ATI MEDICAL SURGICAL CMS PROCTORED
FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for
endometrial cancer. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect the client to report?
Answer: Abnormal vaginal bleeding
◉ A nurse is caring for a client following an open reduction and
internal fixation of a fractured femur. Which of the following findings
is the nurse's priority?
Answer: Altered level of consciousness
◉ A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 2 hours
postoperative following a wedge resection of the left lung and has a
chest tube to suction. Which of the following is the priority finding
the nurse should report to the provider?
Answer: Abdomen is distended
◉ A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about how
to care for a newly created ileal conduit. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
,Answer: Change the ostomy pouch daily
◉ A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had a
removal of the pituitary gland. Which of the following actions should
the nurse include in the plan?
Answer: Change the nasal drip pad as needed.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed
aspirin 325 mg daily following a myocardial infarction. The nurse
should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who
have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?
Answer: To prevent blood clotting
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has open-angle
glaucoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Answer: Loss of peripheral vision
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute
gastroenteritis. Which of the following data collection findings
should the nurse identify as the priority?
Answer: Potassium 2.5 mEq/L
◉ A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who had a
total abdominal hysterectomy and a vaginal repair. Which of the
, following statements by the client indicates a need for further
teaching?
Answer: "I will take a tub bath instead of a shower."
◉ A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a femur
fracture and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
Answer: Ensure the client's weights are hanging freely from the bed.
◉ A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following
a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: 1) Encourage fluid intake. 2) Monitor the puncture site for
hematoma.
◉ A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 2 hours
postoperative following a wedge resection of the left lung and has a
chest tube to suction. Which of the following is the priority finding
the nurse should report to the provider?
Answer: Abdomen is distended
◉ A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is
postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 7/min. The arterial blood
gas (ABG) values include:
FINAL PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for
endometrial cancer. Which of the following findings should the
nurse expect the client to report?
Answer: Abnormal vaginal bleeding
◉ A nurse is caring for a client following an open reduction and
internal fixation of a fractured femur. Which of the following findings
is the nurse's priority?
Answer: Altered level of consciousness
◉ A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 2 hours
postoperative following a wedge resection of the left lung and has a
chest tube to suction. Which of the following is the priority finding
the nurse should report to the provider?
Answer: Abdomen is distended
◉ A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about how
to care for a newly created ileal conduit. Which of the following
instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
,Answer: Change the ostomy pouch daily
◉ A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had a
removal of the pituitary gland. Which of the following actions should
the nurse include in the plan?
Answer: Change the nasal drip pad as needed.
◉ A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed
aspirin 325 mg daily following a myocardial infarction. The nurse
should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed for clients who
have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects?
Answer: To prevent blood clotting
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has open-angle
glaucoma. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Answer: Loss of peripheral vision
◉ A nurse is collecting data from a client who has acute
gastroenteritis. Which of the following data collection findings
should the nurse identify as the priority?
Answer: Potassium 2.5 mEq/L
◉ A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who had a
total abdominal hysterectomy and a vaginal repair. Which of the
, following statements by the client indicates a need for further
teaching?
Answer: "I will take a tub bath instead of a shower."
◉ A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a femur
fracture and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
Answer: Ensure the client's weights are hanging freely from the bed.
◉ A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following
a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take? (Select all that apply.)
Answer: 1) Encourage fluid intake. 2) Monitor the puncture site for
hematoma.
◉ A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 2 hours
postoperative following a wedge resection of the left lung and has a
chest tube to suction. Which of the following is the priority finding
the nurse should report to the provider?
Answer: Abdomen is distended
◉ A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is
postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 7/min. The arterial blood
gas (ABG) values include:
