flat and report this finding immediately to
the provider.
viii. Rebound abdominal tenderness
ix. Rebound abdominal tenderness is nonurgent because it is an expected finding
for a client who has acute cholecystitis. Therefore, there is another finding that
is the nurse's priority.
4. A nurse is preparing to admit a client who has dysphagia. The nurse should plant to place
which of the following items at the client’s bedside?
a. Suction machine
b. Wire cutters
c. Padded clamp
d. Communication board
e. Suction machine: ANSWERThe nurse should ensure that a suction machine is at the
bedside of a client who has dysphagia to clear the client's airway as needed and
reduce the risk for aspiration.
f. Wire cutters: The nurse should ensure wire cutters are at the bedside of a client
who has an inner maxillary fixation to cut the wires in case the client vomits. This
enables the client to clear their airway and reduce the risk for aspiration.
g. Padded clamp: The nurse should ensure a padded clamp is at the bedside of a
client who has a chest tube to clamp the tube and prevent air from entering the
client's chest if there is an interruption in the sealed drainage system.
h. Communication board: The nurse should ensure a communication board is at the
bedside of a client who has aphasia to assist the client with communicating.
5. A nurse is caring for a client who is having a seizure. Which of the following intervention
is the nurse’s priority?
a. Loosen the clothing around the client’s neck
b. Check the client’s pupillary response
c. Turn the client to the side.
d. Move furniture away from the client
i. Loosen the clothing around the client's neck: The nurse should loosen any
restrictive clothing the client is wearing to prevent injury to the client.
However, another action is the priority.
ii. Check the client's pupillary response: The nurse should perform
neurologic checks after the seizure to monitor the client's recovery. However,
another action is the priority.
iii. Turn the client to the side.: The greatest risk to this client is hypoxia from
an impaired airway. Therefore, the priority intervention the nurse should take
is to place the client in a side-lying position to prevent aspiration.
iv. Move furniture away from the client.: AThe nurse should move furniture
away from the client to prevent self-injury. However, another action is the
priority.
6. A nurse is providing teaching to aclient who has hypothyroidism and is receiving
levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following supplements
can interfere with the effectiveness of the medication?
a. Ginkgo biloba
b. Glucosamine
c. Calcium
d. Vitamin C
i.
Ginkgo biloba
ii. Ginkgo biloba reduces the pain associated with peripheral vascular disease by
promoting vasodilation. It can interact with medications that have
anticoagulant properties, but it is not known to interfere with the absorption of
levothyroxine.
iii. Glucosamine: Glucosamine treats osteoarthritis by decreasing
inflammation and stimulating the body's production of synovial fluid and
cartilage. It can interact with medications that have antiplatelet or
anticoagulant properties, but it is not known to interfere with the absorption of
levothyroxine.
iv. Calcium:NSWER
is the nurse’s priority?
a. Loosen the clothing around the client’s neck
b. Check the client’s pupillary response
c. Turn the client to the side.
d. Move furniture away from the client
i. Loosen the clothing around the client's neck: The nurse should loosen any
restrictive clothing the client is wearing to prevent injury to the client.
However, another action is the priority.
ii. Check the client's pupillary response: The nurse should perform
neurologic checks after the seizure to monitor the client's recovery. However,
another action is the priority.
iii. Turn the client to the side.: The greatest risk to this client is hypoxia from
an impaired airway. Therefore, the priority intervention the nurse should take
is to place the client in a side-lying position to prevent aspiration.
iv. Move furniture away from the client.: AThe nurse should move furniture
away from the client to prevent self-injury. However, another action is the
priority.
6. A nurse is providing teaching to aclient who has hypothyroidism and is receiving
levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following supplements
can interfere with the effectiveness of the medication?
a. Ginkgo biloba
b. Glucosamine
c. Calcium
d. Vitamin C
i.
Ginkgo biloba
ii. Ginkgo biloba reduces the pain associated with peripheral vascular disease by
promoting vasodilation. It can interact with medications that have
anticoagulant properties, but it is not known to interfere with the absorption of
levothyroxine.
iii. Glucosamine: Glucosamine treats osteoarthritis by decreasing
inflammation and stimulating the body's production of synovial fluid and
cartilage. It can interact with medications that have antiplatelet or
anticoagulant properties, but it is not known to interfere with the absorption of
levothyroxine.
iv. Calcium:NSWER
v. Calcium limits the development of osteoporosis in clients who are
postmenopausal and works as an antacid. Calcium supplements can interfere
with the metabolism of a number of medications, including levothyroxine.
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking calcium within 4 hr of
levothyroxine administration.
vi. Vitamin C: Vitamin C promotes wound healing. It can cause a false
negative in fecal occult blood tests, but it is not known to interfere with the
absorption of levothyroxine.
