ATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM
2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. Appropriate medical management of primary hypertension could
include administering:
Beta antagonists to increase cardiac output
NSAIDs to decrease heart rate
Angiotensin II antagonists to enhance the effect of Angiotensin II
Beta agonists to increase parasympathetic activity
ACE inhibitors to decrease blood volume
2. Interpret the significance of cloudy and smelly urine in a patient who
has just undergone a kidney biopsy.
It indicates dehydration and requires fluid intake.
It may indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI) or other
complications.
It is a sign of successful kidney function.
It suggests normal healing after the procedure.
3. All of the following are signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia except
Blurred vision
Confusion
Dizziness
Cold, dry skin
4. Which class of medications is commonly prescribed for managing
,hypertension?
, Analgesics
Antihypertensives
Antidepressants
Antibiotics
5. Which of the following conditions can lead to a sodium imbalance in
patients?
constipation, hyperkalemia, hypotension
anemia, infection, hypoglycemia
vomiting, diarrhea, enemas, diuretics
fever, dehydration, hypertension
6. What do you do if your patient with enteral feedings gets diarrhea?
Change the feeding solutions
slow the feeding rate
Hold the feeding
Call the Doctor
7. What is the term for low potassium levels in the blood that can lead to
digoxin toxicity?
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyponatremia
8. A nurse is assessing a patient with a chest tube and notices the drainage
container is not at eye level. What should the nurse do to ensure
, accurate assessment?
Measure the drainage without adjusting the container.
Clamp the tube to stop the flow before measuring.
Change the dressing before measuring the drainage.
Adjust the container to eye level before measuring the
drainage.
9. What is a common educational topic for patients diagnosed with
COPD?
Dietary restrictions
Breathing techniques
Medication dosages
Exercise limitations
10. If a patient presents with confusion and sweating, what immediate
nursing intervention should be taken to address potential
hypoglycemia?
Monitor vital signs only.
Provide a sedative.
Administer glucose.
Increase fluid intake.
11. What is one potential complication associated with an arteriovenous
(AV) graft?
Anemia
Infection
Hyperglycemia
2026 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. Appropriate medical management of primary hypertension could
include administering:
Beta antagonists to increase cardiac output
NSAIDs to decrease heart rate
Angiotensin II antagonists to enhance the effect of Angiotensin II
Beta agonists to increase parasympathetic activity
ACE inhibitors to decrease blood volume
2. Interpret the significance of cloudy and smelly urine in a patient who
has just undergone a kidney biopsy.
It indicates dehydration and requires fluid intake.
It may indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI) or other
complications.
It is a sign of successful kidney function.
It suggests normal healing after the procedure.
3. All of the following are signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia except
Blurred vision
Confusion
Dizziness
Cold, dry skin
4. Which class of medications is commonly prescribed for managing
,hypertension?
, Analgesics
Antihypertensives
Antidepressants
Antibiotics
5. Which of the following conditions can lead to a sodium imbalance in
patients?
constipation, hyperkalemia, hypotension
anemia, infection, hypoglycemia
vomiting, diarrhea, enemas, diuretics
fever, dehydration, hypertension
6. What do you do if your patient with enteral feedings gets diarrhea?
Change the feeding solutions
slow the feeding rate
Hold the feeding
Call the Doctor
7. What is the term for low potassium levels in the blood that can lead to
digoxin toxicity?
Hypokalemia
Hyperkalemia
Hypercalcemia
Hyponatremia
8. A nurse is assessing a patient with a chest tube and notices the drainage
container is not at eye level. What should the nurse do to ensure
, accurate assessment?
Measure the drainage without adjusting the container.
Clamp the tube to stop the flow before measuring.
Change the dressing before measuring the drainage.
Adjust the container to eye level before measuring the
drainage.
9. What is a common educational topic for patients diagnosed with
COPD?
Dietary restrictions
Breathing techniques
Medication dosages
Exercise limitations
10. If a patient presents with confusion and sweating, what immediate
nursing intervention should be taken to address potential
hypoglycemia?
Monitor vital signs only.
Provide a sedative.
Administer glucose.
Increase fluid intake.
11. What is one potential complication associated with an arteriovenous
(AV) graft?
Anemia
Infection
Hyperglycemia
