Ati Adult Med Surg Ati Proctored Exam Questions And Answers

ATI Proctored Exam Medical Surgical Form A1. A nurse is preparing to administer thrombolytic therapy to a client who had an ischemic stroke. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?-Start the therapy within 8 hrs. ( within 6 hrs.)-Insert an indwelling urinary catheter after therapy begins -Monitor blood pressure every 30 minutes during infusion.-Elevate the head of the bed between 25 and 30 degrees (to reduce ICP & promote venous drainage, ATI page 89) 2. A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an incentive spirometer. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? -Place hands on the upper abdomen during inhalation.-Exhale slowly through pursed lips.-Hold breath about 3 to 5 seconds before exhaling. (ATI page 138) -Position the mouthpiece 2.5 cm (1 in) from the mouth. 3. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12 hr. postoperative following a colon resection. Which ofthe following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon?-Heart rate 90/mm -Hgb 8.2 g/dL-Gastric ph of 3.0-Absent bowel sounds Recall that bowel sounds are altered in patients with obstruction; absent bowel sounds imply total obstruction. QSEN: Safety (Book page 1143)4. A nurse is caring for a client