7. A nurse is planning to irrigate and dress a clean, granulation wound for a client who has a
pressure injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Apply a wet-to-dry gauze dressing
b. Irrigate with hydrogen peroxide solution
c. Use a 30-ml syringe
d. Attach a 24-gauge angiocatheter to the syringe.
8.
a. Apply a wet-to-dry gauze dressing.: The nurse should not apply wet-to-dry
dressings to clean, granulating wounds as they interrupt viable, healing tissues when
they are removed. Appropriate dressings for a wound that is developing granulation
tissue include a hydrocolloid dressing and a transparent film dressing.
b. Irrigate with hydrogen peroxide solution: the nurse should use hydrogen
peroxide to clean contaminated surfaces. Hydrogen peroxide should not be used on a
pressure injury wound because it destroys newly granulated tissue. Instead, the nurse
should use solutions specifically designed as wound cleansers or 0.9% sodium
chloride irrigation to irrigate the wound.
c. Use a 30-mL syringe: NSWERThe nurse should use a 30-mL to 60-mL syringe
with an 18- or 19-gauge catheter to deliver the ideal pressure of 8 pounds per square
inch (psi) when irrigating a wound. To maintain healthy granulation tissue, the
wound irrigation should be delivered at between 4 and 15 psi.
d. Attach a 24-gauge angiocatheter to the syringe:the nurse should use an 18- or 19-
gauge catheter that will apply the appropriate irrigation pressure. A 24-gauge
angiocatheter delivers solutions at a higher pressure than necessary for irrigation and
a can potentially damage the developing granulation tissues.
1. a nurse Is assessing a client who has Graves’ disease. Thich of the collowing images
should undicate to the nurse that the client has exophthalmos:
postmenopausal and works as an antacid. Calcium supplements can interfere
with the metabolism of a number of medications, including levothyroxine.
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking calcium within 4 hr of
levothyroxine administration.
vi. Vitamin C: Vitamin C promotes wound healing. It can cause a false
negative in fecal occult blood tests, but it is not known to interfere with the
absorption of levothyroxine.
7. A nurse is planning to irrigate and dress a clean, granulation wound for a client who has a
pressure injury. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Apply a wet-to-dry gauze dressing
b. Irrigate with hydrogen peroxide solution
c. Use a 30-ml syringe
d. Attach a 24-gauge angiocatheter to the syringe.
8.
a. Apply a wet-to-dry gauze dressing.: The nurse should not apply wet-to-dry
dressings to clean, granulating wounds as they interrupt viable, healing tissues when
they are removed. Appropriate dressings for a wound that is developing granulation
tissue include a hydrocolloid dressing and a transparent film dressing.
b. Irrigate with hydrogen peroxide solution: the nurse should use hydrogen
peroxide to clean contaminated surfaces. Hydrogen peroxide should not be used on a
pressure injury wound because it destroys newly granulated tissue. Instead, the nurse
should use solutions specifically designed as wound cleansers or 0.9% sodium
chloride irrigation to irrigate the wound.
c. Use a 30-mL syringe: NSWERThe nurse should use a 30-mL to 60-mL syringe
with an 18- or 19-gauge catheter to deliver the ideal pressure of 8 pounds per square
inch (psi) when irrigating a wound. To maintain healthy granulation tissue, the
wound irrigation should be delivered at between 4 and 15 psi.
d. Attach a 24-gauge angiocatheter to the syringe:the nurse should use an 18- or 19-
gauge catheter that will apply the appropriate irrigation pressure. A 24-gauge
angiocatheter delivers solutions at a higher pressure than necessary for irrigation and
a can potentially damage the developing granulation tissues.
1. a nurse Is assessing a client who has Graves’ disease. Thich of the collowing images
should undicate to the nurse that the client has exophthalmos:
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o This image depicts entropion, which occurs when the skin of the eyelids turns
inward, causing the eyelids to rub the eye. Entropion is caused by spasms of the
eyelid muscle or trauma and occurs most often in older adult clients due to the
loss of supportive tissue.
o
o This image depicts ectropion, which occurs when the skin of the eyelids turns
outward, causing sagging of the lower lids due to muscle weakness. Ectropion
occurs with aging and can cause drying of the cornea and ulceration.
o
o This image depicts ptosis, which occurs when excess skin of the upper eyelid
drops down over the eye. Ptosis can occur due to aging or at any age due to
diabetes, myasthenia gravis, or stroke.
o This image depicts entropion, which occurs when the skin of the eyelids turns
inward, causing the eyelids to rub the eye. Entropion is caused by spasms of the
eyelid muscle or trauma and occurs most often in older adult clients due to the
loss of supportive tissue.
o
o This image depicts ectropion, which occurs when the skin of the eyelids turns
outward, causing sagging of the lower lids due to muscle weakness. Ectropion
occurs with aging and can cause drying of the cornea and ulceration.
o
o This image depicts ptosis, which occurs when excess skin of the upper eyelid
drops down over the eye. Ptosis can occur due to aging or at any age due to
diabetes, myasthenia gravis, or stroke.
