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ATI MED SURGE EXAM (CMS WITH
NGN) QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2026-
2027/GRADED A+
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❖ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet
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with aclient who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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a.) I will list baked good to those containing transfat.b.)
I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per meal. c.) I will
use palm oil in my cooking.
d.) I will increase my consumption of 2 percent milk.
Answer: b. I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per
meal.
❖ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism & is taking
propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the
medication is effective?
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a.) "I have less oily skin".
b.) "I no longer take a stool softener".c.) "No longer feel nervous".
d.) "I continue to lose weight". Answer:
b. "No longer feel nervous".
❖ A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client reports
painwhen the nurse attempts to inflate the balloon. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
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a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon.
b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
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c.) Gently pull on the catheter to check for
resistance.d.) Instruct the client to bear down as if to
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void.
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Answer: b. Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
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❖ A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client
displaysdifficulty using utensils while eating mealtime. For which of the
following inter disciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a
referral?
a.) Occupational therapist.
b.) Physical
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therapist.
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c.) Recreational therapist.
d.) Speech therapist.
Answer: a. Occupational therapist.
❖ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for
colonoscopy.Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding
of the procedure?
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a.) I will need arrangements for a ride home.
b.) I should call the doctor if I feel bloated after the procedure.c.) I plan to eat
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light breakfast the morning of the procedure. d.) I can expect to have a sore
throat from the breathing tube.
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Answer: a. I will need arrangements for a ride home.
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❖ A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client who has tuberculosis.
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Whichof the following personal protective equipment should the nurse
wear?
a.) No breather mask.
b.) Surgical mask.
c.) Respirator mask.
d.) Venturi mask.
Answer: c.) Respirator mask.
❖ A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has constipation. Which
of thefollowing actions should the nurse take?
ATI MED SURGE EXAM (CMS WITH
NGN) QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS 2026-
2027/GRADED A+
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❖ A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet
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with aclient who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses
by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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a.) I will list baked good to those containing transfat.b.)
I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per meal. c.) I will
use palm oil in my cooking.
d.) I will increase my consumption of 2 percent milk.
Answer: b. I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per
meal.
❖ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism & is taking
propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the
medication is effective?
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a.) "I have less oily skin".
b.) "I no longer take a stool softener".c.) "No longer feel nervous".
d.) "I continue to lose weight". Answer:
b. "No longer feel nervous".
❖ A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client reports
painwhen the nurse attempts to inflate the balloon. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
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a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon.
b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
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c.) Gently pull on the catheter to check for
resistance.d.) Instruct the client to bear down as if to
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void.
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Answer: b. Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.
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❖ A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client
displaysdifficulty using utensils while eating mealtime. For which of the
following inter disciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a
referral?
a.) Occupational therapist.
b.) Physical
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therapist.
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c.) Recreational therapist.
d.) Speech therapist.
Answer: a. Occupational therapist.
❖ A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for
colonoscopy.Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding
of the procedure?
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a.) I will need arrangements for a ride home.
b.) I should call the doctor if I feel bloated after the procedure.c.) I plan to eat
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light breakfast the morning of the procedure. d.) I can expect to have a sore
throat from the breathing tube.
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Answer: a. I will need arrangements for a ride home.
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❖ A nurse is preparing to enter the room of a client who has tuberculosis.
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Whichof the following personal protective equipment should the nurse
wear?
a.) No breather mask.
b.) Surgical mask.
c.) Respirator mask.
d.) Venturi mask.
Answer: c.) Respirator mask.
❖ A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has constipation. Which
of thefollowing actions should the nurse take?
