ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Proctored Exam Practice Questions - Set 50

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• Mark the edges of steps.
• Use low-wattage light bulbs.
• Place throw rugs over electrical cords.
• Leave doors slightly ajar.

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• Warm the insulin vial to dissolve any crystals that develop.
• Keep unopened insulin vials in the freezer.
• Store opened insulin vials at room temperature for up to 4 weeks.
• Plan to eat a snack 6 hr after insulin administration.

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• Change the dressing on the tracheostomy site.
• Suction the tracheostomy tube.
• Auscultate the client's lungs.
• Clean the inner cannula.

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• "I will have hot, dry, and flushed skin if I am having a heart attack."
• "I will wait 30 minutes before taking action if I have heartburn."
• "I will notify emergency response if I have sudden jaw pain."
• "I will take four nitroglycerin sublingual tablets if I have chest pain."

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• Unscrew the pins to cleanse the pin sites.
• Remove the weights while turning the client in bed.
• Loosen the rope knots holding the weights for 30 min if the client reports pain.
• Ensure that there is at least 4.5 kg (10 lb) of weight applied to the client's traction.

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• A padded tongue blade
• Anticonvulsant medication
• A nasogastric tube
• A suction machine

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• Store the medication in the refrigerator.
• Take the medication at mealtime.
• Drink grapefruit juice with the medication.
• Swallow the medication whole.

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• Eat lighter, low-calorie foods first.
• Limit fluid intake during meals.
• Eliminate dairy products.
• Consume three regular meals daily.

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• Glaucoma
• Asthma
• Migraine headaches
• Irritable bowel syndrome

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• Discourage drinking with a straw.
• Recommend consumption of cold items.
• Provide an alcohol-based mouthwash.
• Minimize the use of gravies and sauces.

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• Take the medication right before eating breakfast.
• Chew the tablets thoroughly.
• Drink milk with the medication.
• Sit upright for 30 to 60 min after taking the medication.

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• "Knee-high stockings can be rolled down slightly to provide comfort."
• "I should flex my toes when applying the stockings."
• "The thigh-high stockings should reach just above the gluteal folds."
• "I should reapply the stockings before I get out of bed."

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• Orthopneic
• Knee-chest
• Trendelenburg
• Prone

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• "You may drink full liquids until 6 hours before the procedure."
• "You will lie on your right side for the procedure."
• "You should warm the liquid bowel preparation before drinking it."
• "You will be moderately sedated during the procedure."