ATI MED SURG ACTUAL FINAL EXAM 2026
REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
WITH ANSWERS [ALREADY GRADED A+] //ATI
MED SURG LATEST VERSION 2026!!!
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days post op following a right total hip
arthroplasty. While transferring to a chair, the client cries out in pain. The nurse
should assess the client for which of the following manifestations of dislocation
of the hip porthesis? - ANSWER-Shortening of the right leg
*other findings will be increased hip pain, inability to move the extremity, and
rotation of the hip in or out.
Impaired arterial circulation will have palor following elevation of the leg
A nurse is caring fora client who had fiber glass cast placed on her left arm
several hours ago and now reports itching under the cast. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? - ANSWER-Use a hair dryer on
a cool setting to blow air into the cast.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client. Which of the
following findings should the nurse indetify as a risk factor for osteoporosis? -
ANSWER- History of anorexia nervosa due to inadequate protein intake.
A nurse is discussing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and
osteoarthritis w. a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following info should the
nurse include about osteoarthritis? - ANSWER-Osteoarthritis can impair a joint
on a single side of the body.
*RA experiences symmetrical joint impairment and is a systemic autoimmune
disorder.
,A nurse is discussing the plan of care w. a client who has osteomyelitis of an
open wound on his heel. Which of the following info should nurse include? -
ANSWER- Your provider might prescribe a central catheter line for long-term
antibiotic therapy.
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following application of a plaster cast. The
nurse should monitor for and report which of the following findings as an indication
of compartment syndrome? - ANSWER-Paresthesia of the extremity.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription for
probenecid to treat gout. The nurse should identify that which of the following
medications can interact w. probenecid? - ANSWER-Asprin
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for treatment
of osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-I will sit upright after takin the
medication.
A nurse is performing medication reconciliation for a newly admitted client who
has rhematoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following medications should the
nurse indetify as the treatment for this condition? - ANSWER-Celecoxib
A nures is the ED is assessing a client who was in a motor vehicle crash 2 days
ago and sustained fractures to his tibia, ulna, and several ribs. The client is now
disoriented to time places, and has a SaO2 of 87%, and the nurse notes
generalized petechiae on the clients skin. Which of the following complications
should the nurse suspect? - ANSWER-Fat embolism syndrome
*Fat globules occlude small blood vessels.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in skeletal traction following a femur
fracture. The nurse finds that the client has slid down toward the foot of the bed
and the
traction weight is resting on the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - ANSWER-Have the client use a trapeze to pull himself up while ensuring the
weight hangs freely.
*do not remove the weight w/o prescription.
, A nurse is caring for a client who had a below-the knee- amputation for
gangrene of the right foot. The client reports sensations of burning and crushing
pain in the toes of the right foot. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make? - ANSWER-This type of pain usually decreases over time as the
limb becomes less sensitive.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pelvic fracture. The client reports sudden
shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, and feelings of doom. The nurse should
identify that the client is experiencing which of the following complications? -
ANSWER-Pulmonary embolus
A nurse is caring for a client who is post op following shoulder surgery. The client
has a prescription to keep the affected arm adducted. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse provide the client? - ANSWER-Hold your arm
against the side of the body.
A nurse is caring for a client who is post op following a total knee arthroplasty and
is prescribed a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine and PCA. The client
tells the nurse, "I am in so much pain". Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first? - ANSWER-Ask the client to describe the characteristics of pain
A nurse is assessing a client who is 48hr post op following open reduction and
internal fixation of a fractured tibia. Which of the following findings should the
nurse report to the provider? - ANSWER-Toes cold to the touch
*manifestations of compartment syndrome.
REAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
WITH ANSWERS [ALREADY GRADED A+] //ATI
MED SURG LATEST VERSION 2026!!!
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days post op following a right total hip
arthroplasty. While transferring to a chair, the client cries out in pain. The nurse
should assess the client for which of the following manifestations of dislocation
of the hip porthesis? - ANSWER-Shortening of the right leg
*other findings will be increased hip pain, inability to move the extremity, and
rotation of the hip in or out.
Impaired arterial circulation will have palor following elevation of the leg
A nurse is caring fora client who had fiber glass cast placed on her left arm
several hours ago and now reports itching under the cast. Which of the
following actions should the nurse plan to take? - ANSWER-Use a hair dryer on
a cool setting to blow air into the cast.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a female client. Which of the
following findings should the nurse indetify as a risk factor for osteoporosis? -
ANSWER- History of anorexia nervosa due to inadequate protein intake.
A nurse is discussing the difference between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and
osteoarthritis w. a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following info should the
nurse include about osteoarthritis? - ANSWER-Osteoarthritis can impair a joint
on a single side of the body.
*RA experiences symmetrical joint impairment and is a systemic autoimmune
disorder.
,A nurse is discussing the plan of care w. a client who has osteomyelitis of an
open wound on his heel. Which of the following info should nurse include? -
ANSWER- Your provider might prescribe a central catheter line for long-term
antibiotic therapy.
A nurse is caring for a client immediately following application of a plaster cast. The
nurse should monitor for and report which of the following findings as an indication
of compartment syndrome? - ANSWER-Paresthesia of the extremity.
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a prescription for
probenecid to treat gout. The nurse should identify that which of the following
medications can interact w. probenecid? - ANSWER-Asprin
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alendronate for treatment
of osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates
understanding of the teaching? - ANSWER-I will sit upright after takin the
medication.
A nurse is performing medication reconciliation for a newly admitted client who
has rhematoid arthritis (RA). Which of the following medications should the
nurse indetify as the treatment for this condition? - ANSWER-Celecoxib
A nures is the ED is assessing a client who was in a motor vehicle crash 2 days
ago and sustained fractures to his tibia, ulna, and several ribs. The client is now
disoriented to time places, and has a SaO2 of 87%, and the nurse notes
generalized petechiae on the clients skin. Which of the following complications
should the nurse suspect? - ANSWER-Fat embolism syndrome
*Fat globules occlude small blood vessels.
A nurse is caring for a client who is in skeletal traction following a femur
fracture. The nurse finds that the client has slid down toward the foot of the bed
and the
traction weight is resting on the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? - ANSWER-Have the client use a trapeze to pull himself up while ensuring the
weight hangs freely.
*do not remove the weight w/o prescription.
, A nurse is caring for a client who had a below-the knee- amputation for
gangrene of the right foot. The client reports sensations of burning and crushing
pain in the toes of the right foot. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make? - ANSWER-This type of pain usually decreases over time as the
limb becomes less sensitive.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a pelvic fracture. The client reports sudden
shortness of breath, stabbing chest pain, and feelings of doom. The nurse should
identify that the client is experiencing which of the following complications? -
ANSWER-Pulmonary embolus
A nurse is caring for a client who is post op following shoulder surgery. The client
has a prescription to keep the affected arm adducted. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse provide the client? - ANSWER-Hold your arm
against the side of the body.
A nurse is caring for a client who is post op following a total knee arthroplasty and
is prescribed a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine and PCA. The client
tells the nurse, "I am in so much pain". Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first? - ANSWER-Ask the client to describe the characteristics of pain
A nurse is assessing a client who is 48hr post op following open reduction and
internal fixation of a fractured tibia. Which of the following findings should the
nurse report to the provider? - ANSWER-Toes cold to the touch
*manifestations of compartment syndrome.
