ATI Med-Surg Proctored Exam Review A+RATED Solution 2024 UPDATE
Respiratory Alkalosis S/S - CORRECT ANS -
... [Show More] lethargy
lightheadedness
confusion
tachycardia
dysrhythmias related to hypokalemia
nausea
vomiting
epigastric pain
numbness and tingling of the extremities
hyperventilation (tachypnea)
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult client who is at risk for Osteoporosis. Which intervention should the nurse include to prevent bone loss? - CORRECT ANS - Encourage weight bearing exercises (such as walking because it can help maintain bone mass by reducing bone demineralization, thus helping to prevent osteoporosis.)
A nurse is caring for a client who has meningococal pneumonia. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse use? - CORRECT ANS - Mask (this disease requires droplet precautions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking insulin Glargine. What information should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANS - This type of insulin should be given at the same time every day. (It is released over a 24hr period)
A home health nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about preventing complications of peripheral vascular disease. What statement by the client indicates that they are adhering to the nurse's instructions? - CORRECT ANS - "I don't cross my legs anymore".
A nurse is caring for a client who has a methicillin-resistant Staphlococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in a surgical wound. What information should the nurse plan to share with visitors? - CORRECT ANS - Visitors must don a gown & gloves prior to entering the client's room.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has heart failure and a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. What should the client report to the provider? - CORRECT ANS - Onset of nausea
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has hearing loss. What action should the nurse take when communicating with the client? - CORRECT ANS - Rephrase client instructions when not understood.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day post-operative following a hip arthroplasty. The client is exhibiting hypotension, tachycardia, & tacky-nearly. The nurse should recognize these findings as what complication? - CORRECT ANS - Pulmonary Embolism
A nurse is monitoring a client who recently had a cast placed on the right lower extremity for a bone fracture. What finding should the nurse recognize as abnormal? - CORRECT ANS - Lack of sensation between the first and second toes
A nurse reinforcing teaching with a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and is to begin taking methylprednisolone orally. What should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANS - Limit contact with large groups of people [Show Less]