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ATI N480 Advanced Med Surg Proctored Exam_ is a nursing-school practice exam with 40 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamA nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) who came in with a blood glucose of 790 mg/dL. The DKA treatment protocol has been implemented for at least 6 hours. The most recent fin
A nurse admits a client to the emergency department who reports nausea and vomiting that worsens when he lies down. Antacids do not help. The provider suspects acute pancreatitis. Which of the followi
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a complication of this therapy?
A nurse is caring for a client who has acute pancreatitis. After treating the client’s pain, which of the following should the nurse address as the priority intervention?
A nurse is caring for a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) and a sodium level of 125 mEq/L. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate?
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus (DI). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is caring for a client on an insulin drip for their diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The provider ordered 0.1 unit/kg/hr. The client’s weight is 88 lbs. How many units of insulin will the nurse pr
ATI N480 Advanced Med Surg proctored Exam_A nurse is reviewing their client’s lab results. Their client is being treated for hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). Which of the following arterial blood gas values will the client exhibit?
A nurse is planning care for a client who has viral hepatitis manifesting symptoms of fever, malaise, and diarrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes insipidus (DI). Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
A nurse caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has initiated the treatment plan. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances will the nurse be monitoring closely for this client?
A nurse is assessing a client who has thyrotoxicosis after taking high doses of levothyroxine. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
A nurse is preparing to receive a client from the emergency department who is being treated for a blood glucose of 750 mg/dL. Which of the following laboratory findings would support the provider’s di
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is teaching a class about preventive care to clients who are at risk for acquiring viral hepatitis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the presentation?
A nurse is caring for a client who has esophageal varices, is hypotensive after vomiting 800 mL of blood, and is still actively bleeding. Which of the following actions is the nurse’s priority?
A nurse is assessing a client who had a craniotomy and has developed syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate?
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus (DI) and is receiving vasopressin. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder and reports bruising and frequent nosebleeds. The nurse should recognize that this client is manifesting which of the following
The nurse is teaching a client with diabetes mellitus about the difference between diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). The client shows an understanding of the teac
A nurse is assessing a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following is an expected finding for this client?
A nurse is caring for a client following an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) procedure. Which of the following assessments is the nurse’s priority?
A nurse is assessing a client and discovers the infusion pump with the client’s total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution is not infusing. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the followin
A nurse is caring for a client who is in a myxedema coma. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?