ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 III Proctored Exam Practice Questions

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• Give the dosimeter badge to the oncoming nurse at the end of the shift.
• Limit family member visits to 30 min per day.
• Remove soiled linens from the room after each change.
• Apply a second pair of gloves before touching the client's implant if it dislodges.

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• Opioid analgesic
• Anticonvulsant
• Diuretic
• Antithrombotic

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• Remind the client of the importance of medication adherence.
• Tell the client to avoid places where there are large crowds of people.
• Initiate a referral for the client to a home health agency.
• Instruct the client to avoid eating raw vegetables.

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• "I will insert the needle at a 15-degree angle."
• "I will store prefilled syringes in the refrigerator with the needle pointed downward."
• "I will shake the NPH vial vigorously before drawing up the insulin."
• "I will draw up the regular insulin into the syringe first."

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• Change the transparent membrane dressing daily.
• Access the catheter using a non-coring needle.
• Maintain a continuous IV infusion through the PICC line.
• Flush the catheter with a 0.9% sodium chloride solution after each use.

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• Elevation in blood pressure
• Adventitious breath sounds
• Respiratory rate of 24/min
• Weight loss of 1.8 kg (4 lb) in the past 24 hr

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• Check pressure points every 12 hr.
• Provide the client with a trapeze bar.
• Remove the weights before changing the client's bedlinens.
• Instruct the client to use their elbows to reposition.

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• "I understand that the dietary choices can seem overwhelming."
• "I can assist you with making a list of foods you like for the dietitian."
• "The dietitian will provide you with the best food choices to manage your diabetes."
• "Managing your diabetes will require you to make accommodations."

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• Perforation of the eardrum
• Born with a high birth weight
• Frequent exposure to low-volume noise
• Chronic infections of the middle ear
• Use of a loop diuretic

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• Kussmaul respirations
• Increased urine output
• Cool, clammy skin
• Acetone breath

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• "Do you feel any burning sensations in your throat?"
• "Do you feel life you have food stuck at the base of your throat?"
• "Do you have any feelings of fullness in the neck?"
• "Do you have any problems with pain while swallowing?"

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• Administer prescribed corticosteroids.
• Slow infusion rate and contact the provider.
• Change infusion to lactated Ringer's and maintain rate.
• Lower the head of the bed to semi-Fowler's.

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• Monitor the client's vital signs once every hour.
• Elevate the head of the client's bed to a 45° angle.
• Restrict the client's fluid intake.
• Instruct the client not to bend the affected leg.

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• Intrinsic factor
• Creatinine kinase
• Uric acid
• Chloride level

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• "Provide the client with structured activities to fill their time."
• "Keep the client's room dark at night to promote sleep."
• "Display a monthly calendar in the client's room."
• "Provide plenty of stimulation in the client's room."
• None
• None

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• Raise the drainage system to the client's chest level.
• Clamp the tubing to check for air leaks.
• Empty the collection chamber.
• Gently squeeze the tubing to remove excess drainage.

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• The client advances the weaker leg forward to the cane.
• The client holds the cane with their left hand.
• The client takes a step with their right foot first.
• The client moves the cane 2 feet ahead.

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• Increased temperature
• Lethargy
• Decreased heart rate
• Hypotension

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• A client who has occasional urinary incontinence
• A client who has inadequate nutrition
• A client who has moderate Alzheimer's disease
• A client who is paraplegic