ATI MED SURG PROCTOR ED

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ATI MED SURG PROCTOR ED

EXAM RETAKE COMPLETE ( A+

GRADED 100% VERIFIED ).

Question : A nurse at a providers office is caring for an

older adult client who is having an annual physical exam.Which of the following findings indicates additional follow-up is needed in regard to the prostate gland?(Select all that apply.)

• Prostate specific antigen (PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.
• A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and

nodular prostate.

• The client reports a weak urine stream.
• The client reports urinating once during the night.
• Smegma is present below the glans of the penis.

CORRECT ANSWER: A. Prostate specific antigen

(PSA) is 7.1 ng/mL.

• A digital rectal exam (DRE) reveals an enlarged and

nodular prostate.

• The client reports a weak urine stream.

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Question : A nurse is providing information to a client

who is scheduled for a transrectal ultrasound (TRUS).Which of the following information should the nurse include?

• "This procedure will determine if you have prostate

cancer."

• "The procedure is contraindicated if you have an

allergy to eggs."

• "Sound waves will be used to create a picture of your

prostate."

• "You should avoid having a bowel movement 1 hr

prior to the procedure."

CORRECT ANSWER : C. "Sound waves will be used to

create a picture of your prostate."

Question : A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is admitting

a client who has hepatitis B with ascites. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

• Initiate contact precautions.
• Weigh the client weekly.

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• Measure abdominal girth 7.5 cm (3 in) above the

umbilicus.

• Provide a high-calorie and high-carbohydrate diet.

CORRECT ANSWER : D. Provide a high-calorie and

high-carbohydrate diet.

Question : A nurse is caring for a client who has a new

diagnosis of hepatitis C. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?

• Presence of immunoglobulin G antibodies (IgG)
• Positive EIA test
• Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) 35 units/L
• Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 15 IU/L

CORRECT ANSWER : B. Positive EIA test

Question : A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced

cirrhosis. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as indicators of hepatic encephalopathy? (Select all that apply.)

• Anorexia

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• Change in orientation
• Asterixis
• Ascites
• Fetor hepaticus

CORRECT ANSWER: B. Change in orientation

• Asterixis
• Fetor hepaticus

Question : A nurse is caring for a client who has cirrhosis.

Which of the following medications can the nurse expect to administer to this client? (Select all that apply.)

• Diuretic
• Beta-blocking agent
• Opioid analgesic
• Lactulose
• Sedative

CORRECT ANSWER : A. Diuretic

• Beta-blocking agent
• Lactulose