ATI MED SURGE EXAM CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ATI MED SURGE EXAM

 CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A nurse is caring for a client who is 24 hr postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Maintain abduction of the affected extremity.

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled for a bronchoscopy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

"You will not be able to eat or drink after the procedure until you are able to cough."

A nurse is assessing a client's understanding of a surgical procedure prior to witnessing their signature on the informed consent form. The nurse determines that the client does not understand what the procedure will involve. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Contact the provider who will be performing the procedure.

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has COPD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

"Consume a diet that is high in calories."

The nurse should instruct the client to avoid foods that are gas forming, such as cauliflower and cabbage. These foods can increase the client's abdominal discomfort.

"Select desserts such as angel-food cake."

A nurse is monitoring a client who has a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of Cushing's triad?

Increase in blood pressure from 130/80 mm Hg to 180/100 mm Hg

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I am aware that my diabetes is caused by an autoimmune disorder."

A nurse is caring for a client who has a small bowel obstruction and an NG tube in place. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Maintain low intermittent suction.

A nurse is assessing a client who has a chest tube connected to a closed water-seal drainage system. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?