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ATI RN MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM LATEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse notes that a client who is scheduled for surgery the
next morning has an elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level.
Which condition is most likely to have contributed to this finding?
A.
Myocardial infarction 2 months ago
B.
Anorexia and vomiting for the past 2 days
C.
Recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus
D.
Skeletal traction for a right hip fracture - ANSWER-B.
Anorexia and vomiting for the past 2 days
The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level indicates the
effectiveness of the kidneys in filtering waste from the blood.
Dehydration, which could be caused by vomiting, would
cause an increased BUN level.
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Which nursing action is necessary for the client with a flail chest?
A.
Withhold prescribed analgesic medications.
B.
Percuss the fractured rib area with light taps.
C.
Avoid implementing pulmonary suctioning.
D.
Encourage coughing and deep breathing. - ANSWER-D.
Encourage coughing and deep breathing.
Treatment of flail chest is focused on preventing atelectasis
and related complications of compromised ventilation by
encouraging coughing and deep breathing.
A client with alcohol-related liver disease is admitted to the unit.
Which prescription should the nurse call the health care provider
about for reverification for this client?
A.
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Vitamin K1, 5 mg IM daily
B.
High-calorie, low-sodium diet
C.
Fluid restriction to 1500 mL/day
D.
Nembutal sodium at bedtime for rest - ANSWER-D.
Nembutal sodium at bedtime for rest
Sedatives such as pentobarbital are contraindicated for
clients with liver damage and can have dangerous
consequences.
The nurse is providing care to a client after a percutaneous
transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What actions will the
nurse include in the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.
A.
Frequent vital signs.
B.
Determine if the client is allergic to aspirin.
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C.
Assist out of bed 2 hours after return from the procedure.
D.
Offer fluids of choice.
E.
Assess distal pulses on the side of the procedure.
F.
Monitor infusion of IV nitroglycerine. - ANSWER-A.
Frequent vital signs.
B.
Determine if the client is allergic to aspirin.
D.
Offer fluids of choice.
F.
Monitor infusion of IV nitroglycerine.
The nurse is completing an admission interview for a client with
Parkinson disease. Which question will provide additional
ATI RN MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM LATEST 2026
ACTUAL EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
The nurse notes that a client who is scheduled for surgery the
next morning has an elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level.
Which condition is most likely to have contributed to this finding?
A.
Myocardial infarction 2 months ago
B.
Anorexia and vomiting for the past 2 days
C.
Recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus
D.
Skeletal traction for a right hip fracture - ANSWER-B.
Anorexia and vomiting for the past 2 days
The blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level indicates the
effectiveness of the kidneys in filtering waste from the blood.
Dehydration, which could be caused by vomiting, would
cause an increased BUN level.
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Which nursing action is necessary for the client with a flail chest?
A.
Withhold prescribed analgesic medications.
B.
Percuss the fractured rib area with light taps.
C.
Avoid implementing pulmonary suctioning.
D.
Encourage coughing and deep breathing. - ANSWER-D.
Encourage coughing and deep breathing.
Treatment of flail chest is focused on preventing atelectasis
and related complications of compromised ventilation by
encouraging coughing and deep breathing.
A client with alcohol-related liver disease is admitted to the unit.
Which prescription should the nurse call the health care provider
about for reverification for this client?
A.
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Vitamin K1, 5 mg IM daily
B.
High-calorie, low-sodium diet
C.
Fluid restriction to 1500 mL/day
D.
Nembutal sodium at bedtime for rest - ANSWER-D.
Nembutal sodium at bedtime for rest
Sedatives such as pentobarbital are contraindicated for
clients with liver damage and can have dangerous
consequences.
The nurse is providing care to a client after a percutaneous
transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). What actions will the
nurse include in the client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.
A.
Frequent vital signs.
B.
Determine if the client is allergic to aspirin.
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C.
Assist out of bed 2 hours after return from the procedure.
D.
Offer fluids of choice.
E.
Assess distal pulses on the side of the procedure.
F.
Monitor infusion of IV nitroglycerine. - ANSWER-A.
Frequent vital signs.
B.
Determine if the client is allergic to aspirin.
D.
Offer fluids of choice.
F.
Monitor infusion of IV nitroglycerine.
The nurse is completing an admission interview for a client with
Parkinson disease. Which question will provide additional
