Ati Med Surg Fresno City College Final Proctored Exam

Which of the following conditions is most commonly associated with Kussmaul respirations?

A nurse is caring for a client who has progressing chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which of the following laboratory results would the nurse expect to find in the client's electronic health record?

The nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a history of asthma. The nurse reviews the provider's orders and recognizes that clarification is needed for which of the following medicatio

A nurse is caring for a client who has just completed a hemodialysis session. Which of the following assessment findings requires follow-up?

A patient has just completed radiation therapy for breast cancer. During a follow-up appointment, which patient statement would indicate a need for further education regarding skin care?

A nurse is planning a menu for a client who has folic acid deficiency anemia. Which of the following foods should the nurse include as high in folate?

A patient with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is prescribed Carafate (sucralfate). What is the primary action of this medication in managing PUD?

A patient with a suspected gastrointestinal bleed is admitted to the emergency department. The patient presents with hypotension, tachycardia, and black tarry stools, which initial intervention should

The nurse caring for a client in ICU diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome should prioritize monitoring for which potential complication?

A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has congestive heart failure. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse that the teaching was effective?

A nurse is assessing a client who has mitral valve stenosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is caring for a client who has a suspected diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. The provider prescribes a Tensilon test. Which of the following findings indicates a positive test?

A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The client tells the nurse. "I can feel the congestion in my lungs, and I certainly cough a lot, but I can't seem t

A 32-year-old client comes to the clinic with complaints of fatigue, muscle aches, and a rash on the thigh. The nurse observes a circular, red lesion with central clearing, resembling a bull's-eye. Th

A nurse is assessing a client who has bradycardia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is teaching a client who has acute kidney injury about the oliguric phase. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

A nurse is assessing a client who has infective endocarditis. Which of the following findings should be the priority for the nurse to report to the provider?

A nurse is assessing a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Which of the following findings is most commonly associated with pleural effusion during a respiratory assessment?

A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is being managed with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). During a follow-up visit, the patient reports new onset diarrhea and abdominal pain. What is

A 20-year-old male presents to the emergency department with acute right lower quadrant (RLQ) abdominal pain, nausea, and fever. During the physical examination, the nurse performs an assessment to ev

Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for a patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) experiencing difficulty breathing due to increased secretions?

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new arteriovenous fistula in the right forearm. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching as a possib

Which of the following is the most effective Indicator of improved ventilation in a patient with COPD after a nursing intervention?

A nurse is caring for a client who has fluid volume excess (FVE) due to heart failure (HF). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse associate with FVE? (Select all that apply.)