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o MY ANSWER
o The nurse should identify an outward protrusion of the eyes as exophthalmos, a
common finding of Graves' disease. An overproduction of the thyroid hormone
causes edema of the extraocular muscle and increases fatty tissue behind the eye,
which results in the eyes protruding outward. Exophthalmos can cause the client
to experience problems with vision, including focusing on objects, as well as
pressure on the optic nerve.
11.the nurse is providing teaching to a female client who has a history of UTI’s. which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Avoid foods that are high in ascorbic acid
b. Add oatmeal to the water when taking a tub bath
c. Urinate every 6 hours
d. Take daily cranberry supplements?
12. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has esophageal cancer and is to undergo
radiation therapy. Which off the following statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the client understands the teaching?
a. “ I will wash the ink markings off the radiation area after each treatment.”
b. “I will use my hands rather than a washcloth to clean the radiation area.”
c. “I will be able to be out in the sun 1 month after my radiation treatments are over.”
d. “I will use a heating pad on my neck it if becomes sore during the radiation
therapy.”
i.
"I will wash the ink markings off the radiation area after each treatment."
ii. The ink markings designate the exact radiation area. The client should not
remove these markings until they complete the entire radiation treatment.
iii. "I will use my hands rather than a washcloth to clean the radiation area."
iv. MY ANSWER
v. The client should gently wash the radiation area with their hands using warm
water and mild soap to protect the skin from further irritation.
o MY ANSWER
o The nurse should identify an outward protrusion of the eyes as exophthalmos, a
common finding of Graves' disease. An overproduction of the thyroid hormone
causes edema of the extraocular muscle and increases fatty tissue behind the eye,
which results in the eyes protruding outward. Exophthalmos can cause the client
to experience problems with vision, including focusing on objects, as well as
pressure on the optic nerve.
11.the nurse is providing teaching to a female client who has a history of UTI’s. which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Avoid foods that are high in ascorbic acid
b. Add oatmeal to the water when taking a tub bath
c. Urinate every 6 hours
d. Take daily cranberry supplements?
12. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has esophageal cancer and is to undergo
radiation therapy. Which off the following statements should the nurse identify as an
indication that the client understands the teaching?
a. “ I will wash the ink markings off the radiation area after each treatment.”
b. “I will use my hands rather than a washcloth to clean the radiation area.”
c. “I will be able to be out in the sun 1 month after my radiation treatments are over.”
d. “I will use a heating pad on my neck it if becomes sore during the radiation
therapy.”
i.
"I will wash the ink markings off the radiation area after each treatment."
ii. The ink markings designate the exact radiation area. The client should not
remove these markings until they complete the entire radiation treatment.
iii. "I will use my hands rather than a washcloth to clean the radiation area."
iv. MY ANSWER
v. The client should gently wash the radiation area with their hands using warm
water and mild soap to protect the skin from further irritation.
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vi. "I will be able to be out in the sun 1 month after my radiation treatments
are over."
vii. Radiation therapy causes skin to become sensitive to the effects of sun
exposure and increases the risk for developing skin cancer. The client should
avoid direct sunlight during the radiation treatments and for at least 1 year
following the conclusion of the therapy.
viii. "I will use a heating pad on my neck if it becomes sore during the
radiation therapy."
ix. The client should avoid exposing the treatment area to heat as this can cause
further irritation to the skin.
13.A nurse is caring for a client 1 hr following a cardiac catheterization. The nurse notes the
formation of a hematoma at the insertion site and a decreased pulse rate in the affected
extremity. Which of the following interventions is the nurse’s priority?
a. Initiate oxygen at 2 L via nasal cannula
b. Apply firm pressure to the insertion site
c. Take the client’s vital signs
d. Obtain a stat order for an aPTT
i. Initiate oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula.: The nurse can apply oxygen to
promote adequate tissue oxygenation. However, another intervention is the
priority.
ii. Apply firm pressure to the insertion site.: MY ANSWERThe greatest risk
to the client is bleeding. Therefore, the priority intervention is for the nurse to
apply firm pressure to the hematoma to stop the bleeding.
iii. Take the client's vital signs.: The nurse should take the client's vital signs
to further determine the client's status. However, another intervention is the
priority.
iv. Obtain a stat order for an aPTT.: The nurse can request laboratory data to
provide information about the client's coagulation status. However, another
intervention is the priority.
14.A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema and is receiving mechanical ventilation.
