Med surg proctored exam (ATI Exams)
A nurse is assisting with he care of a client following a left femoral cardiac angiography. Thee nurse should place
... [Show More] a sandbag on the client over which of the following areas? ------------ Correct Answer --------------- left groin
A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client who is postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 7/min. The arterial blood gas ABG values include:
pH 7.22
PaCO2 68 mm Hg
base excess -2
PaO2 78 mm Hg
oxygen saturation 80%
Bicarbonate 28 mEq/L. ------------ Correct Answer --------------- respiratory acidosis
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who has hepatitis A. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? ------------ Correct Answer --------------- I will abstain from sexual intercourse
A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is postoperative. After calling for assistance which of the following actions should the nurse take first? ------------ Correct Answer --------------- cover the clients wound with a moist sterile dressing
Based on a clients recent history a nurse suspects that a client is beginning menopause. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask the client to help confirm the client is experiencing manifestations of menopause? ------------ Correct Answer --------------- Do you sleep well at night
A nurse collecting data from a client who has manifestations of appendicitis. Where should the nurse palpate to monitor for pain at Mcburneys point? ------------ Correct Answer --------------- Mcburneys point is found between the naval and the anterior iliac crest (left lower)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about excercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? ------------ Correct Answer --------------- I should avoid injecting insulin into my thigh if I am going to go running
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a tracheostomy and has copies and tenacious secretions. Which of the following is an acceptable method for the nurse to use to thin the clients secretions? ------------ Correct Answer --------------- provide humidified oxygen [Show Less]