ATI MED SURG EXAM 2026 LATEST UPDATE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Expected prescriptions for Hypertension: - ANS--furosemide (Lasix)
-aldactone (potassium sparing diuretic)
-hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic)
-verapamil, dilitiazem (CCB)
-captopril, lisinopril (ACE inhibitors)
-losartan, telmisartan (ARBs)
-eplerenone
-atenolol, metoprolol (Beta blockers)
-clonidine
-prazosin (minipress)
Contraindications for Nadolol: - ANS--asthma
-sinus bradycardia
-cardiogenic shock
-cardiac failure
-diabetes
-pregnancy
-right side HF
-emphysema
-severe COPD
Treatment for diabetes insipidus: - ANS--daily weights
-no caffeine or alcohol
-desmopressin acetate/DDVAP
-aqueous vasopressin/Pitressin
-carbamazepine (tegretol)
-high fiber diet
Meds for DI, what to look out for/do: - ANS--adjust based on urine output
-daily weights
-inform of weight gain of 2 lb in 24 hr
-notify if headaches or confusion occur
-monitor for infection
-monitor for dizziness/drowsiness
Protein requirement of an adult: _____g of protein per kg - ANS-0.8 g
Caring for a client who has pancreatitis: - ANS--keep NPO
,-NG tube to suction gastric contents
-low fat, high protein, high carb diet
Risk factors:
-high fat diet
-excessive alcohol consumption
-age
Expected lab findings for a client with pancreatitis: - ANS--increased amylase & lipase
-increased WBC
-decreased platelets
-increased glucose
-increased liver enzymes & bilirubin
-elevated ESR
-decreased calcium & magnesium
What med do you give for symptomatic bradycardia? What electrical management? -
ANS-med=atropine
elec= pacemaker insertion
What med/meds do you give for AFib? What electrical management? - ANS-meds=
amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for SVT? What electrical management? - ANS-meds=
amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/a pulse? What electrical management? -
ANS-meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/out a pulse or V-fib? What electrical
management? - ANS-meds= amiodarone, lidocaine, & epi
elec= defibrillation
V-tach - ANS-V-tach
V-fib - ANS-V-fib
SVT - ANS-SVT
, brady - ANS-brady
AV block - ANS-AV block
If a pt is complaining of pain and there is no irrigation fluid coming out of the catheter
what will the priority nursing action be? - ANS-irrigate catheter with saline solution
If the pt has had their prostate removed and the irrigating 3 way catheter shows bright
red clotted blood being released from the end what should you do? - ANS-increase the
flow rate
What assessment finding would be a cause for concern in an immobile pt? ANS-
diminished pedal pulses -
redness/edema in legs
How would you care for a pt with a stage III pressure ulcer? - ANS-Apply proteolytic
enzymes
What would be an appropriate nursing intervention for a stage II pressure ulcer in the
heel? - ANS-increase IV fluids
pillow/sheet under ankle
What foods would you teach a pt suffering from cholescystitis to eliminate from their diet
at home? - ANS-fried eggs
What assessment finding would lead you to believe a pt suffers from Hypovolemia? -
ANS-increased blood osmolarity
What lab finding would you expect in a pt receiving chemotherapy? - ANS-decreased
WBC
Which of the following would lead you to believe that a client understands his teachings
about using his ACE inhibitors? - ANS-decrease potassium and salt intake
What would you include in your education of a client receiving opioids? - ANS-
increased fiber in the diet
What nursing interventions would you implement to address adverse effects of opioids?
- ANS-laxatives and enemas
Which symptoms indicate adverse effects from the blood transfusion? - ANS-chills
fever
lower back pain
tachycardia
flushing
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
Expected prescriptions for Hypertension: - ANS--furosemide (Lasix)
-aldactone (potassium sparing diuretic)
-hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic)
-verapamil, dilitiazem (CCB)
-captopril, lisinopril (ACE inhibitors)
-losartan, telmisartan (ARBs)
-eplerenone
-atenolol, metoprolol (Beta blockers)
-clonidine
-prazosin (minipress)
Contraindications for Nadolol: - ANS--asthma
-sinus bradycardia
-cardiogenic shock
-cardiac failure
-diabetes
-pregnancy
-right side HF
-emphysema
-severe COPD
Treatment for diabetes insipidus: - ANS--daily weights
-no caffeine or alcohol
-desmopressin acetate/DDVAP
-aqueous vasopressin/Pitressin
-carbamazepine (tegretol)
-high fiber diet
Meds for DI, what to look out for/do: - ANS--adjust based on urine output
-daily weights
-inform of weight gain of 2 lb in 24 hr
-notify if headaches or confusion occur
-monitor for infection
-monitor for dizziness/drowsiness
Protein requirement of an adult: _____g of protein per kg - ANS-0.8 g
Caring for a client who has pancreatitis: - ANS--keep NPO
,-NG tube to suction gastric contents
-low fat, high protein, high carb diet
Risk factors:
-high fat diet
-excessive alcohol consumption
-age
Expected lab findings for a client with pancreatitis: - ANS--increased amylase & lipase
-increased WBC
-decreased platelets
-increased glucose
-increased liver enzymes & bilirubin
-elevated ESR
-decreased calcium & magnesium
What med do you give for symptomatic bradycardia? What electrical management? -
ANS-med=atropine
elec= pacemaker insertion
What med/meds do you give for AFib? What electrical management? - ANS-meds=
amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for SVT? What electrical management? - ANS-meds=
amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/a pulse? What electrical management? -
ANS-meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/out a pulse or V-fib? What electrical
management? - ANS-meds= amiodarone, lidocaine, & epi
elec= defibrillation
V-tach - ANS-V-tach
V-fib - ANS-V-fib
SVT - ANS-SVT
, brady - ANS-brady
AV block - ANS-AV block
If a pt is complaining of pain and there is no irrigation fluid coming out of the catheter
what will the priority nursing action be? - ANS-irrigate catheter with saline solution
If the pt has had their prostate removed and the irrigating 3 way catheter shows bright
red clotted blood being released from the end what should you do? - ANS-increase the
flow rate
What assessment finding would be a cause for concern in an immobile pt? ANS-
diminished pedal pulses -
redness/edema in legs
How would you care for a pt with a stage III pressure ulcer? - ANS-Apply proteolytic
enzymes
What would be an appropriate nursing intervention for a stage II pressure ulcer in the
heel? - ANS-increase IV fluids
pillow/sheet under ankle
What foods would you teach a pt suffering from cholescystitis to eliminate from their diet
at home? - ANS-fried eggs
What assessment finding would lead you to believe a pt suffers from Hypovolemia? -
ANS-increased blood osmolarity
What lab finding would you expect in a pt receiving chemotherapy? - ANS-decreased
WBC
Which of the following would lead you to believe that a client understands his teachings
about using his ACE inhibitors? - ANS-decrease potassium and salt intake
What would you include in your education of a client receiving opioids? - ANS-
increased fiber in the diet
What nursing interventions would you implement to address adverse effects of opioids?
- ANS-laxatives and enemas
Which symptoms indicate adverse effects from the blood transfusion? - ANS-chills
fever
lower back pain
tachycardia
flushing
