ATI RN MEDICAL SURGICAL RETAKE
VERSION COMPREHENSIVE
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Which assessment finding indicates fluid overload? Answer: crackles
in the lungs upon auscultation
⩥ What education would you give a pt with HF? Answer: increase K+
⩥ Which assessment finding indicates increased intracranial pressure?
Answer: decreased level of consciousness
⩥ Which assessment findings would you expect in a pt who is 24hr post
op receiving an ostomy? Answer: The stoma is bright red, smooth and
moist (turns pink after 2-3 weeks)
⩥ Appropriate oropharyngeal suctioning; select all: Answer: -encourage
pt to deep breath & cough prior
-monitor O2 sats
-store catheter in clean dry place for use
-perform care 3 times a day (Q 8hrs)
,⩥ How would you promote healing in an elderly pt? Answer: increased
fluids
⩥ which of the following is an expected outcome of a pt receiving KCL?
Answer: doesn't experience any dysrrhythmias
⩥ Which of the following is an indication of a pt at risk of developing a
sodium imbalance? Answer: -vomiting
-diarrhea
-enemas
-diuretics
⩥ which of the following lab values indicates a pt suffers from
hypovolemia? Answer: increased urine specific gravity
⩥ what's a complication from an av graft? Answer: Weak pulses in the
leg or feet (capillary filling in the toe 6)
⩥ What position would you place a client for an ART line? Answer:
supine or trendelenburg
⩥ What education would you give a pt suffering from COPD? Answer:
pursed lip breathing
, ⩥ What would you teach a pt about exercise when they suffer from
diabetes? Answer: eat a snack during unexpected activity
⩥ which pt is most at risk of developing an infection? Answer: low
WBC
⩥ Expected finding of drainage postop? Answer: sanguinous to
serosanguinous, pink wound edges, slight swelling under sutures/staples,
slight crusting of drainage
⩥ Which of the following diseases would warrant airborne precautions?
Answer: measles
⩥ A pt has a positive TB skin test what would your first action be?
Answer: put a mask on either the pt or yourself
⩥ What precautions would you take with a person diagnosed with TB?
Answer: negative airflow room
N95 mask on the nurse & the pt only when leaving the room
⩥ What complaint would lead you to believe the pt is suffering from an
aneurysm? Answer: pain in the abd, back, arm, or leg
sudden onset
VERSION COMPREHENSIVE
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Which assessment finding indicates fluid overload? Answer: crackles
in the lungs upon auscultation
⩥ What education would you give a pt with HF? Answer: increase K+
⩥ Which assessment finding indicates increased intracranial pressure?
Answer: decreased level of consciousness
⩥ Which assessment findings would you expect in a pt who is 24hr post
op receiving an ostomy? Answer: The stoma is bright red, smooth and
moist (turns pink after 2-3 weeks)
⩥ Appropriate oropharyngeal suctioning; select all: Answer: -encourage
pt to deep breath & cough prior
-monitor O2 sats
-store catheter in clean dry place for use
-perform care 3 times a day (Q 8hrs)
,⩥ How would you promote healing in an elderly pt? Answer: increased
fluids
⩥ which of the following is an expected outcome of a pt receiving KCL?
Answer: doesn't experience any dysrrhythmias
⩥ Which of the following is an indication of a pt at risk of developing a
sodium imbalance? Answer: -vomiting
-diarrhea
-enemas
-diuretics
⩥ which of the following lab values indicates a pt suffers from
hypovolemia? Answer: increased urine specific gravity
⩥ what's a complication from an av graft? Answer: Weak pulses in the
leg or feet (capillary filling in the toe 6)
⩥ What position would you place a client for an ART line? Answer:
supine or trendelenburg
⩥ What education would you give a pt suffering from COPD? Answer:
pursed lip breathing
, ⩥ What would you teach a pt about exercise when they suffer from
diabetes? Answer: eat a snack during unexpected activity
⩥ which pt is most at risk of developing an infection? Answer: low
WBC
⩥ Expected finding of drainage postop? Answer: sanguinous to
serosanguinous, pink wound edges, slight swelling under sutures/staples,
slight crusting of drainage
⩥ Which of the following diseases would warrant airborne precautions?
Answer: measles
⩥ A pt has a positive TB skin test what would your first action be?
Answer: put a mask on either the pt or yourself
⩥ What precautions would you take with a person diagnosed with TB?
Answer: negative airflow room
N95 mask on the nurse & the pt only when leaving the room
⩥ What complaint would lead you to believe the pt is suffering from an
aneurysm? Answer: pain in the abd, back, arm, or leg
sudden onset