The client appears anxious and restless, and the high-pressure alarm is sounding. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Obtain ABGs
b. Administer propofol to the client
c. Instruct the client to allow the machine to breathe for them
d. Disconnect the machine and manually ventilate the client.
i. Obtain ABGs. The nurse should monitor ABG results to determine the
effectiveness of mechanical ventilation, but this is not the first action the nurse
should take.
are over."
vii. Radiation therapy causes skin to become sensitive to the effects of sun
exposure and increases the risk for developing skin cancer. The client should
avoid direct sunlight during the radiation treatments and for at least 1 year
following the conclusion of the therapy.
viii. "I will use a heating pad on my neck if it becomes sore during the
radiation therapy."
ix. The client should avoid exposing the treatment area to heat as this can cause
further irritation to the skin.
13.A nurse is caring for a client 1 hr following a cardiac catheterization. The nurse notes the
formation of a hematoma at the insertion site and a decreased pulse rate in the affected
extremity. Which of the following interventions is the nurse’s priority?
a. Initiate oxygen at 2 L via nasal cannula
b. Apply firm pressure to the insertion site
c. Take the client’s vital signs
d. Obtain a stat order for an aPTT
i. Initiate oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula.: The nurse can apply oxygen to
promote adequate tissue oxygenation. However, another intervention is the
priority.
ii. Apply firm pressure to the insertion site.: MY ANSWERThe greatest risk
to the client is bleeding. Therefore, the priority intervention is for the nurse to
apply firm pressure to the hematoma to stop the bleeding.
iii. Take the client's vital signs.: The nurse should take the client's vital signs
to further determine the client's status. However, another intervention is the
priority.
iv. Obtain a stat order for an aPTT.: The nurse can request laboratory data to
provide information about the client's coagulation status. However, another
intervention is the priority.
14.A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema and is receiving mechanical ventilation.
The client appears anxious and restless, and the high-pressure alarm is sounding. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take first?
a. Obtain ABGs
b. Administer propofol to the client
c. Instruct the client to allow the machine to breathe for them
d. Disconnect the machine and manually ventilate the client.
i. Obtain ABGs. The nurse should monitor ABG results to determine the
effectiveness of mechanical ventilation, but this is not the first action the nurse
should take.
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ii. Administer propofol to the client.: The nurse might need to administer
propofol to provide sedation and increase the client's tolerance of mechanical
ventilation, but this is not the first action the nurse should take.
iii. Instruct the client to allow the machine to breathe for them.: When
providing client care, the nurse should first use the least restrictive
intervention. Therefore, the first action the nurse should take is to provide
verbal instructions and emotional support to help the client relax and allow the
ventilator to work. Clients can exhibit anxiety and restlessness when trying to
"fight the ventilator."
iv. Disconnect the machine and manually ventilate the client.: Many factors
can cause a high-pressure alarm to sound. The nurse might have to disconnect
the machine and manually ventilate the client if the ventilator fails or the
client experiences respiratory distress, but this is not the first action the nurse
should take.
15.A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse expect?
a. Decreased prothrombin time
b. Elevated bilirubin level
c. Decreased ammonia level
d. Elevated albumin level
i. Decreased prothrombin time: liver disease and severe liver cell damage causes
the liver cells to produce less prothrombin, which prolongs prothrombin time.
ii. Elevated bilirubin level: Bilirubin levels reflect the liver's ability to
conjugate and excrete bilirubin, a byproduct of the hemolysis of red blood
cells. Bilirubin levels rise with liver disease and clinically reflect the client's
degree of jaundice.
iii. Decreased ammonia level: The liver converts ammonia to urea. When this
process is interrupted, as it is with liver disease or liver failure, ammonia
levels rise.
iv. Elevated albumin level: Albumin forms in the liver. When liver function is
impaired, as it is with cirrhosis, albumin levels decrease.
16.A nurse is teaching a client who has venous insufficiency about self-care. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands
the teaching?
a. “ I should avoid walking as much as possible.”
b. “I should sit down and read for several hours a day”
c. “I will wear clean graduatied compression stockings every day.”
d. “I will keep my legs level with my body when I sleep at night.”
propofol to provide sedation and increase the client's tolerance of mechanical
ventilation, but this is not the first action the nurse should take.
iii. Instruct the client to allow the machine to breathe for them.: When
providing client care, the nurse should first use the least restrictive
intervention. Therefore, the first action the nurse should take is to provide
verbal instructions and emotional support to help the client relax and allow the
ventilator to work. Clients can exhibit anxiety and restlessness when trying to
"fight the ventilator."
iv. Disconnect the machine and manually ventilate the client.: Many factors
can cause a high-pressure alarm to sound. The nurse might have to disconnect
the machine and manually ventilate the client if the ventilator fails or the
client experiences respiratory distress, but this is not the first action the nurse
should take.
