ATI CAPSTONE MEDSURG ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED (2024, UPDATED).
1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive
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(CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching?
It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing cycle
2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart transplant. Which
of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
(SIADH) and is receiving 3 % sodium chloride via continuous IV. Which of the
following laboratory finding should the nurse identify as an indication that the SIADH
is resolving?
Urine specific gravity 1.020
4. A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the screening of
colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing
5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the following medications
should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe as an anesthetic for the
procedure?
Propofol
6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the
following interventions should the nurse include in the clients plan? Select all that
apply.
Monitor blood glucose levels Maintain
NPO status until pain-free Manage acute
pain
7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary modifications to help
control blood pressure. Which of the following food choices should the nurse
recommend as the client to include in their diet?
3 oz of chicken breast
8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina. Which of
the findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Breath Sounds
9. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD. Which of
the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the
teaching?
I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.
10.A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple sclerosis and has
been taking dantrolone for several months. Which of the following client statements
should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
I don’t have muscle spasms as frequently. [Show Less]