ATI Capstone Med Surg Exam With Complete Solution Latest Version

ATI Capstone Med Surg Exam With Complete Solution Latest Version ATI Capstone Med Surg Exam A nrse is reviewing the ABG results of a patient who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. what would the nrse expect to see A pt is experiencing SOB, fatigue, JVD, the nrse auscultates a third heart sound (S3), what should the nrse anticipate as the cause of these s/s A nrse is administering potassium chloride elixer 40mEq divided into 2 equal doses every 12 hours, available is 6.7 mEq/5mL. how many mL should the nrse administer per dose? A nrse is caring for a pt in the ED who was just admitted with chest pain, possible acute coronary syndrome. what should the nrse do first? https://www.stuvia.com/doc/1491627/ati-capstone-med-surg-exam-withcomplete-solution-latest-version A nrse is caring for pt who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia with a pulse, the RRT is at the bedside. what electrical intervention should be used to correct this dysrhythmia? A nrse is caring for an adult pt who is experiencing delayed wound healing, which of the following interventions should the nrse take? A nrse is teaching a patient who has pre-dialysis ESKD about diet, what should be included? A nrse is caring for a patient who has T1DM, the nrse misread the patient's morning BG level as 210mg/dL, instead of 120mg/dL and administered the insulin dose appropriate for a reading over 200mg/dL before the patient's breakfast, what action is the nrse's priority? A nrse is planning care for a pt who has a new diagnosis of DI, which of the following interventions should the nrse include in the plan of care? A nrse is caring for a pt admitted with wheezing and coughing due to an allergic reaction to a newly prescribed medication, what medication should be administered first? A nrse is caring for a female patient in the ED who reports SOB and pain in the lung area, she states that she started taking BC pills 3 weeks ago and that she smokes, her heart rate is 110/min, RR 40/min, and BP 140/80, her ABGs are pH 7.50, PaCO2 29, PaO2 60, HCO3 20, SaO2 86%, what is the priority of nursing interventions A nrse is caring for a pt following repair of a fracture, what finding should alert the nrse that the pt is experiencing compartment syndrome? A nrse is administering a tap water enema to a pt who is constipated, during the administration of the enema, the patient states he is having abdominal cramps, what action should the nrse take to relieve the patient's comfort A pt is diagnosed with left homonymous hemianopsia following a stroke, what action should the nrse take? A nrse is caring for a pt who is at risk for shock, what finding is the earliest indicator that this

complication is developing? A nrse is assessing a patient who has hypokalemia as a result of n/v, and diarrhea, what finding should the nrse expect A nrse is providing teaching for a patient who has experienced an acute episode of gastritis, what instruction should the nrse include in the teaching? A nrse at an outpt surgery center is providing discharge teaching to a pt an his spouse following surgical removal of a cataract, what should the nrse include? A nrse is assessing a pt who has a puncture wound on his foot, what is a manifestation of acute osteomylitis? A nrse is monitoring a pt who had a cerebral aneurysm rupture, what finding should the nrse identify as a manifestation of increased intracranial pressure when caring for a pt with a chest tube the nrse notes continuous bubbling in the chest tube water seal chamber, what does this indicate A nrse is an ED is caring for a patient who had a seizure and became unresponsive after stating she had a sudden, severe headache, and vomiting, the pts vital signs are As follows: BP 198/110, pulse of 82/min, RR of 24m/min, temp of 100.8F, what neuro disorders should the nrse suspect A nrse is caring for a pt who is 2hr postoperative following a TURP, what assessment should be an indication of a postoperative complication A nrse is caring for a pt who has HIV, what following lab values is the nrse's priority A nrse is teaching a pt who has GERD about managing his illness, what recommendations should the nrse include in the teaching A nrse is a provider's office is reviewing the laboratory results of a patient who takes furosemide for hypertension, the nrse notes that the potassium level is 3.3, the nrse should monitor for the complication of A nrse is caring for a pt with who has hepatitis A, the pt asks the nrse how he might have contracted virus, which of the following a question the nrse should ask the patient? A nrse is preparing a pt for a radiation treatment who is postop following a mastectomy, the nrse should inform the pt to expect what adverse effect from the treatment? A nrse is in a burn tx center is caring for a patient who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is scheduled for an escharotomy, the patient's spouse asks the nrse what the procedure entails, which of the following statements made by the nrse is appropriate A nrse is assessing a pt who has a herniated lumbar disc, what finding would the nrse expect A nrse is assessing a pt who has a history of migraine headaches with aura and reports feeling a "migraine coming on", the nrse should expect the pt to report what manifestation A nrse is teaching a pt who has a new diagnosis of MS about visual changes she might experience as the disease progresses, what would she include? A nrse is teaching a pt who has asthma about using a peak flow meter, when a yellow zone meter reading appears, the nrse