15.A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse expect?
a. Decreased prothrombin time
b. Elevated bilirubin level
c. Decreased ammonia level
d. Elevated albumin level
i. Decreased prothrombin time: liver disease and severe liver cell damage causes
the liver cells to produce less prothrombin, which prolongs prothrombin time.
ii. Elevated bilirubin level: Bilirubin levels reflect the liver's ability to
conjugate and excrete bilirubin, a byproduct of the hemolysis of red blood
cells. Bilirubin levels rise with liver disease and clinically reflect the client's
degree of jaundice.
iii. Decreased ammonia level: The liver converts ammonia to urea. When this
process is interrupted, as it is with liver disease or liver failure, ammonia
levels rise.
iv. Elevated albumin level: Albumin forms in the liver. When liver function is
impaired, as it is with cirrhosis, albumin levels decrease.
16.A nurse is teaching a client who has venous insufficiency about self-care. Which of the
following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands
the teaching?
a. “ I should avoid walking as much as possible.”
b. “I should sit down and read for several hours a day”
c. “I will wear clean graduatied compression stockings every day.”
d. “I will keep my legs level with my body when I sleep at night.”
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i. "I should avoid walking as much as possible.": A client who has venous
insufficiency should maintain an exercise regimen, such as routine walking, to
decrease venous stasis.
ii. "I should sit down and read for several hours a day.": A client who has
venous insufficiency should avoid sitting or standing for prolonged periods of
time due to the risk of developing deep-vein thrombosis or skin breakdown.
iii. "I will wear clean graduated compression stockings every day.": Y
ANSWERThe client should apply a clean pair of graduated compression
stockings each day and clean soiled stockings with mild detergent and warm
water by hand.
iv. "I will keep my legs level with my body when I sleep at night.": A client
who has venous insufficiency should elevate the legs above heart level while
in bed to facilitate venous return and avoid venous stasis.
17.A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which
of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
a. Potassium 4 mEq/L
b. WBC count 10,000/mm3
c. Hct 45%
d. Hgb 8 g/dL
i.
Potassium 4 mEq/L: A potassium level of 4 mEq/L is within the expected
reference range.
ii. WBC count 10,000/mm3: A WBC count of 10,000/mm3 is within the
expected reference range.
iii. Hct 45%: An Hct level of 45% is within the expected reference range.
iv. Hgb 8 g/dL: Y ANSWERThe nurse should report an Hgb level of 8 g/dL,
which is below the expected reference range and is an indicator of
postoperative hemorrhage or anemia.
18.A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage III pressure injury. Which of the following
findings contributes to delayed would healing?
a. WBC count 6K
b. BMI 24
c. Urine output 25ml/hr
d. Albumin 4
WBC count 6,000/mm3: ANSWERWBCs fight infection and respond to foreign bodies.
Increased amounts are seen in clients who have an infectious process, and decreased
amounts are seen in clients who are immunocompromised. A WBC count of 6,000/mm3
is within the expected reference range.
insufficiency should maintain an exercise regimen, such as routine walking, to
decrease venous stasis.
ii. "I should sit down and read for several hours a day.": A client who has
venous insufficiency should avoid sitting or standing for prolonged periods of
time due to the risk of developing deep-vein thrombosis or skin breakdown.
iii. "I will wear clean graduated compression stockings every day.": Y
ANSWERThe client should apply a clean pair of graduated compression
stockings each day and clean soiled stockings with mild detergent and warm
water by hand.
iv. "I will keep my legs level with my body when I sleep at night.": A client
who has venous insufficiency should elevate the legs above heart level while
in bed to facilitate venous return and avoid venous stasis.
17.A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which
of the following laboratory values should the nurse report to the provider?
a. Potassium 4 mEq/L
b. WBC count 10,000/mm3
c. Hct 45%
d. Hgb 8 g/dL
i.
Potassium 4 mEq/L: A potassium level of 4 mEq/L is within the expected
reference range.
ii. WBC count 10,000/mm3: A WBC count of 10,000/mm3 is within the
expected reference range.
iii. Hct 45%: An Hct level of 45% is within the expected reference range.
iv. Hgb 8 g/dL: Y ANSWERThe nurse should report an Hgb level of 8 g/dL,
which is below the expected reference range and is an indicator of
postoperative hemorrhage or anemia.
18.A nurse is caring for a client who has a stage III pressure injury. Which of the following
findings contributes to delayed would healing?
a. WBC count 6K
b. BMI 24
c. Urine output 25ml/hr
d. Albumin 4
WBC count 6,000/mm3: ANSWERWBCs fight infection and respond to foreign bodies.
Increased amounts are seen in clients who have an infectious process, and decreased
amounts are seen in clients who are immunocompromised. A WBC count of 6,000/mm3
is within the expected reference range.
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BMI 24: BMI readings provide a means of determining a client's nutritional status.
Clients who have a BMI less than 18.5 are considered at risk for complications, such as
poor wound healing.
Urine output 25 mL/hr: Urinary output reflects fluid status. Inadequate urine output
can indicate dehydration, which can delay wound healing.
Albumin 4 g/dL: Albumin reflects nutritional status. A low level can indicate
malnutrition, which would impair wound healing. An albumin level of 4 g/dL is within
the expected reference range and indicates adequate nutritional status.
i.
