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ATI medical surgical nursing final proctored exam Practice Questions

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Question 1 of 14Single-Select Multiple Choice

A 65-year-old patient with a history of osteoarthritis reports increased pain and stiffness in the knees, particularly in the morning and after prolonged inactivity. Which intervention is most appropriate to recommend to this patient to help alleviate these symptoms?

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Question 2 of 14Single-Select Multiple Choice

A 38-year-old construction worker reports hand weakness and difficulty gripping tools. Examination reveals atrophy of the thenar eminence and decreased sensation in the thumb, index, and middle fingers. What diagnostic test would most likely confirm the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome?

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Question 3 of 14Single-Select Multiple Choice

A 23-year-old patient is diagnosed with myoclonic seizures. Which of the following characteristics is most indicative of this type of seizure?

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Question 4 of 14Multiple-Select / Select All That Apply (SATA)

A nurse is reviewing the potential complications associated with peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as possible complications of PUD?
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Question 5 of 14Single-Select Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a patient who has just experienced a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform first after ensuring the patient's safety?

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Question 6 of 14Multiple-Select / Select All That Apply (SATA)

A nurse is assessing a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse anticipate?
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Question 7 of 14Single-Select Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing a client who has diarrhea. Which of the following findings is a manifestation of hypokalemia?

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Question 8 of 14Multiple-Select / Select All That Apply (SATA)

A patient with COPD is receiving oxygen therapy. Which considerations are important to ensure safe and effective oxygen administration for this patient?
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Question 9 of 14Single-Select Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has long-term symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the educational materials?

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Question 10 of 14Calculation / Fill-in-the-Blank (Numeric)

A 65-year-old adult patient weighing 80 kg is prescribed a continuous heparin infusion. The order is for 18 units/kg/hour. The pharmacy supplies heparin in a concentration of 25,000 units/500 mL. Determine the total units of heparin the patient should receive per hour.

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Question 11 of 14Single-Select Multiple Choice

A 30-year-old female patient presents with symptoms of dysuria, urgency, and frequency. A urinalysis is performed. Which of the following findings would most likely confirm a diagnosis of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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Question 12 of 14Single-Select Multiple Choice

A patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus is admitted to the emergency department with deep, rapid breathing, abdominal pain, and confusion. Which of the following laboratory findings would most likely confirm a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)?

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Question 13 of 14Multiple-Select / Select All That Apply (SATA)

A nurse is caring for a patient receiving enteral nutrition through a nasogastric tube. Which interventions should the nurse implement to ensure safe and effective enteral feeding?
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Question 14 of 14Multiple-Select / Select All That Apply (SATA)

A 68-year-old male patient is presenting with urinary incontinence. Which characteristics are commonly associated with overflow incontinence and functional incontinence?
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