should instruct the pt to take which of the following actions A nrse is assessing a pt who has Addison's disease, what manifestation would indicate they are experiencing the crisis A nrse is caring for pt who has acute gastritis and is NPO, the pt has a new prescription to resume oral intake, what item should the nrse offer the pt A nrse is providing education to a pt who is scheduled for a barium swallow, what statement indicates understanding of the teaching? A nrse is caring for pt who is undergoing a liver biopsy, what instruction should the nrse provide to the pt following the procedure A nrse is teaching a pt who has a hiatal hernia about dietary selections to maintain lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure, what choice by the pt indicates understanding (avoid fried, fatty, peppermint, caffeine, tomatoes, citrus fruits, and alcohol) A nrse is reviewing the lab results of a pt who has unstable angina and has been receiving heparin via continuous IV infusion for the past 5 days, what lab values should the nrse identify as an indication that the pt has developed HIT A nrse is teaching a pt who has a new diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease, what statement should the nrse include in the teaching A nrse is obtaining the health history of a young adult male patient, what information should indicate to the nrse that the pt is at high risk for developing testicular cancer A nrse is instructing a pt's caregiver on how to position the patient before administering tube feedings in the home, which demonstrates understanding? A triage nrse finds a school-age child lying in the road following a school bus crash with multiple causalities, the child has a respiratory rate of 10/min, strong distal pulses, and groans to painful stimuli, what action should the nrse take A nrse is caring for a patient who has renal failure, what ABG result would the nrse expect A nrse is caring for pt who has a cerebellar tumor, what action is the nrse's priority A nrse is assessing a pt who has a spinal cord injury, what finding indicates the patient might be experiencing neurogenic shock A nrse is caring for a pt who has renal caliculi, what prescription by the provider is the priority action for the nrse to take A nrse is caring for a pt who is immediately postoperative following a pheochromocytoma removal, what action is priority A nrse is assessing a female pt who reports severe joint pain, the nrse should identify which of the following factors places the pt at risk for gout A nrse is caring for a pt who has a cervical spinal cord injury, what interventions should the nrse include in the plan of care to prevent autonomic dysreflexia A nrse is caring for an adult patient who asks about vaccinations against communicable diseases, the nrse should inform the patient that which of the following vaccines are available A nrse is providing discharge instructions to a pt following a cataract surgery, the nrse should advise the pt that he can perform

what activities A nrse is teaching a pt who has angina pectoris about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets, what statements should indicate to the nrse that the pt understands the teaching A nrse is discussing risk factors for hep A with a newly licensed nrse, what patient would the nrse identify as an increased risk for hep A A nrse is providing discharge teaching to a pt who had a colposcopy with cervical biopsy, what instruction should the nrse provide A nrse is caring for a pt who has a history of tonic clonic seizures, what precuation should the nrse take? A nrse is caring for a pt who is postop and reports frequent leakage of small amounts of urine, the nrse notes that the patient's bladder is palpable upon examination, the nrse should identify these findings as what form of incontinence A nrse is assessing a pt who has a tension pneumothorax following blunt chest trauma, what should the nrse expect A nrse is providing instructions to a newly licensed nrse about NG intubation for a pt who is postop following a colectomy, what statement should the nrse include A nrse is caring for a patient who had surgery 2 days ago and reports incisional pain, which of the following actions should the nrse take first? A nrse in a provider's office is caring for a patient who has several moist, red, itchy skin lesions. to confirm that these lesions are fungal in origin, which of the following diagnostic tests should the nrse anticipate that the provider will prescribe A nrse is assessing a pt who is postop following an abdominal aortic aneurysm resection, what finding should the nrse report to the provider?

