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Med-Surg ATI Post-Test Questions 2026 – Verified Nursing Exam
Prep & Comprehensive Study Guide
A nurse reviews a client's clinical manifestations to verify that the interventions used
have the desired effect. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the
nurse carrying out?
A. The planning phase
B. The implementation phase
C. The evaluation phase
D. The assessment phase - ANSWER-C
A nurse is presenting a poster on burnout to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which
of the following points should the nurse include in their presentation?
A. Lack of sleep is a risk factor for burnout
B. Burnout has similar manifestations in all nurses
C. Burnout is usually recognized within the first few days
D. The nurse should transfer to another unit if they experience burnout - ANSWER-
A
A nurse observes that a client's family member is becoming upset with a staff
member and is voicing concerns about unsatisfactory nursing care. The nurse should
take which of the following actions to de-escalate the situation between the client
and staff?
A. Come back to the client's room later
B. Call the provider to manage the situation
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C. Ask the family member to discuss their concerns
D. Tell the family member to leave - ANSWER-C
A nurse is planning to integrate a technique from a scholary journal into a client's
plan of care. Which of the following steps of evidence-based practice is the nurse
using when they review the journal article to make sure the client fits the clinical
criteria before applying the techniques?
A. Analyzing the evidence
B. Gathering the best evidence
C. Applying the evidence to clincal practice
D. Assessing the result - ANSWER-A
A nurse is discussing evidence-based practice with a newly licensed nurse. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the discussion?
A. "The use of evidence-based practice supports practices based in tradition."
B. "The use of evidence-based practice improves client satisfaction."
C. "The use of evidence-based practice increases overall
D. "The use of evidence-based practice is limited to critical care procedures." -
ANSWER-B
A nurse observes a surgeon mark the lower, right abdomen of a client who is about to
undergo an appendectomy. Which of the following National Patient Safety Goals does
the surgeon's action address?
A. Perform preprocedure verification processes
B. Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections
C. Improve the accuracy of client identification
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D. Improve communication effectiveness among caregivers - ANSWER-A
A nurse is working with a client who has limited income and requires a prescription
for a costly medication. Which of the following factors should the nurse take into
consideration to meet the needs of this client?
A. The client's access to health insurance
B. The client's social support network
C. The client's nutritional status
D. The client's life expectancy - ANSWER-A
A nurse is discussing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project with
a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse provide
that addresses quality improvement?
A. A nurse considers the client's cultural background along with their values and
beliefs when developing a plan of care
B. A nurse participates in clinical rounds to ensure continuity of care
C. A nurse is a member of the electric health record task force to update the
technology platform
D. A nurse collects data regarding the handwashing techniques used by members of
the health care team - ANSWER-D
An emergency department nurse, who has practiced nursing for 20 years,
administers a treatment that is contrindicated with a client's medications while
assisting in a mass-casualty event. Which of the following factors most likely
contributed to the nurse's incorrect decision?
A. Lack of technology to check the client's medication record
B. The experience level of the nurse
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C. Interpretation of the medical order
D. The practice setting - ANSWER-D
A nurse is providing care to a client who is unable to participate in the decision
making process. Which of the following demonstrates how the Patient's Bill of Rights
supports a client-based approach?
A. It provides the client the right to be informed of billing and payment methods
B. It allows a designated surrogate, such as a health care proxy, to make decisions for
them
C. It gives the client the right to consent or decline participation in medical research
D. It provides the client the right to review their medical records and have them
explained or interpreted as needed - ANSWER-B
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings indicate a client-centered approach was used when developing the client's
plan of care?
A. Delivery of client education was limited due to language barriers
B. Physical therapy was schedule during the client's prayer hour
C. The nurse spent time sitting with the client who received a terminal diagnosis
D. The nurse transferred the client to another unit before providing a report -
ANSWER-C
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for cancer. The client states,
"I don't think I want to treat my cancer anymore." The nurse should make which of
the following statements to validate the client's right of autonomy?
