ATI Med Surg Exam (Adult Health 2) Proctored Exam

A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Which of the following should the nurse report immediately to the provider?

A client with respiratory failure has a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/min and an oxygen saturation (SpO2) of 88%. The client is increasingly lethargic. Which intervention will the nurse anticipate?

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During change-of-shift report on a medical unit, a client admitted with aspiration pneumonia and respiratory distress has become increasingly agitated. Which action should the nurse take first?

The client with chronic renal failure has a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 40 mL/min/1.73 m², as measured by a 24-hour creatinine clearance. What is the nurse's interpretation of this findin

The emergency room nurse is assigned the following clients at the beginning of their shift. Which client does the nurse see first?

The nurse receives change-of-shift report on the following four clients in a burn unit. Which client should the nurse assess first?

While developing a care plan for a client with full thickness burns, the nurse determines an appropriate goal is to maintain alignment of joints. The goal is to prevent which of the following complica

The first priority for a nurse caring for a client with a tracheostomy is:

A nurse is assessing a client with suspected hypovolemic shock following trauma. Which clinical finding is most indicative of this condition?

A client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is admitted to the ICU. The nurse notes a fruity breath odor and rapid, deep respirations. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is caring for a client with a traumatic brain injury in the ICU. The client’s intracranial pressure (ICP) is 22 mm Hg. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis in the ICU. The client develops sudden dyspnea and oxygen saturation of 85%. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

A client in the emergency department presents with chest pain, diaphoresis, and ST-segment elevation on ECG. Which condition should the nurse suspect?

A nurse is caring for a client with septic shock. The client’s blood pressure is 80/50 mm Hg, and lactate levels are elevated. Which intervention is the nurse’s priority?

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with acute exacerbation and respiratory distress. Which finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

A nurse is caring for a client in the ICU with suspected cardiogenic shock following a myocardial infarction. The client has a blood pressure of 85/50 mm Hg and cool, clammy skin. Which intervention s

A client with cirrhosis is admitted with hematemesis and tachycardia. The nurse suspects variceal bleeding. Which action should the nurse take first?

This is an extra credit question: A nurse is caring for a client receiving hemodialysis. Exhibits A nurse is for a client who has received hemodialysis. Which of the following assessment findings requ

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. Exhibits When assessing a client with suspected ventilatory failure, potential indicators include dropdown, dropdown, and dropdown