A nrse is assessing a pt who has DKA, what finding would the nrse expect? A nrse is assessing a pt who is postop following a kidney transplant, what finding indicates the patient is experiencing a transplant rejection A nrse is assessing a pt who has GB syndrome, what should the nrse report to the provider immediately A nrse is reviewing lab reports for a pt who is taking NSAIs for RA, what results should the nrse recognize as a possible adverse effects of NSAID therapy A nrse is teaching strategies to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome to a group of office workers, what instructions should the nrse include A nrse is providing education regarding the prevention of UTIs to a patient who has a history of cystitis, what statements by the patient indicates that the teaching has been effective A nrse is providing discharge teaching to a pt who is postop following a total hip arthroplasty, what statement by the pt indicates an understanding of the teaching A nrse is assessing a pt following a hypophysectomy, what finding indicates the patient may be developing DI A nrse is caring for a pt who has a history of peripheral vascular disease, what should alert the nrse to an increased risk of DVT? A nrse is caring for a pt who has a permanent pacemaker with a ventricular demand setting of 70, which of

the following findings should alert the nrse to a pacemaker malfunction A nrse is providing teaching to a pt who has a new onset of genital herpes, what statement should the nrse include in the teaching A nrse is caring for pt who is postop following a total laryngectomy with radical neck dissection the nrse notes that the patient is restless with a respiratory rate of 26/min and audible gurglin, what is a priority action by the nrse A nrse is assessing a pt who has right lower lobe pneumonia, what finding should the nrse expect? A nrse is caring for a pt who is using a ventilator when the low-pressure ventilator alarm sounds, what actions should the nrse take? A nrse is reviewing lab values for a patient who has Cushing's disease, what values should the nrse expect A nrse is caring for a pt who is postop following a below-the-knee amputation, what interventions should the nrse include A nrse is providing teaching to a pt who had a bone marrow biopsy taken from her iliac crest, what information should the nrse include in the teaching A nrse is providing discharge instructions to a pt who has GERD, what statements by the pt demonstrates an understanding of the teaching? A nrse is caring for a pt who is hyperventilating and whose ABG results are pH 7.5, PaCO2 29, HCO3 25, based on this information the nrse should recognize that the patient has what imbalance A nrse is assessing a pt who has a new diagnosis of acute glomerulonephritis, what finding should the nrse expect A nrse is caring for a pt who has acute pancreatitis, what intervention should the nrse include in the patient's plan of care A nrse is caring for a pt who has mild dehydration, the pt has a peripheral IV and is prescribed 0.9% sodium chloride 1,000mL with 40 mEq potassium chloride to infuse in 1 hour, what action should the nrse take first A nrse is teaching a group of APs about caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease, what info should the nrse include A nrse is providing teaching to a pt who has acute leukemia and received chemo 5 days ago, what instruction should the nrse include in the teaching A nrse is caring for a pt who is at high risk for iron deficiency anemia, what foods should the nrse instruct the patient to increase in her diet A nrse is planning care for a pt who has Meniere's disease and is experiencing episodes of vertigo, what intervention should the nrse include in the plan A nrse is providing discharge instructions to a pt who has a new AV fistula to the right forearm for hemodialysis, https://www.stuvia.com/doc/1491627/ati-capstone-med-surg-exam-withcomplete-solution-latest-version