19.A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing hemodialysis to treat ESKD. The client
reports muscle cramps and a tingling sensation in their hands. Which of the following
medications should the nurse plan to administer?
i. Epoetin alfa: A client who has ESKD is at risk for anemia manifested by
malaise, fatigue, and activity intolerance. The nurse should plan to administer
an erythrocyte-stimulating agent, such as epoetin alfa, to a client who has
anemia.
ii. Furosemide: A client who has ESKD can develop pulmonary edema
manifested by restlessness, shortness of breath, crackles, and blood-tinged
sputum. The nurse should plan to administer a loop diuretic, such as
furosemide, to a client who has pulmonary edema.
iii. Captopril: A client who has ESKD often is hypertensive, which can
further damage renal function. The nurse should plan to administer an
antihypertensive medication, such as captopril, to a client who is hypertensive.
iv. Calcium carbonate: ANSHypocalcemia is a manifestation of ESKD and
an adverse effect of dialysis. Often occurring late in the dialysis session,
hypocalcemia can cause the client to experience muscle cramping and tingling
to extremities. The nurse should plan to administer a calcium supplement,
such as calcium carbonate, as a calcium replacement.
22.a nurse is planning care for a client who is undergoing brachytherapy via a sealed vaginal
implant to treat endometrial cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the client’s plan of care?
a. Collect and place the client’s urine or feces in a biohazard bag
b. Limit the client’s ambulation to their own room
c. Wear a lead apron while providing care to the client
d. Limit each visitor to 1 hr per day.
i. Collect and place the client's urine or feces in a biohazard bag.
Clients who have a BMI less than 18.5 are considered at risk for complications, such as
poor wound healing.
Urine output 25 mL/hr: Urinary output reflects fluid status. Inadequate urine output
can indicate dehydration, which can delay wound healing.
Albumin 4 g/dL: Albumin reflects nutritional status. A low level can indicate
malnutrition, which would impair wound healing. An albumin level of 4 g/dL is within
the expected reference range and indicates adequate nutritional status.
i.
19.A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing hemodialysis to treat ESKD. The client
reports muscle cramps and a tingling sensation in their hands. Which of the following
medications should the nurse plan to administer?
i. Epoetin alfa: A client who has ESKD is at risk for anemia manifested by
malaise, fatigue, and activity intolerance. The nurse should plan to administer
an erythrocyte-stimulating agent, such as epoetin alfa, to a client who has
anemia.
ii. Furosemide: A client who has ESKD can develop pulmonary edema
manifested by restlessness, shortness of breath, crackles, and blood-tinged
sputum. The nurse should plan to administer a loop diuretic, such as
furosemide, to a client who has pulmonary edema.
iii. Captopril: A client who has ESKD often is hypertensive, which can
further damage renal function. The nurse should plan to administer an
antihypertensive medication, such as captopril, to a client who is hypertensive.
iv. Calcium carbonate: ANSHypocalcemia is a manifestation of ESKD and
an adverse effect of dialysis. Often occurring late in the dialysis session,
hypocalcemia can cause the client to experience muscle cramping and tingling
to extremities. The nurse should plan to administer a calcium supplement,
such as calcium carbonate, as a calcium replacement.
22.a nurse is planning care for a client who is undergoing brachytherapy via a sealed vaginal
implant to treat endometrial cancer. Which of the following actions should the nurse
include in the client’s plan of care?
a. Collect and place the client’s urine or feces in a biohazard bag
b. Limit the client’s ambulation to their own room
c. Wear a lead apron while providing care to the client
d. Limit each visitor to 1 hr per day.
i. Collect and place the client's urine or feces in a biohazard bag.
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ii. With sealed implants, the client's excretions are not radioactive. Standard
precautions require gloves when handling body fluids or waste, but there are
no special precautions required for this client's excreta.
iii. Limit the client's ambulation to their own room.
iv. Not only does the client require bedrest in a private room while the radiation
implant is in place, but the nurse must also discourage the client from any
excessive movements while in bed to prevent dislodging the implant.
v. Wear a lead apron while providing care to the client.
vi. MY ANSWER
vii. The nurse should wear a lead apron when providing direct care to provide
protection from the radiation source and not turn their back toward the client,
because the apron only shields the front of the body. The nurse should also
wear a dosimeter film badge to measure radiation exposure.
viii. Limit each visitor to 1 hr per day.: The nurse should limit each of the
client's visitors to 30 min per day and instruct them to remain at least 1.8 m (6
ft) from the client at all times.
23.A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of PRBCs to a client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
i. Remain with the client for the first 15 min of the infusion.: Y ANSWER
ii. The nurse should remain with the client for the first 15 to 30 min of the
infusion because hemolytic reactions usually occur during the infusion of the
first 50 mL of blood.
iii. Prime the blood administration IV tubing with lactated Ringer's solution.
iv. The nurse should use 0.9% sodium chloride when transfusing blood to prevent
clotting or hemolysis of the RBCs.
v. Verify the client's identity by using the client's room number prior to
starting the transfusion.
vi. The client's room number is not an acceptable client identifier. The nurse
should ensure that the name and number on the client's identification band
matches the name and identification number on the blood label. The client's
identification, the blood compatibility, and the expiration date of the blood
should be verified by two nurses.
vii. Infuse the unit of packed RBCs within 8 hr.: The nurse should transfuse
the packed RBCs within 2 to 4 hr based upon the client's age and
precautions require gloves when handling body fluids or waste, but there are
no special precautions required for this client's excreta.
iii. Limit the client's ambulation to their own room.
iv. Not only does the client require bedrest in a private room while the radiation
implant is in place, but the nurse must also discourage the client from any
excessive movements while in bed to prevent dislodging the implant.
v. Wear a lead apron while providing care to the client.
vi. MY ANSWER
vii. The nurse should wear a lead apron when providing direct care to provide
protection from the radiation source and not turn their back toward the client,
because the apron only shields the front of the body. The nurse should also
wear a dosimeter film badge to measure radiation exposure.
viii. Limit each visitor to 1 hr per day.: The nurse should limit each of the
client's visitors to 30 min per day and instruct them to remain at least 1.8 m (6
ft) from the client at all times.
23.A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of PRBCs to a client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
i. Remain with the client for the first 15 min of the infusion.: Y ANSWER
ii. The nurse should remain with the client for the first 15 to 30 min of the
infusion because hemolytic reactions usually occur during the infusion of the
first 50 mL of blood.
iii. Prime the blood administration IV tubing with lactated Ringer's solution.
iv. The nurse should use 0.9% sodium chloride when transfusing blood to prevent
clotting or hemolysis of the RBCs.
v. Verify the client's identity by using the client's room number prior to
starting the transfusion.
vi. The client's room number is not an acceptable client identifier. The nurse
should ensure that the name and number on the client's identification band
matches the name and identification number on the blood label. The client's
identification, the blood compatibility, and the expiration date of the blood
should be verified by two nurses.
vii. Infuse the unit of packed RBCs within 8 hr.: The nurse should transfuse
the packed RBCs within 2 to 4 hr based upon the client's age and
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cardiovascular status. Longer infusion times increase the risk for bacterial
contamination of the blood product.
26.a nurse is caring for a client who presents to a clinic for a 1-week follow-up visit after
hospitalization for heart failure. Based on the information in the client’s chart, which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
a.
Potassium 4.1 mEq/L : The client's potassium level of 4.1 mEq/L is within the
expected reference range.
b. Heart rate 55/min: The client's heart rate of 55/min is a decrease from the client's
baseline of 74/min, and it can indicate the development of digoxin toxicity. The
nurse should report this finding to the provider.
c. SaO2 92%: Y ANSWERThe nurse should ensure that the client's SaO2 level
remains at or above 90%. This finding is within the expected reference range.
d. Weight 67.1 kg (148 lb): The nurse should report a client's weight gain of 1.4 kg
(3 lb) in a day or 2.3 kg (5 lb) or more in a week.
27.A nurse is caring for a client who has a potassium level of 3 mEq/L/ Whichh of the
following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
a. Positive trousseaus sign
b. 4+ deep tendon reflexes
c. Deep respirations
d. Hypoactive bowel sounds
i. Positive Trousseau's sign: positive Trousseau's sign indicates altered calcium
levels.
ii. 4+ deep tendon reflexes: Deep tendon reflexes are used to monitor
magnesium levels.
iii. Deep respirations: Shallow respirations occur with hypokalemia due to
respiratory muscle weakness.
iv. hypoactive bowel sounds: Y ANSWERHypokalemia decreases smooth
muscle contraction in the gastrointestinal tract leading to decreased peristalsis.
28.A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who is postoperative following a
thyroidectomy with removal of the parathyroid glands. The nurse shouldinstruct the client
to include which of the following foods that has the greatest amount of calcium in her diet.
i.
12 almonds: Y ANSWERThe nurse should determine that almonds are the
best source of calcium to recommend because 12 almonds contain 36 mg of
calcium. Removal of the parathyroid glands, which regulate calcium in the
body, can result in hypocalcemia.
contamination of the blood product.
26.a nurse is caring for a client who presents to a clinic for a 1-week follow-up visit after
hospitalization for heart failure. Based on the information in the client’s chart, which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
a.
