ATI Med-Surg Proctored Exam Review complete latest update 2024
Respiratory Alkalosis
... [Show More] S/S 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? 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? 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? This type of insulin should be given at the same time everyday. (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? "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? 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? 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? 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? 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? 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? Limit contact with large groups of people
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