ATI RN Medical-
Surgical
Proctored Exam
Review Guide
2026
Comprehensive NGN-Style Practice
Questions and Rationales
Course Code: ATI-RN-MEDSURG-
2026
,Description
This updated 2026 ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored Exam
Review Guide is designed to align with the latest ATI RN
blueprint and NGN clinical judgment model. It provides
structured, numbered questions with rationales to enhance
critical thinking, prioritization, and safe patient care.
Practice Questions
1. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
2. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
,based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
3. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
4. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
5. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
, B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
6. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
7. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
Surgical
Proctored Exam
Review Guide
2026
Comprehensive NGN-Style Practice
Questions and Rationales
Course Code: ATI-RN-MEDSURG-
2026
,Description
This updated 2026 ATI RN Medical-Surgical Proctored Exam
Review Guide is designed to align with the latest ATI RN
blueprint and NGN clinical judgment model. It provides
structured, numbered questions with rationales to enhance
critical thinking, prioritization, and safe patient care.
Practice Questions
1. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
2. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
,based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
3. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
4. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
5. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
, B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
6. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
safety.
7. A nurse is caring for a client in a medical-surgical unit.
Which action demonstrates appropriate nursing judgment?
A. Delay intervention until provider arrives
B. Implement evidence-based nursing intervention
C. Document findings only
D. Delegate assessment to assistive personnel
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Nurses are responsible for implementing evidence-
based interventions within their scope to promote patient