Potassium 4.1 mEq/L : The client's potassium level of 4.1 mEq/L is within the
expected reference range.
b. Heart rate 55/min: The client's heart rate of 55/min is a decrease from the client's
baseline of 74/min, and it can indicate the development of digoxin toxicity. The
nurse should report this finding to the provider.
c. SaO2 92%: Y ANSWERThe nurse should ensure that the client's SaO2 level
remains at or above 90%. This finding is within the expected reference range.
d. Weight 67.1 kg (148 lb): The nurse should report a client's weight gain of 1.4 kg
(3 lb) in a day or 2.3 kg (5 lb) or more in a week.
27.A nurse is caring for a client who has a potassium level of 3 mEq/L/ Whichh of the
following assessment findings should the nurse expect?
a. Positive trousseaus sign
b. 4+ deep tendon reflexes
c. Deep respirations
d. Hypoactive bowel sounds
i. Positive Trousseau's sign: positive Trousseau's sign indicates altered calcium
levels.
ii. 4+ deep tendon reflexes: Deep tendon reflexes are used to monitor
magnesium levels.
iii. Deep respirations: Shallow respirations occur with hypokalemia due to
respiratory muscle weakness.
iv. hypoactive bowel sounds: Y ANSWERHypokalemia decreases smooth
muscle contraction in the gastrointestinal tract leading to decreased peristalsis.
28.A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who is postoperative following a
thyroidectomy with removal of the parathyroid glands. The nurse shouldinstruct the client
to include which of the following foods that has the greatest amount of calcium in her diet.
i.
12 almonds: Y ANSWERThe nurse should determine that almonds are the
best source of calcium to recommend because 12 almonds contain 36 mg of
calcium. Removal of the parathyroid glands, which regulate calcium in the
body, can result in hypocalcemia.
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ii. One small banana: The nurse should recommend a different food because
there is another choice that contains more calcium. One small banana contains
5 mg of calcium.
iii. 1 tbsp peanut butter: The nurse should recommend a different food
because there is another choice that contains more calcium. One tbsp of
peanut butter contains 8 mg of calcium.
iv. 1/2 cup tomato juice: The nurse should recommend a different food
because there is another choice that contains more calcium. A half cup of
tomato juice contains 12 mg of calcium.
v.
29.A nurse in a community clinic is caring for a client who reports an increase in the
frequency of migraine headaches. To reduce the risk for migraine headaches, which of the
following foods should the nurse recommend the client avoid?
a. Shellfish
b. Aged cheese:
Aged cheese
30.MY ANSWER
i. Foods that contain tyramine, such as aged cheese and sausage, can trigger
migraine headaches.
b. Peppermint candy
c. Enriched pasta
31.A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who reports vomiting and
diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse
that the client is experiencing FVD?
a. HR 110/min
b. BP 138/90
c. Urine Specific Gravity 1.020
d. BUN 15 mg/dL
i.
Heart rate 110/min client who has a 3-day history of vomiting and
diarrhea is likely to have fluid volume deficit and an elevated heart rate.
ii. Blood pressure 138/90 mm Hg: A blood pressure of 138/90 mm Hg is
within the expected reference range. A client who has a 3-day history of
vomiting and diarrhea is likely to have fluid volume deficit and hypotension.
iii. Urine specific gravity 1.020: A urine specific gravity of 1.020 is within the
expected reference range. A client who has a 3-day history of vomiting and
diarrhea is likely to have fluid volume deficit, which is indicated by a urine
specific gravity greater than 1.030.
there is another choice that contains more calcium. One small banana contains
5 mg of calcium.
iii. 1 tbsp peanut butter: The nurse should recommend a different food
because there is another choice that contains more calcium. One tbsp of
peanut butter contains 8 mg of calcium.
iv. 1/2 cup tomato juice: The nurse should recommend a different food
because there is another choice that contains more calcium. A half cup of
tomato juice contains 12 mg of calcium.
v.
29.A nurse in a community clinic is caring for a client who reports an increase in the
frequency of migraine headaches. To reduce the risk for migraine headaches, which of the
following foods should the nurse recommend the client avoid?
a. Shellfish
b. Aged cheese:
Aged cheese
30.MY ANSWER
i. Foods that contain tyramine, such as aged cheese and sausage, can trigger
migraine headaches.
b. Peppermint candy
c. Enriched pasta
31.A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who reports vomiting and
diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse
that the client is experiencing FVD?
a. HR 110/min
b. BP 138/90
c. Urine Specific Gravity 1.020
d. BUN 15 mg/dL
i.
Heart rate 110/min client who has a 3-day history of vomiting and
diarrhea is likely to have fluid volume deficit and an elevated heart rate.
ii. Blood pressure 138/90 mm Hg: A blood pressure of 138/90 mm Hg is
within the expected reference range. A client who has a 3-day history of
vomiting and diarrhea is likely to have fluid volume deficit and hypotension.
iii. Urine specific gravity 1.020: A urine specific gravity of 1.020 is within the
expected reference range. A client who has a 3-day history of vomiting and
diarrhea is likely to have fluid volume deficit, which is indicated by a urine
specific gravity greater than 1.030.
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