PN ATI Capstone Adult Medical-Surgical 1 Quiz

Question 1 of 5

A nurse at a provider's office is interviewing a client who has multiple sclerosis and has been taking dantrolene for several months. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?

A. "I don't have muscle spasms as frequently." B. "I haven't gotten any colds, even though it is flu season." C. "I feel like my nerve pain has improved." D. "It is easier to urinate now."

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a group of postoperative clients. Which of the following interventions should the nurse identify as the priority?

A. Administer IV pain medication to a client who reports pain as a 6 on a scale of 0 to 10 B. Administer oxygen to a client who has an oxygen saturation of 91% C. Instruct a client who is 1 hr postoperative about coughing and deep breathing exercises D. Initiate an infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride for a client who has just had abdominal surgery

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who has a sodium level of 122 mEq/L. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Decreased deep tendon reflexes B. Positive Trousseau's sign C. Hypoactive bowel sounds D. Sticky mucous membranes

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client about fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) for the screening of colorectal cancer. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. "Your provider will use stool samples from your bowel movement to perform the test." B. "Your provider will prescribe a stimulant laxative prior to the procedure to cleanse the bowel." C. "You should begin biennial fecal occult blood testing for colorectal cancer screening at 50 years old." D. "You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing."

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). For which of the following findings should the nurse notify the provider?

A. The dressing was changed 7 days ago B. The circumference of the client's upper arm has increased by 10% C. The catheter has not been used in 8 hours D. The catheter has been flushed with 10 mL of sterile saline after medication use

PN ATI Capstone Adult Medical-Surgical 1 Quiz

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