ATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2016
GOOD LUCK 2025 TO 2026 COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE NCLEX STYLE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS CLINICAL REVIEW AND
DETAILED RATIONALES
What med type to prevent thromboembolisims? -CORRECT ANSWER-
antiplatelets
Would you place a pillow under the knees post op? -CORRECT
ANSWER-no because it screws up venous return
If somone is hypotensive or in shock what do you do with legs and the
head? -CORRECT ANSWER-elevate legs low the head of bed
When is pain relief given post op? -CORRECT ANSWER-given after
assessing recovery status
If you see increases of drainage post op what may it be a sign of? -
CORRECT ANSWER-hemmoharge
When would sutures or staples be removed post op? -CORRECT
ANSWER-5- 10 days after
,What would be the diet for wound healing post op? (3 things) -CORRECT
ANSWER-increase calories protein and vitamin C
If a client is unresponsive what would you do what way would you lay
them? -CORRECT ANSWER-turn them on there side for reduced injury
from aspiration
How much urine does a adult produce a day? -CORRECT ANSWER-
1500 to 2000mL
An increase in what electrolyte decreases urination? -CORRECT
ANSWER-sodium
What color does urine turn with phenazopyrdine? -CORRECT ANSWER-
orange or red
What color does urine turn with amitriptyline? -CORRECT ANSWER-
green blue
What color does urine turn with levodopa? -CORRECT ANSWER-dark
What allergy contradictes contrast medium? -CORRECT ANSWER-
shellfish iodine
What is a renal scan used for? -CORRECT ANSWER-video renal blood
flow and anatomy without contrast
,What does a urodynamic testing do? -CORRECT ANSWER-test for
bladder muscle function
Less than 30mL for more than how many hours is a concern? -CORRECT
ANSWER-2 hours.
How should pt take phenazopyrdaine? -CORRECT ANSWER-with food
What may happen to skin with phenazopyrdine? -CORRECT ANSWER-
skin may turn yellow
If an indwelling cath is in and the pt feels there bladder is full and needs to
urinate what is the problem? -CORRECT ANSWER-that the cath is
kinked or clogged
If a nurse needs a 24 hr urine sample how would they collect it? -
CORRECT ANSWER-they would discard the first voiding
If a pt is on a urine schedule and needs to go what should the nurse tell
them? -CORRECT ANSWER-that holding it in would be good until next
schedule
How often should pt themselves shift weight? -CORRECT ANSWER-q15
What side should you position crutches when risking from chiar? -
CORRECT ANSWER-on the unaffected side.
, For hot or cold items how often should you remove application? -
CORRECT ANSWER-usually 15 to 30 minutes of once applied
What does the Valsalva maneuver do? -CORRECT ANSWER-it increases
the workload of the heart but not peripheral formation
Does increasing fluid intake help or hurt reducing the risk of thrombus
formation? -CORRECT ANSWER-it decreases risk
Does increasing fluids help with constipation? -CORRECT ANSWER-yes
How often should the nurse assess the skin under pressure device? -
CORRECT ANSWER-q8
Should the pt advance the weaker leg or the stronger leg first? (crutches) -
CORRECT ANSWER-the weaker leg followed by stronger
How many points should be on the ground at all times to suppor stability
with a caine? -CORRECT ANSWER-2
What side should the cane be on? -CORRECT ANSWER-the effected side
What side of heart failure would you get HTN? -CORRECT ANSWER-left
sided
GOOD LUCK 2025 TO 2026 COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE NCLEX STYLE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS CLINICAL REVIEW AND
DETAILED RATIONALES
What med type to prevent thromboembolisims? -CORRECT ANSWER-
antiplatelets
Would you place a pillow under the knees post op? -CORRECT
ANSWER-no because it screws up venous return
If somone is hypotensive or in shock what do you do with legs and the
head? -CORRECT ANSWER-elevate legs low the head of bed
When is pain relief given post op? -CORRECT ANSWER-given after
assessing recovery status
If you see increases of drainage post op what may it be a sign of? -
CORRECT ANSWER-hemmoharge
When would sutures or staples be removed post op? -CORRECT
ANSWER-5- 10 days after
,What would be the diet for wound healing post op? (3 things) -CORRECT
ANSWER-increase calories protein and vitamin C
If a client is unresponsive what would you do what way would you lay
them? -CORRECT ANSWER-turn them on there side for reduced injury
from aspiration
How much urine does a adult produce a day? -CORRECT ANSWER-
1500 to 2000mL
An increase in what electrolyte decreases urination? -CORRECT
ANSWER-sodium
What color does urine turn with phenazopyrdine? -CORRECT ANSWER-
orange or red
What color does urine turn with amitriptyline? -CORRECT ANSWER-
green blue
What color does urine turn with levodopa? -CORRECT ANSWER-dark
What allergy contradictes contrast medium? -CORRECT ANSWER-
shellfish iodine
What is a renal scan used for? -CORRECT ANSWER-video renal blood
flow and anatomy without contrast
,What does a urodynamic testing do? -CORRECT ANSWER-test for
bladder muscle function
Less than 30mL for more than how many hours is a concern? -CORRECT
ANSWER-2 hours.
How should pt take phenazopyrdaine? -CORRECT ANSWER-with food
What may happen to skin with phenazopyrdine? -CORRECT ANSWER-
skin may turn yellow
If an indwelling cath is in and the pt feels there bladder is full and needs to
urinate what is the problem? -CORRECT ANSWER-that the cath is
kinked or clogged
If a nurse needs a 24 hr urine sample how would they collect it? -
CORRECT ANSWER-they would discard the first voiding
If a pt is on a urine schedule and needs to go what should the nurse tell
them? -CORRECT ANSWER-that holding it in would be good until next
schedule
How often should pt themselves shift weight? -CORRECT ANSWER-q15
What side should you position crutches when risking from chiar? -
CORRECT ANSWER-on the unaffected side.
, For hot or cold items how often should you remove application? -
CORRECT ANSWER-usually 15 to 30 minutes of once applied
What does the Valsalva maneuver do? -CORRECT ANSWER-it increases
the workload of the heart but not peripheral formation
Does increasing fluid intake help or hurt reducing the risk of thrombus
formation? -CORRECT ANSWER-it decreases risk
Does increasing fluids help with constipation? -CORRECT ANSWER-yes
How often should the nurse assess the skin under pressure device? -
CORRECT ANSWER-q8
Should the pt advance the weaker leg or the stronger leg first? (crutches) -
CORRECT ANSWER-the weaker leg followed by stronger
How many points should be on the ground at all times to suppor stability
with a caine? -CORRECT ANSWER-2
What side should the cane be on? -CORRECT ANSWER-the effected side
What side of heart failure would you get HTN? -CORRECT ANSWER-left
sided
