ATI Capstone Med Surg Exam Test Bank Latest Update (2022)

ATI Capstone Med Surg Exam Test Bank Latest Update (2022)

Capstone Med Surg Assessment 

1. A nurse is teaching a client about using a continuous positive airway

pressure (CPAP) device to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Which of the

following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

It delivers a present amount of airway pressure throughout the breathing

cycle

2. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a heart

transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse include in

the teaching?

Shortness of breath might be an indication of transplant rejection

3. A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate

antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and is receiving 3 % sodium chloride via

continuous IV. Which of the following laboratory finding should the nurse

identify as an indication that the SIADH is resolving?

Urine specific gravity 1.020

4. 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?

You should avoid taking corticosteroids prior to testing

5. A nurse is preparing a client for a colonoscopy. Which of the following

medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe as an

anesthetic for the procedure? 

             Propofol

6. A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of

the following interventions should the nurse include in the clients plan?

Select all that apply.

Monitor blood glucose levels

Maintain NPO status until pain-free

Manage acute pain

7. A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about dietary

modifications to help control blood pressure. Which of the following food

choices should the nurse recommend as the client to include in their diet?

     3 oz of chicken breast

8. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina.

Which of the findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Breath Sounds

9. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD.

Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an

understanding of the teaching?

            I will limit activities that require bending at the waist.

10. A nurse at a provide office is interviewing a client who has multiple

sclerosis and has been taking dantrolone for several months. Which of the

following client statements should the nurse identify as an indication that

the medication is effective?

            I don’t have muscle spasms as frequently 

11.A nurse is assessing a client who reports a possible exposure to HIV. Which

of the following finding should the nurse identify as an early manifestation

of HIV infection? 

            Fatigue 

12.A nurse is teaching a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus about

hypoglycemia .which of the following statements by the client indicates an

understanding of the teaching?

I can drink 4 ounces of soda if my blood sugar is low 

13.A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure and

a prescription for furosemide 20 mg PO two times daily. Which of the

following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

             Increase intake of high-potassium foods