NGN ATI RN MEDICAL SURGICAL 2024
PROCTORED EXAM/NGN ATI RN MED SURG 2024
PROCTORED EXAM 90 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS AND RATIONALE
/A+
... [Show More] GRADE ASSURED
A nurse is assessing a client while suctioning the
client's tracheostomy tube. Which of the following
findings should indicate to the nurse the client is
experiencing hypoxia?
- The client starts to cough
- The client's heart rate increases
- The client is diaphoretic
- The client's blood pressure decreases -
...ANSWER...- The client's heart rate increases
RATIONALE: Hypoxia related to suctioning can cause
the client's heart rate to increase. If this occurs, the
nurse should discontinue the suctioning and manually
oxygenate the client with 100% oxygen. The nurse
should instruct the client to take 3 or 4 deep breaths
prior to suctioning to reduce the risk for hypoxia.
A nurse is providing follow-up care for a client who
sustained a compound fracture 3 weeks ago. The
nurse should recognize that an expected finding for
which of the following laboratory values is a
NGN ATI RN MEDICAL SURGICAL 2024
PROCTORED EXAM/NGN ATI RN MED SURG 2024
PROCTORED EXAM 90 QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS AND RATIONALE
/A+ GRADE ASSURED
manifestation of osteomyelitis and should be reported
to the provider?
- Sedimentation rate
- Hematocrit
- Calcium
- Acid phosphatase - ...ANSWER...- Sedimentation rate
RATIONALE: An increased sedimentation rate occurs
when a client has any type of inflammatory process,
such as osteomyelitis.
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has
type 2 diabetes mellitus and a new prescription for
metformin. Which of the following statements by the
client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
- "I will monitor my blood sugar carefully because the
medication increases the secretion of insulin."
- "I should take this medication with a meal."
- "I can expect to gain weight while taking this
medication."
- "While taking this medication, I will experience
flushing of my skin." - ...ANSWER...- "I should take this
medication with a meal."
RATIONALE: The client should take metformin with or
immediately following meals to improve absorption
and to minimize GI distress.
A nurse is performing a dressing change for a client
who is recovering from a hemicolectomy. When
removing the dressing, the nurse notes that a large
part of the bowel is protruding through the abdomen.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
- Place the client in a supine position
- Measure vital signs
- Cover the wound with a sterile, saline-moistened [Show Less]