A. "I hope that your family approves of your decision."
B. "I will notify the provider of your decision."
Med-Surg ATI Post-Test Questions 2026 – Verified Nursing Exam
Prep & Comprehensive Study Guide
A nurse reviews a client's clinical manifestations to verify that the interventions used
have the desired effect. Which of the following steps of the nursing process is the
nurse carrying out?
A. The planning phase
B. The implementation phase
C. The evaluation phase
D. The assessment phase - ANSWER-C
A nurse is presenting a poster on burnout to a group of newly licensed nurses. Which
of the following points should the nurse include in their presentation?
A. Lack of sleep is a risk factor for burnout
B. Burnout has similar manifestations in all nurses
C. Burnout is usually recognized within the first few days
D. The nurse should transfer to another unit if they experience burnout - ANSWER-
A
A nurse observes that a client's family member is becoming upset with a staff
member and is voicing concerns about unsatisfactory nursing care. The nurse should
take which of the following actions to de-escalate the situation between the client
and staff?
A. Come back to the client's room later
B. Call the provider to manage the situation
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C. Ask the family member to discuss their concerns
D. Tell the family member to leave - ANSWER-C
A nurse is planning to integrate a technique from a scholary journal into a client's
plan of care. Which of the following steps of evidence-based practice is the nurse
using when they review the journal article to make sure the client fits the clinical
criteria before applying the techniques?
A. Analyzing the evidence
B. Gathering the best evidence
C. Applying the evidence to clincal practice
D. Assessing the result - ANSWER-A
A nurse is discussing evidence-based practice with a newly licensed nurse. Which of
the following statements should the nurse include in the discussion?
A. "The use of evidence-based practice supports practices based in tradition."
B. "The use of evidence-based practice improves client satisfaction."
C. "The use of evidence-based practice increases overall
D. "The use of evidence-based practice is limited to critical care procedures." -
ANSWER-B
A nurse observes a surgeon mark the lower, right abdomen of a client who is about to
undergo an appendectomy. Which of the following National Patient Safety Goals does
the surgeon's action address?
A. Perform preprocedure verification processes
B. Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections
C. Improve the accuracy of client identification
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D. Improve communication effectiveness among caregivers - ANSWER-A
A nurse is working with a client who has limited income and requires a prescription
for a costly medication. Which of the following factors should the nurse take into
consideration to meet the needs of this client?
A. The client's access to health insurance
B. The client's social support network
C. The client's nutritional status
D. The client's life expectancy - ANSWER-A
A nurse is discussing the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project with
a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following examples should the nurse provide
that addresses quality improvement?
A. A nurse considers the client's cultural background along with their values and
beliefs when developing a plan of care
B. A nurse participates in clinical rounds to ensure continuity of care
C. A nurse is a member of the electric health record task force to update the
technology platform
D. A nurse collects data regarding the handwashing techniques used by members of
the health care team - ANSWER-D
An emergency department nurse, who has practiced nursing for 20 years,
administers a treatment that is contrindicated with a client's medications while
assisting in a mass-casualty event. Which of the following factors most likely
contributed to the nurse's incorrect decision?
A. Lack of technology to check the client's medication record
B. The experience level of the nurse
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C. Interpretation of the medical order
D. The practice setting - ANSWER-D
A nurse is providing care to a client who is unable to participate in the decision
making process. Which of the following demonstrates how the Patient's Bill of Rights
supports a client-based approach?
A. It provides the client the right to be informed of billing and payment methods
B. It allows a designated surrogate, such as a health care proxy, to make decisions for
them
C. It gives the client the right to consent or decline participation in medical research
D. It provides the client the right to review their medical records and have them
explained or interpreted as needed - ANSWER-B
A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a group of clients. Which of the following
findings indicate a client-centered approach was used when developing the client's
plan of care?
A. Delivery of client education was limited due to language barriers
B. Physical therapy was schedule during the client's prayer hour
C. The nurse spent time sitting with the client who received a terminal diagnosis
D. The nurse transferred the client to another unit before providing a report -
ANSWER-C
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for cancer. The client states,
"I don't think I want to treat my cancer anymore." The nurse should make which of
the following statements to validate the client's right of autonomy?
A. "I hope that your family approves of your decision."
B. "I will notify the provider of your decision."
