Ace the ATI Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Proctored Exam 2024 with this comprehensive study guide, expertly crafted for nursing students striving for excellence. This resource features high-yield questions that cover critical med-surg topics, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, and neurological disorders, as well as perioperative care and emergency nursing. Each question is accompanied by expert answers with detailed rationales to deepen understanding of complex concepts and reinforce clinical knowledge. Aligned with the 2024 ATI Med-Surg content outline, this guide incorporates the latest evidence-based practices and NCLEX-style questions to ensure thorough preparation. Ideal for nursing students looking to master their med-surg coursework and excel in their proctored exams, this study guide is a vital tool for academic success and professional readiness.
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A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an
intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor
the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?:
a. Headache
b. Infection
c. Aphasia
d. Hypertension – – correct ans- -b. Infection
Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis.
A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo an EEG the next day. Which of
the following info should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. “Do not wash your hair the morning of the procedure.”
b. “Try and stay awake most of the night prior to the procedure.”
c. “The procedure will take approximately 15 mins.”
d. “You will need to lie flat for 4 hours after the procedure.” – – correct ans- -b. “Try and stay
awake most of the night prior to the procedure.”
Tell the client to remain awake to provide cranial stress and increase the possibility of
abnormal electrical activity
A nurse is caring for a client who is postprocedural following a lumbar puncture and reports
a throbbing headache when sitting upright. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? SATA.
a. Use the GCS scale to assess the client
b. Assist the client into a supine position
c. Administer an opioid analgesic
d. Encourage the client to increase PO fluid intake
e. Instruct the client to perform coughing and deep breathing – – correct ans- -B, D
intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor
the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?:
a. Headache
b. Infection
c. Aphasia
d. Hypertension – – correct ans- -b. Infection
Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis.
A nurse is providing education to a client who is to undergo an EEG the next day. Which of
the following info should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. “Do not wash your hair the morning of the procedure.”
b. “Try and stay awake most of the night prior to the procedure.”
c. “The procedure will take approximately 15 mins.”
d. “You will need to lie flat for 4 hours after the procedure.” – – correct ans- -b. “Try and stay
awake most of the night prior to the procedure.”
Tell the client to remain awake to provide cranial stress and increase the possibility of
abnormal electrical activity
A nurse is caring for a client who is postprocedural following a lumbar puncture and reports
a throbbing headache when sitting upright. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? SATA.
a. Use the GCS scale to assess the client
b. Assist the client into a supine position
c. Administer an opioid analgesic
d. Encourage the client to increase PO fluid intake
e. Instruct the client to perform coughing and deep breathing – – correct ans- -B, D
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