what statement should the nrse include A nrse is providing discharge teaching to a pt who has multiple sclerosis, what instruction should the nrse include in the teaching A nrse is providing discharge teaching to a pt who has heart failure and a prescription for furosemide 20 mg PO two times a day, what instruction should the nrse include in the teaching A nrse is providing discharge instructions to a pt who is to perform dressing changes to an incision at home, what statements by the pt indicates an understanding of the teaching A home health nrse is caring for a pt who has COPD and is on home oxygen at 2L/min via nasal cannula, the pt tells the nrse that she is experiencing difficulty breathing, what action should the nrse take first A nrse is caring for a pt who has right sided pneumothorax, following chest tube insertion what finding indicates that the chest drainage system is functioning correctly A nrse is providing discharge teaching to a pt who has SLE, which of the following instructions should the nrse include A nrse is teaching a pt about weight loss promotion following a laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedure, what statement by the pt indicates an understanding of the teaching A nrse is admitting a pt who has suspected appendicitis, what finding should the nrse report immediately A nrse is preparing a pt who has hyperthermia for admission to a facility, which of the following room assignments should the nrse make for this patient A nrse is providing teaching to a pt who reports a possible exposure to HIV, what finding would the nrse say is an early manifestation of the infection A nrse is providing teaching a patient who is scheduled for EEG, what statement by the pt indicates an understanding of the teaching A nrse is providing dietary teaching to a pt who has chronic cholecystitis, what diet should the nrse recommend A nrse is providing discharge teaching to a pt who is postop following a mitral valve replacement, what instruction should the nrse include in the teaching A nrse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nrse about caring for a pt who is receiving a sealed radioactive implant, what information should the nrse include in the teaching A nrse in a rural community center is providing education to patients about first aid interventions for snake bites, what should the nrse include A nrse is providing teaching to a pt who is scheduled for exercise electrocardiography, what statements by the pt indicate understanding A nrse is caring for a pt who has a new diagnosis of TB, what precaution should the nrse initiate to prevent transmission of the disease A nrse is providing teaching to a pt who is scheduled for electromyography (EMG), the nrse should include what info in the teaching A nrse is reviewing the med record of a pt who has unstable angina, what finding shoul dthe nrse

report to the provider A nrse is providing teaching to a pt who is newly diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, what statement should indicate to the nrse that the pt understands the teaching A nrse is assessing a pt who has a heart rate of 40/min, the pt is diaphoretic and has chest pain, what medication should the nrse plan to administer A nrse is caringfor a pt who is scheduled to undergo bone marrow harvesting, the nrse should instruct the pt that the harvesting will occur in which of the following situations A nrse is caring for a pt who has a closed head injury, what following finding indicates the need for immediate intervention A nrse is providing discharge instructions to a pt who has a peptic ulcer, what dietary modification should the nrse include A nrse is caring for a pt who has SIADH, and is receiving 3% sodium chloride via continuous IV, what lab findings should the nrse identify as an indication the SIADH is resolving A nrse is providing teaching to a pt who has contact dermatitis on her face and neck, what statement by the pt indicates an understanding of the teaching A nrse is providing discharge instructions for a pt who is starting to take carbidopa/levodopa to treat PD, what instruction should the nrse include in the teaching A nrse in an ICU is caring for a patient who has a PE, what action should the nrse take first A nrse is reviewing the r/f of osteoporosis with a group of pts, the nrse should instruct which of the following increases the risk of developing osteoporosis A nrse is teaching a pt about using a CPAP, to treat obstructive sleep apnea, what should the nrse include in teaching A nrse is assessing a pt who has a sodium level of 122, what findings should the nrse expect A nrse is assessing a pt who has meningitis, the nrse should identify which of the following findings as a positive Kernig's sign A nrse in an emergency department is caring for a pt who has sustained multiple injuries, the nrse observes the pt's thorax moving inward during inspiration and outward during expiration, the nrse should suspect which of the following injuries A nrse is teaching a pt who has osteoarthritis and is scheduled for a left hip arthroplasty, the nrse should explain that which of the following is the purpose of the procedure A nrse is caring for apt who is postop following a bronchoscopy, what actions are the nrses priority A nrse is caring for a patient who had an intravenous pyelogram (IVP) which of the following interventions should the nrse implement A nrse is teaching a pt about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer, what statement should the nrse include in the teaching A nrse is teaching a patient who has hypertension about dietary modifications to help control BP, what food choices should the nrse recommend A nrse is teaching a pt who has type 1 DM about hypoglycemia, what statement by the

pt indicates an understanding of the teaching A nrse is planning care for a patient who has acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis, what interventions should the nrse include in the pt's plan of care

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